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  Where to Start?
I'm trying to help a friend get started on selling his work. Many of his pictures are absolutely gorgeous and deserve to be on display.Does anyone have info on where to start looking? Are the...
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April 11, 2004
 
  do I need a tax id # to start a business
I am starting a studio out of my home. Do I need to take steps for it to be a legal business? A friend told me that while starting out I don't need to do anything because IRS would consider i...
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March 31, 2004
 
  marketing photos
For a photographer just beginning to market their work, what is a ballpark $ amount that printed work can be sold for?...
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April 11, 2004
 
  How to I Get Clients Without a Studio?
People call about having their pictures taken, but when I tell them I don't have a studio, that's the end of the call. I have backdrops and lights, in order to take the pictures at their lo...
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January 25, 2005
 
  Can you be a professional using just digital?
I have had an interest in photography for as long as I can remember. Just about 5 years ago I got a manual 35 mm for a gift. It has taken off from there. I just got a nicer digital camerea for Chr...
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March 25, 2004
 
  Getting started
hi, im sarah and I'm 14 years old and I have a great interest in photography. Since I love horses as well I want to start photographing them and my riding coachs students(They are older student...
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July 22, 2004
 
  portrait supplies
I have been doing senior portraits and weddings on the weekends to support my photography hobby. I am in need of a supplier of folders, folios and other presentation type materials. I have been b...
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March 30, 2004
 
  Pet Photo Bus
Am seriously considering beginning a Pet Photo bus. in people's homes. Any rec. sites, for pricing and equipment I will need. thanks...
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April 06, 2006
 
  Looking for a Serious Amateur Photographer
I would like to find a serious amateur photographer to take candid shots at a private reception for about 80 people. We are in central NJ. The affair is in July 2004. If interested, please send an ...
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March 22, 2004
 
  CREDIT CARD SET UP
HOW CAN I SET UP FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS. I NEED HELP LENNY BAKER...
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May 29, 2004
 
  Copyrighting
I am aware I can get photography copyrighted at www.copyright.gov but they charge you $30 and you get your certificate of copyright 4 to 5 months after you register! Are there any other easier opti...
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March 27, 2004
 
  How to move from serious ametuer to professional?
I am a 35 year old full-time mother who has been a serious ametuer since I bought my first 35mm slr in high school. I have a masters degree in another profession (social work) and had a career in ...
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March 25, 2004
 
  digital photography degree
Do you think getting an associates degree in digital photography would be worth the money, or should I just take various courses available on line, at studios & community colleges? I am lookin...
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April 17, 2004
 
  Wedding Photography
I live in the south suburbs of Chicago. I am looking to assist/apprentice with an experienced wedding photographer. I have my own equipment and was wondering if anyone on this site had any ideas ...
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March 17, 2004
 
  Greeting cards
After considering a number of opportunities I decided to try making money doing flower greeting cards.( Botanical Garden is nearby) All recommedations concerning books, markets, courses and whate...
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March 17, 2004
 
  How to control Nerves on a shoot?
This is a question for anyone who has gotten nervous before a shoot. How do you control your nerves? How do you keep from your costumers? How do you stay focused? What about re-shoots, when you...
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March 17, 2004
 
  Commercial photos - pricing?
I've been given the chance to shoot some commercial shots. These will be done digitally for use on a corporate web site. Probably looking at 8 finished photos (but I'll be shooting 16 or mo...
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September 28, 2004
 
  Photograph aq persons face onto the body of anothe
I'm looking to buy a camera that takesa persons photo in the body of an Indian, Cowgirl, or Joan Collins, etc.The camera holds removeable frames. (Frames may not be the proper title).I had thi...
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March 16, 2004
 
  view my website
friends..please see my new site...and write ur valuablecomments in the guest book....bbbye..regards, Anoophttp://cc.1asphost.com/anoopcopy and paste this link to ur browser ...
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March 16, 2004
 
  Getting started selling photos
I want to get started selling my photographs but its been real hard figuring out where to start. Does anyone have any REALLY helpful tips?...
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March 15, 2004