Photographer Andy Marcus Elected President of IPC, a UN-NGO

Photographer Andy Marcus was elected the new president of the International Photographic Council. He succeeds founder James Chung.

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Photographer Andy Marcus was elected the new president of the International Photographic Council (IPC). He succeeds founder and chairman James L. Chung.

IPIC founder James L Chung passed away in June 2022. For many years Chung worked with Marcus on developing new projects with the Professional Photographers Associations. It was a natural choice for Marcus to move forward as IPC's new president.

As past Vice President of the IPC and president of Fred Marcus Studios, Mr. Marcus has more than 50 years of experience in the business of photographing weddings, establishing a clientele comprised of the most prominent families and business leaders in the country.

Marcus is a Sigma Pro, one of ProFotos World`s Top Photographers, Lexar Elite Photographer, and a former Canon Explorer of Light. He speaks nationally and internationally on a variety of subjects related to the wedding and portrait photography space.

Marcus has received Master of Photography and Craftsmen Photographer degrees from the Professional Photographers of America. He is an accomplished author, writing "Wedding Photojournalism – Techniques and Images in Black and White" and was profiled by Lifetime Television on "Disney Fairytale Weddings".

Complete election results included:
OFFICERS
President: Andy Marcus
Vice President: Kathy Schneider-Jello
Vice President: John Segall
Vice President: Fred Lerner
Vice President: Ted McGrath
Vice President: Kathy Magrane

IPC remains committed to carrying on Mr. Chung's legacy with the many advancements and dedication he brought to the photographic industry across the globe.

IPC looks forward to a promising future with a continuation of current programs and the development of new and exciting projects.

About IPC
The International Photographic Council (IPC), a multinational, non-profit, non-commercial organization, is composed of representatives from every major sector of the photographic industry. Established in 1974, the IPC is a non-governmental organization of the United Nations dedicated to increasing worldwide recognition of photography as a universal means of communication, through the adoption of a motto, "Peace through Understanding, Understanding through Photography, the Universal Language."

Media Contact

Kathy Magrane, International Photographic Council, (631) 775-8922, [email protected]

SOURCE International Photographic Council