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  Royalty Free or Rights Managed
HiI am approaching stock libraries with a view to selling travel and lifestyle images.A lot of the libraries offer royalty free images, however rights managed appears more attractive from a copyrig...
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July 05, 2004
 
  larger reprints
I will be taking pictures at an equestrian farm. I would like to offer larger print sizes besides 5x7 and 8x10. I know where I can get reprints done. The last time I was there,though, they said if ...
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July 05, 2004
 
  Selling Photo on line
I take alot of pictures at my kids Baseball Games and have the opportunity to sell them to the parents. When using an on line service like Printroom.com what kind of legal problems can I run into ...
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July 04, 2004
 
  Pricing - Test Images & Mass Marketing
I have a question concerning pricing and mass marketing. I have been approached by a potential client who would like a "test image" that will be possibly be used later on a product for mass market...
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July 02, 2004
 
  Do I need a Property Release?
Do I need a Property Release if I take pictures of state capitol buildings and public parks and plan on selling these pictures to whomever wants one? Will I need a release if I'm taking a pict...
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July 01, 2004
 
  How to Shoot Antique Books
Hello. I have a chance to shoot some antique books in an antique book store. How do I photograph them in a simple, unobtrusive way for a magazine-quality photo? Thank you....
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July 01, 2004
 
  Should I Use a Copyright Sign?
Does anyone think it is a good idea to put a copyright sign and then my name or my lines name on each of my photos?...
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January 01, 2006
 
  Photography for Corporate Interior Design
How can I break in to Corporate Interior Design photography? What I mean is selling photography to corporations for their conference rooms, offices, hallways, etc. Any ideas? ...
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July 01, 2004
 
  Legalities in taking public photos
I had my photo taken in Rochdale UK as I drove past a group of men in my car. I did not stop to ask as I was with my children and felt threatened by the large group which was possibly a local reli...
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July 16, 2004
 
  How to put copyright symbol on photographs
How do I put the copyright symbol on my prints? I would like to send them to contests but I don't know where the copyright symbol goes, behind the print? And how do I write it, with a pen? A la...
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June 30, 2004
 
  Tips for wdding photography
As many people you may already know, including yourself, I'm interested in wedding photography as a part-time career. What would you recommend for someone new that's trying to get into thi...
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June 30, 2004
 
  BetterPhoto is a great promotion!!
Hi all!This is not really a question, but a confirmation instead.BetterPhoto is a great site, not only for enjoying and learning photography and meeting great people, but for promoting one's wo...
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June 30, 2004
 
  Wedding Photo Op
My fiance and I desperately need a photographer for our wedding August 20. We are trying to have a beautiful wedding on a very tight budget. We are willing to pay $50.00 per hour, provide all film...
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July 20, 2004
 
  releases
I am doing work for the county park system for their newsletter and web site. I have gotten verbal consent from the people in the photos, but have not gotten written consent. How necessary is writt...
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June 28, 2004
 
  FUTURE
wHAT CAN A PERSON HOPE TO GAIN BY DIPLAYING THEIR PHOTOS ON THIS WEB SITE. OR ANY OTHER FOR THAT MATTER CAN ONE ACHIEVE NOTORIETY OR WHAT I DO NOT KNOW THAT IS WHY I AM ASKING.????????? I WOULD LIK...
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June 27, 2004
 
  Hallmark Institute of Photography
Does anyone know anything about this very small photo school in Massachusetts? I have thoroughly read thru their website, and I may be attending there in the fall.Any thoughts?...
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June 18, 2007
 
  Using Ebay or other web sites to sell prints.
Has anyone sold any prints through Ebay or another web site (like pbase )?Any good or negative experiences? I would like to know if there is better luck/traffic/sales versus the BetterPhoto deluxe...
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June 27, 2004
 
  Need a contract?
I have a friend who will be printing my name and cards in a brochure she is making for real estate agents. She needed her picture taken for her cards and wants to help me out with other new agents....
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June 24, 2004
 
  Selling your prints
I have the opportunity to sell some prints to a very large food chain in California.The marketing director is interested and has asked to see more work.So, if they want some prints, how do I price ...
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June 24, 2004
 
  Model Releases for Fashion Show
I am going to be shooting my first fashion show and was wondering what type of model releases I should get. The designer has asked me to shoot the show and we are both going to use the images taken...
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June 23, 2004