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	Len Rapoport President • Editor-In-Chief • Photojournalist • Hazlet, New Jersey, USA IPA Staff ID: 1000 • Expiration Date: Indefinite I am the founder of International Press Association and publisher of IMPress Magazine. I am an internationally published photographer and writer and have over 2 million views on my videos on YouTube and millions of views on my most popular articles. I personally cover many events and attractions in New York City. In addition I write about my travel and cruise experiences and each one has a video and photos. As president and editor-in-chief of IPA and IMPress, my duties are extensive. I love working and helping our members for these past 27 years and will continue to do so in the years to come. I have recently launched my newest website for those interested in travel, Travel Pavilion. This is a website showcasing my travel articles, photos and videos and also our travel agency business. Visit the site to discover exciting destinations and cruises and book with us too at low internet prices. Please take a moment to see some of my work at our local publication The Hazlet News On This Site • Articles • Photos On IMPress • Articles • Photos • Videos Other Links To My Work • My YouTube Channel • Hubpages Articles • My Flickr Photo Library Recent Projects • Harmony of the Seas, World's Largest Cruise Ship • Pre-Inagural Cruise Anthem of the Seas • NYC PhotoPlus 2016 • Azamara Journey to Venice and Croatia
	Dominique Schreckling Photojournalist • St-Légier, Switzerland IPA Staff ID: 06617 • Expiration Date: 12/31/2019 Director Member Services • Support Team Member I live in the french speaking part of Switzerland, near Lake Geneva. Apart from my main work as a software engineer, I try to work as a freelance photographer. I discovered photography over 15 years ago and it has become a passion. I love to cover many different events and hope you get a feeling of excitement for these events by viewing my photos and articles on this site and on IMPress. On This Site Articles • Photos On IMPress Articles • Photos • Videos Other Links To My Work My Website • Other Publications
	Andy Peeke Correspondent • Hillsdale, NJ, USA IPA Member ID: 06767 Expiration Date: 8/31/2019 Email This Support Team Member Andy Peeke has hosted and appeared in ESPN "Sports Century" and CMT "40 Hottest Country Music Stars". He has also appeared as a recurring host on Women's Entertainment "3 Men and a Chick Flick". Most recently, Andy has made appearances on Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing, New York", Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" and Emcee'd live music shows for Next Up Sessions (www.nextupsessions.com). He has also performed as a regular on the New York City Stand-Up Comedy Circuit. Andy regularly hosts & emcees live & recorded events nationally. Andy is our official correspondent covering many events in New York with our president Len Rapoport. You can see some of his works here: On IMPress NY International Auto Show 2014 International Beauty Show 2014 PhotoPlus Show 2013
	John Soule Photojournalist • Hanover, Maryland, USA IPA Member ID: 06675 • Expiration Date: 08/31/2019 Photo Editor • Support Team Member John is an award-winning photographer from the Baltimore/Washington DC area and has been in photography and photojournalism since the mid-1960s. The galleries here include selections from some of his travels in the United States as well as around the world. On This Site • Photos On IMPress • Articles • Photos My Website • My Imagez
	Ellen Gilmer Journalist • New York City, New York, USA IPA Member: 06362 • Expiration Date: July 31, 2019 Ellen a writer-composer, artist and Internet marketer who lives in New York City. She is the author of two books, La Belle Famille, a novel, and Free Style Run of the Heart, a book of dramatic monologues with songs. Her books were published by The Pentland Press Ltd and Carnegie Publishing Ltd in England. As an IPA member for many years, she has now joined the IMPress staff to share her writing talents with our readers. On IMPress Site Articles
	Marcel Hundscheid Photojournalist • Limburg, The Netherlands IPA Member ID: 06634 • Expiration Date: July 15, 2019 In 1983 Marcel started his photographic career by concentrating on military aviation and providing images for international magazines and other print publications. In 2006 he shifted his attention to motorsports and his professional photography then specialized in action photography. Then in 2009 he once again expanded his work which included, providing motorsports consultancy, marketing, sponsor search, photography, journalism and automotive productions. My Website My Articles On IPA My Articles On IMPress
	Rudi Goldman Videographer • Kortenhoef, The Netherlands IPA Member ID: 06740 • Expiration Date: 3/31/2021 I am passionate about covering industry events and creating programs and features relating to wine, gastronomy, leisure, culture, travel and tourism." As former Hollywood producer, director and videographer, I’ve lived and worked in Europe since 1990. I am the owner of communications company Media in English, based in The Netherlands and have Dutch citizenship. My 30+ years as a communicator and video maker, as well as my media training work at Media in English, has given me a unique understanding of the perspectives on both sides of the Atlantic. My work includes the production of many successful and award-winning television programs from Los Angeles, New York, London and Hilversum.
