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New Photography Business Venture
I have decided to pursue a dream of mine and start a photography business. I will start out of my home and eventually open a studio. What equipment do I need to invest in first for this venture?... |
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Signing Prints
What is the standard practice for signing unmounted photographic prints? Browsing art fairs I've noticed that usually ... Lithographic art prints are signed on the print in pencil. (I'm a l... |
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Web Site Traffic and Sales
Please forgive the long preface to my question. I'm not a professional in that I have ever made a living with my photos. Friends and family finally convinced me that I have lots of work that is... |
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property release: property sold
I took some pictures of an abandoned house. The owners have now died. The house has been torn down and the land sold. Now I would like to use those pictures (taken from the street). Who do I ge... |
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How to make professional looking wallet-size proof
I have been using my SLR camera to take pictures for a couple of years. This year, some of my friends asked me to do their child's senior pictures for graduation announcements. The pictures tu... |
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Fashion Photography
I have just completed a BA in Graphic Design and I majored in Photography. I have a passion for fashion photography but I am finding it very difficult to gain entry level into this area of the indu... |
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character traits
what are important character traits of a professional photographer... |
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How do I charge for sittings and prints?
I have an idea of how to charge for prints but would love any advice from beginners to pros. I live in a resort town on the Caribbean Sea where most of my clients will pay top dollar for quality p... |
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how to dye muslin backdrops in more than one color
would like to dye a few backdrops with 2 maybe 3 colors. How do I go about this ? All help is greatly appreciated.... |
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Need Creative Marketing Advice ASAP!!! Help!
I own a portraits studio in Washington State. All my customers are very happy with my work and my average ticket sale is about $250 and up. I an very reasonably priced, my customers just like to ... |
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Portfolio's
I've done some work for a Bed & Breakfast in my area. I did all the shots inside and out for a brochure they are putting together. I was paid, and my question is regarding the finished pr... |
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How to Become a Master Photographer
I've often seen numerous letters and credits behind the names of professional photographers. One of them that I'm interested in is that of "master photographer." What must be done to attain... |
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Real Estate Photography
I have recently started taking pictures of houses for a realtor, and I am looking to expand to other realtors and grow a nice side-business. Here's my problem: I have no idea what to charge. D... |
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What to Charge for On-location Shoots?
Hello,My husband and I are sports photographers. We've been shooting horse shows lately and have been asked a number of times what we charge for on-location or private shoots. I'm wonder... |
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Matting Photos
I am providing the artwork for the public area of a new hotel in our town. I will have 15-25 8x10 sepia toned photos. I would like to mat them in 16x20 mats. Any suggestions on where to get matting... |
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Help with Ambient light shoots!
I am slowly getting my business off the ground. I am trying to make a go of it using only natural and ambient light for my children's portraiture business. I do on location shoots, so no studi... |
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For those Selling Digital Prints
How do you print your digital prints to sell? Do you print them at home on a normal printer like an Epson 1280 or 2200? Do you use more expensive equipment like a professional printer? Or do you... |
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Concert Shots and Model Releases
I have taken photos at concerts and then had the performers autograph the photos. Could this take the place of a model release?... |
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licensing vs. commission
I have just recently been approached about someone wanting to license some of my work. If I am not comfortable with the licensing, they have offered a commission agreement. Unfortunately being rat... |
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Photography Apprenticeship
Hello, I would like to make the next step in photography - going from amateur to pro - and I was thinking that an apprenticeship would be a good way to learn about the business of photography. Do ... |
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