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  Runway Fashion Photography
I just started my own business, and one of my costumer/friend asked photograph her fashion show. I told her that I've never done a Runway photo shoot, just in studio. Never the less she is st...
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March 11, 2004
 
  Turning Hobby to Career
I am looking for some advice as to how to show and sell my photos, or how to become a freelance photographer.I have had my sony 5.o megapixel since 2002, and have taken over 15,000 pictures. (of co...
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March 13, 2004
 
  Visit my new website
friends..please see my new site....u need the flash plug in to viewthe galleries....install it and see my site..and write ur valuablecomments in the guest book....bbbye..regards, Anoophttp://cc.1as...
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March 11, 2004
 
  photography and the law...whom can I shoot
Whom can I shoot without permision, payment or a model release form?I have few pictures I would like to use in a photo show. Some are close ups of people in a percession. Can they be put on publ...
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March 10, 2004
 
  photography
i want to get good output fm camera.so that I want to buy which type of camera @ low cost.i have lot of confident in desiging a good frame. pls suggest ...
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March 10, 2004
 
  charging for portrait photography
I know this question has probably been asked before, but I still don't know what I should do. I want to offer family, children, and senior portraits from a portable studio in my home and at l...
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March 11, 2004
 
  Showing my work in local Galleries
I have been contemplating selling photographs for about a year now but I don't know how to start. How can I get my foot in the door at a gallery to sell my art? Do I have to pay anything? Do yo...
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June 07, 2004
 
  Do I need a Model Release for animals?
Do I need a model release for animals if the photos will be used for monitary gain? Most will be used for fine art, however Calendar's and greeting cards among other uses could be in the futur...
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October 09, 2004
 
  How to start selling
I am an ameteur photographer from India. I have been talking pretty decent quality photographs. I would like to sell copies of many of them for prices suggested by fotoquote. How shall I start? ple...
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March 05, 2004
 
  what do i need to set up a mini portable studio
I was thinking of setting up a portable back drop for grad dances etc. I was wondering what is the best way to do this inexpensively for the first time? I'll be using a regular digital camera...
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March 06, 2004
 
  Property Release Question
I make note cards from my photographs and sell them at craft fairs. I usually take photos of landscapes, flowers and bird for these; now I'd like to include photos of churches, courthouses, to...
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March 02, 2004
 
  Copyright
My father recenty turned over to me, 50 negatives that he took as a child of old steam engines and electric trains of the 1930's-1940's. My question is in regards to copyright. When I subm...
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March 06, 2004
 
  What Should I Stay With?
Hi, I have been interested in photography for a couple of years and had been practicing on a Pentax ME-super. However, last year I got a digital camera and absolutely love it. I want to do freelanc...
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February 25, 2004
 
  Picture.com, licensing, rights...
Regarding the conversation about Picture.com...Did I inadvertantly give away my image "Tranquil" when I entered the contest that everyone wins?There is a copyright notification with my name, etc. o...
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February 25, 2004
 
  wedding contract
are ther any companies that offer wedding photography contracts?...
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March 06, 2004
 
  Taxes & Photography
I recently started a photography business and registered with my county and state. My question is regarding charging sales tax. Do I have to? Do I charge on my services (time) or materials (actu...
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February 25, 2004
 
  Would like to find an 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 04, 2004
 
  Shooting children and babies
I'm wanting to get into shooting children and babies in my little home studio. My question is, when shooting children in a studio setting, how high do I position the camera if the child is sta...
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September 03, 2004
 
  Where to sign a photograph?
I am starting to sell some of my work and I do not know if I should or should not sign my photos? If I do sign where to I sign, what do I sign it with pen or pencil? Are there any other methods o...
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March 06, 2004
 
  Creative Eye
Has anyone heard of Creative Eye? I have visited their web site and they claim to be a cooperative for artists. It seems to be a great thing to join. I thought I would see what other opinions we...
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February 21, 2004