	David Dearinger Photographer • Hugo, Oklahoma, USA IPA Member ID: 06719 Expiration Date: March 31, 2022 I am the President/CEO of Goodland Academy in Hugo, Oklahoma since 1988. Served in the US Army from 1972-1978. Worked as a photographer with A-Photography Studio in Garland, Texas during the time I worked for Dallas County. I have designed and maintained over 60 websites since 1995, written and published a monthly newsletter since 1988 and produced numerous videos - commercials, music and educational.
	Thierry Demogue Photojournalist • New York, NY - USA IPA Member ID: 06573 Expiration Date: 04/31/2021 As a photojournalist my assignments have taken me around the globe. My images of the world help others discover the places and people I meet and have had the privilege to photograph. My photos are meant to tell a story of the people I meet in my travels and their lives.
	Dr. Lydia Boeken Correspondent • Kortenhoef, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands IPA Member ID: 06798 Expiration Date: 01/15/2019 In addition to formal medical training and certification in The Netherlands, the Amsterdam Kliniek's founder Lydia S. Boeken MD has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in the fields of natural and environmental medicine. Dr. Boeken graduated from medical school in 1986 at the Free University in Amsterdam. Her early years were spent in pediatrics, cardiology, internal medicine and occupational medicine. She is currently working with IPA member Rudi Goldman in producing promotional videos.
	Giorgio Uccellini Photojournalist • Milano, Italy IPA Member ID: 06367 Expiration Date: 5/15/2020 Born in 1975, he is both an electronic engineer and a professional photographer. During his studies in electronic engineering at Politecnico of Milano he also studied professional photography at Istituto Italiano di Fotografia, in Milan. His thesis as an electronic engineer was on CCD and CMOS sensors for photography. As an Engineer he is now a freelance electronic design engineer, working in automation and robotic fields. He’s also an energy manager and a fire safety specialist. As a photographer he worked for years with Giuseppe Pisacane in food and still life photography. He is also a photojournalist for many music magazines and webzines. He runs a photo studio in Milano with another photographer and videographer ( AEMME Studio – www.facebook.com/aemmesas ). He is also member of FLIP ( FreeLance International Press ) , AIRF ( Associazione Italiana Reporters Fotografi ) and TAU VISUAL ( Italian Association of Professional Photographers ). Newspapers , magazines and webzines he works with : Il Secolo XIX, Metal Maniac, Chitarre, Strumenti Musicali, Guitar Club, Audiodrome, FucineMute, Flash Magazine, FlashFW
	Dr. John Georgiou Radio journalist • East Stroudsburg, PA - USA IPA Member ID: 06478 Expiration Date: 7/30/2019 I have my own show on radio and offer sound tax advice. I also cover other topics and subject matter on my show. Visit our websiteRadio Tax Show
	Alice Diamond Photojournalist • Westlake Village, PA - USA IPA Member ID: 05135 Expiration Date: 12/31/2020 I am the co-founder of the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, named after my daughter who died of a rare form of cancer at the age of 30. The Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation is dedicated to helping people win the fight against cancer. We are focused on empowering people with knowledge, as well as supporting research and healing programs that provide the tools to help treat the mind and body as one. I am responsible for much of the content and articles in our newsletters and I will be writing about a broad range of topics for IPA as well as our foundation. Visit our website: Jennifer Diamond Foundation
	Harvey Diamond Photojournalist • Westlake Village, PA - USA IPA Member ID: 05108 Expiration Date: 12/31/2020 I am the founder of the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, named after my daughter who died of a rare form of cancer at the age of 30. The Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation is dedicated to helping people win the fight against cancer. We are focused on empowering people with knowledge, as well as supporting research and healing programs that provide the tools to help treat the mind and body as one. I am responsible for the entire operation of our foundation. I am also a photographer and videographer and produce special video projects about our organization and our goals. Visit our website: Jennifer Diamond Foundation
	Patrizia Saolini Correspondent • Milano, Italy IPA Member ID: 06809 Expiration Date: 5/15/2019 My name is Patrizia Saolini and I am a corporate consultant specializing in strategies for image, personal development, and Corporate Coaching. Publications: Retail Coaching: excel in sales with sports strategies (Franco Angeli) Junglam.com The Camber by Patrizia Saolini – Blog Coach Mag – The magazine of coaching Elle Italia Unadonna.it Visit My Website
	David Beatty Photojournalist • New York, NY - USA IPA Member ID: 06635 Expiration Date: 1/31/2022 A photojournalist covering many events in the New York area including trade and consumer shows at the Javits Convention Center with IPA President Len Rapoport.
