Thousands of photographers from around the world use the Picture Stock Press Pass to gain access into events covered by the media. Some of these events include professional sports, concerts and entertainment shows, press conferences, premiers, celebrity signing sessions, spot news events, world leader conferences, politics and film festivals just to name a few.

Our press credentials will have your picture laminated directly on the press card along with your full name, Photographer ID Number and the expiry date electronically printed on it. All press passes are recorded and computerized at Picture Stock. We will emboss each press pass with our corporate seal for authenticity and to prevent any fraudulent use.

In order to gain access to upcoming events that you may want to cover, photographers are asked to contact the media relations department several weeks in advance. You must first gain clearance from the event organizers before being allowed on their media list and covering the event. Some events limit the number of photographers and therefore the earlier you contact the media relations department of the event, the greater your chances become of gaining access.

Should a letter on Picture Stock company letterhead be required, we will draft a custom letter on your behalf. You must first download a form in PDF from our web site entitled 'Request to Gain Access to an Event on Picture Stock Company Letterhead' by clicking on our 'Site Map' section of our web site.

Fill out this form off-line and fax or mail it to us. Our contact information will be found on this form.

The letter will then be faxed, e-mailed or mailed to the media relations department within (2) two business days of receiving your request.

Note: Not all events require confirmation letters from Picture Stock. The promoters of the event/venue or the media relations adviser will explain all the details to you when you contact them.

If you have been accepted to cover an event, you must go to the media entrance or gate and present your Picture Stock credentials at the time of entry on the event date (your name should be on their media list if you were accepted). You will then be given credentials from the media relations staff or they may mail your event credentials prior to attending. You will be asked to wear both press credentials at all times during the event.

Obey the rules that are presented to you and make your way to the press gallery to begin shooting the event.

When shooting concerts, keep in mind, you are only allowed to stay for the first two or three songs depending on what the promoters allow you. You will be advised upon entry.

Always wear our press pass around your neck and never refuse to show it up close when asked. Do not interfere with other photographers or people who paid to watch events or emergency crews at spot news scenes. Be polite and courteous and please show respect to others. Remember, it's our name you are wearing around your neck.

How to order your Picture Stock Press Pass

You must send us a current passport size photo of yourself either in black and white or color. We only require one picture. Do not send pictures larger than a passport size photograph which is about 2" x 1-1/2" in size. Do not e-mail your picture to us. We will laminate your picture on your press pass card. A handy plastic pouch with neck strap will be included to protect your new press pass and you will be able to use it the same day you receive it. You will now be an official photographer for the working press. The cost of our Picture Stock Worldwide Press Pass is $50 US (shipping included anywhere worldwide) and it will be valid for three (3) years.

You can order our Picture Stock Press Pass on it's own without submitting any images for stock sales.

Click on the button below to print an 'Image Submission & Order Form.'