International Society for Aviation Photography
The International Society for Aviation Photography (ISAP) is an international non-profit 501(c)(3) professional society centered on the topic of aviation photography. Members represent numerous fields including: professional photographers, writers, historians, publishers, trade representatives, pilots and serious enthusiasts. The society is also known by its acronym, ISAP, and the society's scope is to provide a major international forum for the art and science of aviation photography. Members provide a means for the exchange of aviation photography ideas, technique, philosophy, and equipment to other in the field. Most importantly, ISAP provides a mechanism for communication, education, and friendship among those who have a professional stake in, interest in, or simple love for aviation photography.
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| Abbreviation | ISAP |
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| Formation | 2001 |
| Founders | Jay Miller and Chad Slattery |
| Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit |
| Purpose | Professional society for photographers |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | c. 500 |
Chairman | Larry Grace (2013) |
| Website | aviationphoto |
History edit
ISAP was founded in 2001 by Jay Miller and Chad Slattery. As of 2010, ISAP has over 500 members from 20 different countries. In 2005 ISAP was granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
ISAP Board (2017) edit
Chairman– Larry Grace
Vice chairman- Jim Wilson
Chairman Emeritus- Jay Miller
Treasurer – Gary Edwards
Secretary – Mike Collins
Legal- J.R. Wilson, Jr
ISAP board members (2017): George Kounis, Kevin Hong
Member advisers to the ISAP Board: John Sepp, Craig Swancy, Gary Edwards, Mark Bennett
Past board members: Jay Miller (President & Chairman), Chad Slattery (Vice Chair & V.P.), Jim Koepnick (Secretary), Joe Oliva (Secretary), Denny Lombard (Secretary), Paul Bowen, David Carlson, Russell Munson, Caroline Sheen, Eric Schulzinger, Katsuhiko Tokunaga, Richard VanderMeulen, Jessica Ambats, and George Hall
Symposiums edit
Since 2001, a symposium has been organized by ISAP each year to bring together members for a variety of events including guest speakers, workshops, and field trips.
ISAP I- February 22–25, 2001 Ft. Worth, Texas USA
ISAP II- February 28 – March 2, 2002 Mesa, Arizona USA
ISAP III- February 27 – March 1, 2003 Dayton, Ohio USA
ISAP IV- March 18–20, 2004 Las Vegas, Nevada USA
ISAP V- March 3–5, 2005 Washington, DC USA
ISAP VI- April 20–22, 2006 San Diego, California USA
ISAP VII- March 15–17, 2007 Pensacola, Florida USA
ISAP VIII- February 28, 29 and March 1, 2008 Fort Worth, Texas USA
ISAP IX- March 4–6, 2010 Las Vegas, Nevada USA
ISAP X- June 2–4, 2011 San Diego, California USA
ISAP XI- May 17–19, 2012 Virginia Beach, VA USA
ISAP XII- May 16–18, 2013 Seattle, WA USA
ISAP XIII- April 3–5, 2014 Tampa, FL USA
ISAP Ultimate Access Dream Shoot- May 22-23, 2015 Dallas, TX USA
2016 Mini-Symposium- October 13-14, 2016 Fort Worth, TX USA
ISAP XIV- March 15–17, 2018 Tucson, AZ USA
ISAP Magazine edit
ISAP produces a periodic magazine titled ISnAP.
ISnAP Editor: Kevin Hong
ISnAP International Editor: Mike Green
George Hall Lifetime Achievement Award edit
The society awards its annual Award of Excellence to recognize outstanding aviation photography. Individuals who have contributed to the fields of photography, publishing, aviation, or space technology are eligible, and the society considers lifetime careers impact to photography of aviation or space subjects.
List of Recipients:
- 2001 Katsuhiko Tokunaga
- 2002 Judson Brohmer
- 2003 Robert Lawson, Howard Levy and Dick Stouffer
- 2004 William Larkins
- 2005 Sandor Aldott
- 2006 George Hall
- 2007 Bill Williams
- 2008 Paul Bowen
- 2011 Phil Makanna
- 2012 Jim Koepnick
- 2013 Denny Lombard
- 2014 Russell Munson
- 2017 Jay Miller
References edit
- Jay Miller video describing the birth of ISAP
- Delkin ImageMaker profile- Paul Bowen
- Nikon Professional Insights- Katsuhiko Tokunaga
- Air & Space article – ISAP X June 10, 2011
- Shutterbug article: Jay Miller June 1, 2011
- Red River Paper Discusses ISAP
- Scott Kelby Talks About ISAP
- Tyson Rininger Discusses Aviation Photography
- Leica Profile of Claes Axstål
- Washington Post- Liz Kaszynski: Photographing Fighter Jets
- Wichita Business Journal interviews Paul Bowen
External links edit
- International Society for Aviation Photography website