	Dr. Susan Grey Gilbert Photographer • Crowheart,, WY - USA IPA Member ID: 06581 Expiration Date: May 31, 2022 I am a Forensic Photographer, Physician (Emergency/Forensics/Travel Medicine
	Celina Lafuente de Lavotha Photojournalist • MC Monaco IPA Member ID: 06771 Expiration Date: 9/30/2022 Celina Lafuente de Lavotha is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina and now resides in the Principality of Monaco. She is a Journalist and Photographer editor of the lifestyle blog Monaco Reporter. She covers news about culture, sports, philanthropy, the environment and more. She has thousands of loyal global followers. Visit her website: Monaco Reporter
	Maximilian (Max) Daniel Photojournalist • Redlands, CA IPA Member ID: 06814 Expiration Date: Jan. 31, 2019 I have been an avid photographer and videographer since my childhood. I began shooting internationally when I was a teenager. I am actively involved locally and internationally and currently traveling/working with non-profits and NGO’s documenting outreach events and social work in 5 nations. Based in Redlands California, my work is utilized by a national television program designed to communicate relevant trends to an international audience. When not traveling I also document local events, (San Bernardino shooting) and also provide different video and photographic services to my community See My Portfolio Portfolio 2
	Ahtsham Ijaz Journalist • Woodbridge , Virginia • USA IPA Member ID: 06821 Expiration Date: May 15, 2019 I am a writer, member of International Press Association. I graduated with an LLM law degree from the University of Bedfordshire in the UK and continue to write for different publications on various topics. Writing is my passion and you are invited to view my articles on my personal website. Please click here to see all of my articles
	Andrew Rapoport Photojournalist • Palisades Park, NJ • USA IPA Member ID: 06226 Expiration Date: Dec. 31, 2020 I have been a photojournalist for the past 15 years. Working with my dad Len Rapoport founder of IPA offered me the opportunity to not only learn by doing projects with him, but a way to better my skills on other assignments. I have assisted my father on many assignments including parades, trade and consumer shows and some travel assignments. You can see some of the articles and assignments I have covered on the IMPress website.
	Dr. Andre Jensen Photographer • Rio De Janeiro • Brazil IPA Member ID: 06825 Expiration Date: Oct. 15, 2019 Award winning photographer and physician specializing in hematology and pathology. Expert in microscopical photography and a member of the Brazilian Assoc. of Photographic Arts. He has spent 50 years taking stunning exposures of different themes and events,including extensive images from his travels through Brazil, Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Pantanal, in Mato Grosso do Sul, historic cities in Minas Gerais and his travels through Russia and East Europe, France, Italy, many cities in the US, the Transoceanic Highway – Brazil, Bolivia and Peru – and Chile, amongst many others. He has won two other awards at the Annual Contest of Photography of the Regional Medical Council of Rio de Janeiro and continues to add to his extraordinary works as a member of the International Press Assoc.
	Bern Ruelas Videographer • Hayward, CA • USA IPA Member ID: 06826 Expiration Date: May 31, 2022 Owner/operator of a web design studio running with WordPress sites at : Juvare Studios. My work includes photography and videography and I am working on interactive TV ads with.Unisoft Corporation
	Chad Daniel Videographer • Redlands, CA - USA IPA Member ID: 06832 Expiration Date: Jan. 31, 2020 For 30 years I have traveled to over 120 nations as a freelance videographer and photographer. I have worked with people of all cultures and participated in youth rallies and leadership conferences in the US and abroad. My television program is produced in 17 language and and airs on over 1000 stations around the world. My Website
	Andre Gasiorowski Journalist-Correspondent • Caesarea, IL • Israel IPA Member ID: 06835 Expiration Date: Expiration Date: May 15, 2019 Journalist and correspondent covering news and events in Israel.
	Beate Agee Photojournalist • Matlacha Florida - USA IPA Member ID: 06215 Expiration Date: EXPIRED Born in Germany, to a German Italian mother and a French American father I traveled the world from an early childhood on. I became a Journalist in 1987 and have been writing for several European Newspapers ever since.
