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Hey everyone! NPS sent me a code for an online application today! I was really excited, but when I got to page two of the application I noticed an NPS sponsor was a required field. I don't personally know any other NPS members and I was wondering if any of you would be willing to get to know my wife and I and sponsor us? We would appreciate it so much!

You can visit our website at http://www.snaphappyphotography.com



Jun 20, 2012 at 05:06 PM
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Same problem here. Im also looking for a sponsor.


Jun 20, 2012 at 06:34 PM
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Hi,

I looked over your Website and was impressed! I would be please to sponsor you. My name is Alan Storey and my NPS number is Zxxxxx. Let me know if you need anything else.

Alan

Please PM this member for more info. Steve

Edited by Steve Tinetti on Jun 21, 2012 at 12:49 PM



Jun 20, 2012 at 06:53 PM
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Thanks so much Alan! That's so exciting!! I sent you a PM just now, thanks again!!!


Jun 20, 2012 at 08:16 PM
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LivLif wrote:
Same problem here. Im also looking for a sponsor.


PM sent



Jun 20, 2012 at 10:35 PM
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Alan
I don't think that you want your NPS number sitting here for the world to see.

Steve



Jun 20, 2012 at 10:43 PM
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Agreed about not showing your NPS number... They have a loaner program and you could be financially liable for any unreturned equipment.


Jun 20, 2012 at 10:57 PM
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Just for the record, you don't need to share your NPS number to sponsor another photographer, just your email address. Nikon sends an a message via email to the sponsor as part of the verification process.

I don't think Alan has visited the forums since he posted his message, hopefully he'll come back soon and remove his NPS number. I think he just happens to be a really nice guy



Jun 20, 2012 at 11:49 PM
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I'm looking for a sponsor as well if anyone would like to offer

http://www.markmartinezphotography.com/



Jun 21, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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I haven't been able to get in touch with Alan, so we're still looking as well. If you're willing to sponsor my wife and I we just need your name and email address so we can complete the application. To learn more about us visit

http://www.snaphappyphotography.com

Thanks!



Jun 21, 2012 at 11:29 AM
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ohsnaphappy wrote:
Just for the record, you don't need to share your NPS number to sponsor another photographer, just your email address. Nikon sends an a message via email to the sponsor as part of the verification process.


That's not been my experience, not to say it's not true. On the form, there's a spot for the NPS member's name, NPS number, and his contact info, if I remember correctly. There's also a spot for the NPS member's signature. I sponsored another FM member by having him put my information in there without my signature and he was approved without my being contacted. I think they've relaxed their process.

Ron



Jun 21, 2012 at 12:30 PM
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There's a whole new online application process. I just got my application code yesterday. When you get to page two of the online application you have to provide your website, upload two tear sheets, list any organizations you're a member of, such as PPA, and the last field is an NPS sponsor. They only require a name and email address for sponsorship. Unfortunately, it is a required field, so you can't move on to page three until you list a sponsor. It's a pretty slick application process imo.

I'd upload screen shots, but I don't have uploading here on FM.



Jun 21, 2012 at 01:20 PM
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How'd you get an invite to NPS? I have a sponsor, as well as a letter to go out to them.

I meet the lens requirement (16mm, 17-35, 24-70, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.4, 70-200 VR2), but with only two D700's and a D7000, I don't know if I meet the body requirement.

Shame on them if I ever apply and they turn me down. I don't want a D800 nor the file size that comes with it.



Jun 21, 2012 at 01:22 PM
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To get an invite contact NPS. We're CPS members, just switched from Canon. So as soon as we switched we contacted NPS.

From their site:

How To become a member:
E-mail Nikon Professional Services: [email protected]
Tell us about your photography
Include your Company *USPS mailing address
Request an invitation to join
You will need to meet the qualifying requirements below after you receive an invitation code
To qualify:
NPS Sponsor (existing member to verify that you are a full-time photographer)
Professional Work Information
Ownership of a minimum of 2 Nikon Professional Bodies and 3 NIKKOR or DX NIKKOR lenses



Jun 21, 2012 at 01:32 PM
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Edited on Dec 28, 2012 at 01:41 AM · View previous versions



Jun 21, 2012 at 03:19 PM
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Thank so much Ian! I just finished the online application! Hopefully we'll hear back from Nikon with great news soon!


Jun 21, 2012 at 07:32 PM
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Uh, forget the "soon" part. The NPS does not act quickly on these things.



Jun 21, 2012 at 07:48 PM
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Prettym1k3 wrote:
How'd you get an invite to NPS? I have a sponsor, as well as a letter to go out to them.

I meet the lens requirement (16mm, 17-35, 24-70, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.4, 70-200 VR2), but with only two D700's and a D7000, I don't know if I meet the body requirement.

Shame on them if I ever apply and they turn me down. I don't want a D800 nor the file size that comes with it.


You only need two pro bodies, and your two D700s qualify.



Jun 21, 2012 at 07:49 PM
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Uh, forget the "soon" part. The NPS does not act quickly on these things.

True story.



Jun 22, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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friscoron wrote:
Uh, forget the "soon" part. The NPS does not act quickly on these things.


Whats the average turn around time?



Jun 22, 2012 at 01:28 PM
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