BetterPhoto Q&A: Photographer Promotional Information & Marketing

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  Displaying Portraits in Public: Any Ideas?
Hello everyone,As a newer photographer, I am interested in displaying some photos in doctor's offices and smaller boutiques throughout my city. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about ho...
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October 25, 2005
 
  Tearsheets in a Portfolio
I am in the process of putting together my portfolio. I have a tearsheet to include in which my image is one of five in a 2-page spread. What is the best way to include this? Do I condense the e...
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March 18, 2005
 
  Are There Guidelines for Managing Income?
I am somewhat new to photography. I have had my business for 2 years and am growing. Up until now almost everything I make I'm putting back into the business (buying backdrops, website, equip...
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September 20, 2004
 
  Proof Books
I'm trying to locate proof books so I can present my photos to the client more professionally. I just started doing portrait shoots. So ... does anyone have a variety of resources they use fo...
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August 24, 2004
 
  What Resolution Required for Magazine Use?
What is the best megapixel/resolution to shoot pictures in for 1/2 page or larger magazine photos? I have a few pictures I would like to show a few magazines and calendar companies, but I don'...
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April 01, 2006
 
  Starting My Own Business
Hi. I live in Dubai. It is a glamourous city, and there is a lot of opportunity here in the field of product/glamour photography. I have little calibre in this regard, and wish to get help from som...
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April 10, 2004
 
  Is a Digital SLR Good Enough?
I'm growing my photo business and need to purchase gear that will cover the most ground for me. At present I'm in a position to buy either a new/used medium format system (Mamiya Pro TL) or...
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May 11, 2004
 
  How To Submit Photos For Sale
I recently purchased the book Photographer's Market 2004. I am trying to market my photography so that I am able to sell my work. The listings are very brief, I am not familiar with some of th...
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October 03, 2003
 
  A Web Site? Selling My Pics?
I am very new to the photography world, but I have been told I am very good and to pursue it. I would like to know what is the good thing about having a Web page and also how to maybe sell some of ...
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November 27, 2007
 
  Your Classes
Hello Jim (Zuckerman),I wanted to take your class Making Money with your Photography but it starts on Oct 8th the day I am leaving for Aruba. Do you think I wo...
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September 25, 2003
 
  search engines
Does anyone have their site listed with a search engine? Does anyone know if this is a good idea and will it do any good if I start trying to seriously sell my images? Just curious what everyone el...
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February 08, 2004
 
  making money
wher do I get info on making money with photography...
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February 06, 2004
 
  How's Of Mounting Pics on Greeting Cards
I have some travel photos that I like very much but I'm not ready to try and market anything yet.I would like to make these into greeting cards (mount on greeting card stationary) to send to my...
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December 18, 2002
 
  showing work at a gallery
I have a decent sized body of work and I wanted to know what exactly one does to get a show at a gallery? How do I start making contact? What do I need to have ready other than mounted/framed work?...
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August 04, 2002
 
  First photo gig what to charge
Hi people I started photography 2 months ago and have already been selling independantly into the three digit price range, I was recenlty asked to do some promotional and portraite photography for ...
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August 01, 2002
 
  Tearsheets??
I have a concept of what a tearsheet is, but need further understanding. Is it a listing of where/when one has been published, or is it an actual sample of publication (such as a brochure)??? And...
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May 10, 2002
 
  Need your opinions on my site...
http://www.locationphoto.netI just finished my rough draft of my site and need to know what you experts think. Please be brutally honest and comment on anything and everything... from the look of ...
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March 01, 2004