	Avis Boone Photographer • West New York, NY - USA IPA Member ID: 06840 Expiration Date: June 20, 2020 Avis has been a photographer for over 10 years, shooting dance performances concerts, cabaret shows and more. She also shoots promotional videos and publicity shots for vendors at trade shows. My assignment is to help them promote their products and brands. I have covered and work with the team at the New York International Auto Show as well as many other events working with key personnel and high profile clients. My Website My Photography
	Wendell Stein Journalist • São PAulo - Brasil IPA Member ID: 06844 Expiration Date: Aug 31, 2019 I am a Journalist and a Losso Neto´s Brazilian journalist winner . I am also a screenwriter and filmmaker with12 works filmed in Brazil. I have also authored 12 books that have been published in Brazil My Website
	Aziz Nagina Journalist • Mahisagar, Gujarat, India IPA Member ID: 06849 Expiration Date: Jan. 15, 2021 Aziz is a journalist covering breaking news and events in the middle east.
	Edward Dinnage Photojournalist • Nottinghamshire, UK IPA Member ID: 06851-A Expiration Date: Feb. 15, 2019 I am an enthusiastic photographer and cinemaphotographer please see below links. I am about to create a documentary about the Pergrine Falcon on the East coast of England. My IMDB Profile • On Facebook
	Asif Qasim Correspondent • London, UK IPA Member ID: 06851-B Expiration Date: Feb. 28, 2019 Founder and CEO of MedShr, Asif Qasim is a consultant cardiologist and NHS Clinical Director based in London, England. He has over 10 years in online social media, and after successfully launching a case discussion network for cardiologists, he is now leading the MedShr team to build this global, multi-specialty network for doctors.
	Emily Deacon Correspondent • London, UK IPA Member ID: 06852 Expiration Date: Feb. 28, 2019 Partnership Director at MedShr is a private, professional network for clinical case discussion and peer-to-peer learning. She is also a Healthcare journalist working in clinical case discussion, trials through MedShr.net
	Micheline Tanios Journalist • Alexandria, VA • USA IPA Member ID: 06853 Expiration Date: March 31, 2019 Micheline Tanios created CIMA USA LLC in 2015 to start the conversation about the current state of media. Over 20 years of experience in journalism, media analysis, and strategic communications. Has worked with the public and private sectors as well as international organizations. As a multilingual cultural advisor, her work has been seen in long-standing media outlets internationally and recognized for the highest standards of journalism and integrity. Micheline manages an international network of foreign journalists and stringers and provides business intelligence investigation reports on foreign partners and business markets. As a journalist, she has interviewed heads of state, a convicted terrorist, and dozens of experts on terrorism and the Middle East. CIMA USA LLC
Philip Rapoport	Philip Rapoport Photographer • Boynton Beach, Fl. • USA IPA Member ID: 06855 Expiration Date: Dec. 31, 2022 I am a semi-retired photographer and Purple Heart Viet Nam Vet. My job in Nam was a tracker dog handler which gave me an opportunity to begin my photographic career. Over the years I have photographed many travel destinations, portraits and many trade and consumer shows. My passion now is photographing some of the exciting vehicles now being shown at the many auto shows around the country.
	Shahnawaz Hussain Photographer • Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra • India IPA Member ID: 06856 Expiration Date: June 30, 2019 I have 18 years work experience in the import export business and travel extensively to many countries for my work. I also attend many events and functions which I photograph and than publish the images and articles on a number of websites including International Press Association
	Sandra Vidrequin Photojournalist • Stavanger, Rogaland • Norway IPA Member ID: 06857 Expiration Date: Aug. 31, 2019 I am a certified international press photographer living in Norway, have been a photographer for over 10 years making it a profession. My Instagram Images
	Leif Eurenius Photographer • Västerås, Sweden IPA Member ID: 06858 Expiration Date: Aug. 15, 2019 Freelance photographer /exhibition artist /event photographer
	Angie Beshears Privett Photographer • Hannibal, Missouri IPA Member ID: 006860 Expiration Date: Oct. 15, 2019 I have photographed college, high school sports (football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, cheer, and soccer) and other important events such as plays and concerts. I spend time in the community which lends itself to capturing news worthy moments. My studio primarily focuses on seniors and families. My Website
	Majid Yadiny Journalist • Houston , TX IPA Member ID: 006859 Expiration Date: Sept. 15, 2019 International journalist Chief Editor and owner of two magazine in Africa and Morocco
	Dr. Gordon Klingenschmitt Journalist • Colorado Springs, CO IPA Member ID: 006861 Expiration Date: Oct. 15, 2019 My LinkedIn Profile
	Robert Robinson Photojournalist • Holiday, FL IPA Member ID: 006862 Expiration Date: Nov. 31, 2019 Disabled vet with a camera and a pad linking dogs, owners and activities in Florida forever lives.
