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  Photo Biz
I want to spend less than $2,000 on a digital camera & lens to start. What is THE best camera I could get? And where ? Thanks. Laura...
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February 19, 2005
 
  Tearsheets: What Are They?
I've been looking through the 2005 Photographers Market, and I've seen that a lot of companies want a tearsheet along with a resume and all number of other things. I would like to know what...
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February 11, 2005
 
  Resume
I getting ready to prepare my resume and I am not quite sure what I should included for a photographers resume. If anyone could give me any advice on what to include and in what order I would be g...
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February 11, 2005
 
  Dog Photo Release Form?
Does anyone has a dog photo release form or know where I can find one? I am starting my own businees and do not want to get in trouble for not getting a release. I'm not sure how it should be w...
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February 13, 2005
 
  Depressed photo economy??
I've been surfing around the net quite a bit and have run across several people refering to the photography market as being a "depressed photo economy". Can enyone expand on this thoery and wh...
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February 10, 2005
 
  basics for a studio
Hi!I am opening my own photography business in March and I am very excited. I have rented a space in my town that I will also use for another business. I've planned this part out: my rent wil...
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February 10, 2005
 
  Jobs taking pictures for banks, insurance companys
I keep seeing ads for a program that promises to show you how to earn money freelancing (I assume) taking pictures and filling out some information on behalf of banks, insurance companies etc. for ...
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April 15, 2005
 
  Single source for policies?
Since this seems like the place to ask about copyright information and model releases, I have a question about an instance that really burned me. I was in a mall waiting for my girlfriend to finish...
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February 07, 2005
 
  Calling all photographers...Need lots of advice...
Okay here's the deal....I love taking pictures, I really love it. I have never taken a class and I have yet to figure out all the termanology(sp) of a camera.I know if I really knew what I was...
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March 17, 2006
 
  signing prints
Hello, my question is about signing prints that I might make to display in my house or a friend of mine. Possible if I sell one I would like to have my name on it. Somebody suggested a sharpie perm...
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February 07, 2005
 
  Simultaneous Multiple Magazine Submissions
Hi all,I'm new here and have a question about sending digital flower/nature pictures to multiple magazines. I have about seven different magazines I can send them to, which begs the question: C...
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February 07, 2005
 
  Photography equipt. insurance
Hi all, I have just been told by my homeowners insurance, that they will not cover my equipt. if I use it to make money. They said even selling one photo. I do sell some photos at galleries, but no...
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February 09, 2005
 
  Question about releases at amusement parks
Do I need to get a release if I take a picture of a character at a well know amusement park such as in one of the parades they have at those parks or in their displays? The characters are fully mas...
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February 05, 2005
 
  Model Releases: Dogs, Buildings, People!
Can I be sued for selling a dog photo without written permission by the owner?...
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February 17, 2005
 
  Selling Photos
I have a client who would like to buy a couple of my digital images and enlarge them 35x25 and 40x30. How much should I charge for them to use my image?...
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February 03, 2005
 
  How to Get Started Selling My Photography
I feel my photos are good enough to be offering services to such places as insurance companies, real estate agencies, and the like. My number 1 question: How do I go about it? My friend said she ...
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February 10, 2005
 
  Wildlife/nature photo schools
I am currently looking for a good photography school that specializes in wildlife/nature/landscape/outdoor course. Please advise me if you know of such a school! I may become one of the unemploye...
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February 03, 2005
 
  Copyrighting Photographs
How can I copyright my pictures?...
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February 09, 2005
 
  Boudior Photography
I was wondering. What is the cost for professional boudior portraits?...
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January 27, 2005
 
  Help! Help! What Do I Charge?
I have had many friends wanting me to take pictures of their children and families. I dont know where to begin to know what to charge....Can you guys help me?How much, how many pictures would that...
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January 26, 2005