	Michael Vechesky Photojournalist • Burlington, NJ - USA IPA Member ID: 06863 Expiration Date: Dec. 31, 2022 An Emmy Award-winning cinematographer specializing in sports camera operations for over a decade. Vechesky has worked consistently with all the giants of the TV-Sports industry: NFL Films, NBA Entertainment, MLB Productions, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX etc. shooting multiple top-level events such as MLB World Series, NBA Championships, NHL Stanley Cup and the NFL Super Bowl. A Director of Photography, Vechesky has DP'd multiple commercial spots, corporate videos, and both documentary and dramatic indie films such as: Cellar, Heart of Gold, The Palestra and more. Vechesky also has worked with many music industry artists of note on various concert and music videos such as: Aerosmith, Sammy Hagar, Paul Simon, Styx, Patti Labelle, Blues Traveller & more. Originally a photo-journalist, Vechesky is still a part-time member of the International Press Association and continues to enjoy working on photo projects & stories for various periodicals and websites. Vechesky holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University and studied postgraduate coursework in both photography and cinematography at New York University Visit My Website
	Sandeep Sunny Gazahi Photojournalist • Brooklyn, NY - USA IPA Member ID: 06863 Expiration Date: Dec. 15, 2019
	Sora Vernikoff Photojournalist • New York, NY- USA IPA Member ID: 06866 Expiration Date: Feb. 1, 2020 Sora is a blogger, photographer and Weight Loss Coach. She has an extensive portfolio of her work on her website "A New Yorkers Point of View". Visit My Website
	Vaibhav Pratap Singh Photojournalist • Bulandshahr, india IPA Member ID: 06867 Expiration Date: Jan. 31, 2020 Writer, Journalist and Media Coordinator
	Dariusz Chamera Photojournalist • Barboursville, VA - USA IPA Member ID: 06867 Expiration Date: Feb. 28, 2020 Segall Majestic Photography, Baltimore, MS 1990-1995 Freelance Photographer - 2000 to 2018 Elect Lady Productions Inc. - Photographer - 2018- present
	Desta Keith Correspondent • Gulf Breeze, FL - USA IPA Member ID: 06868 Expiration Date: Feb. 28, 2020 White House Press Corps (Florida) Election Coverage 2016 Hillary R. Clinton Rally – Sanford, FL President Barack Obama, Kissimmee, FL Elect Lady Productions 2016 Political Coverage of President Obama Campaign Coverage in Kissimmee. Social Perspectives Talk Show Co-Host Community Affairs social topics
	Karen Dennis Correspondent • Lake Monroe, FL - USA IPA Member ID: 06869 Expiration Date: Feb. 28, 2020 Elect Lady Productions - Community Relations Social Perspectives TalkShow - 2008 - 2015 Media Liaison for Elect Lady Production - 2016 - to present
Kim-Augustine	Kim Augustine Correspondent • Carlsbad, CA - USA IPA Member ID: 06870 Expiration Date: Feb. 28, 2020 For the past 40 years I have been a key executive in the entertainment and communications industry, distributing over 300 motion pictures and TV series including: Once Upon A Time • Confidential - Boilermaker Entertainment America, Never Say Never Again • The Killing Fields • Night Game • Platoon • Witness • Endless Love • Nightmare on Elm Street • Beverly Hills Cop • Moon Walker • Cotton Club • Apocalypse Now • LA Confidential • El Salvador • The Fugitive • The Empire of the Sun Samuel Goldwyn’s Package Hercules’s series, The Six Million Dollar Man Many more with major Hollywood Studios such as AIP, Orion, Samuel Goldwyn, Avco Embassy Pictures, Inter-Ocean Film, Carolco Pictures, Cannon Pictures, Viacom, Warner Brothers, MGM, Paramount and Universal Studios.
	Usama Almama Correspondent • Moscow, Russia IPA Member ID: 06871 Expiration Date: Mar. 31, 2022 Free lance journalist with Rossiya Segodnya since 2014. Currently reporting from Syria.
Hauke Smid	Hauke Smid Photographer • Bonn, Germany IPA Member ID: 06873 Expiration Date: April 5, 2020 Free lance journalist with Rossiya Segodnya since 2014. Currently reporting from Syria.
	Flavio Masson Carvalho Journalist - Correspondent • Sao Jose doRio Preto, Brazil IPA Member ID: 06872 Expiration Date: April 5, 2020 Journalist, Reporter and Columnist, Professor of the courses of Psychology, Law and Pathology. Researcher and writer with several books and published articles. Member of the Brazilian Association of Journalists. Writing weekly for the Folha Noroeste Newspaper since 2001. Graduated in Law, Master of Science in Religion Sciences, PhD in Clinical Psychology and Postdoctoral Degree in Psychopedagogy.

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