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  Preparing for Sales
When preparing a photo for exhibition or sale is it best to include a copyright notice on the photo itself, sign the matting, or put the notice on the back? If signing the matting is the way to go...
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October 20, 2007
 
  Price for Cover Photo
I received an email from a graphic designer interested in using one of my photos for the cover of a parade of homes magazine. She wants to know my price and I have no idea what to charge. I google...
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October 18, 2007
 
  Offer to buy one of my prints..
I just received an email from a woman who said she would like to purchase a duplicate of one of my photos. I have no idea if this is a scam or not or how to go about finding out if this is a legit ...
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October 17, 2007
 
  Framing Courses
I am considering a business that has to do with framing my photos. Does anyone have any framing courses they can recommend? In the Michigan area? I'm thinking that hiring someone to do my frami...
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October 15, 2007
 
  Canadian photo usuage laws
I noticed this type of question was in this area so I decided to ask this here. This is the situation. I work for a company that has a brochure. They make no monetary gain off the brochure. We ...
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October 16, 2007
 
  Viasa for travel photographers
hey,Ive recently been told by a friend there is a way to get a work visa to the EU by applying as an independent travel photographer. Does anyone know anything about visas like this for americans ...
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October 19, 2007
 
  New To Everything Photography
I guess my question is a lot of questions all at once. Basically I really enjoy taking photographs, mostly of people, places, and sports, mainly surfing and snowboarding. So I have been thinkig a ...
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October 14, 2007
 
  Coffee Shop Photography Display
Hello friends!I have the opportunity to exhibit and sell some of my work at a local coffee shop, and I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas about how to best arrange things? Does it look better ...
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October 19, 2007
 
  Photography Schools in Pennsylvania
I want to pursue photography as a career. I'm mainly interested in documentary photography and fine-art photography, but have been lately considering photojournalism as well. I have been for th...
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October 11, 2007
 
  Doing an Art Show, Need Advice!
I have been selected to show/sell my work at two upcoming Art Walks in my area. I have of course been stressing over every detail down to the color of the table cloth!The 1st Art Walk, all the loc...
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October 27, 2007
 
  Need to upgrade to a new program
Hello. My friend and I have been shooting weddings for 3 years as a hobby. I am a teacher and she is a stay at home mom. So far we have gotten by on using Adobe 2.0. Everyone loves our work. We...
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October 14, 2007
 
  Selling Photos
I just wanted to ask. If I wanted to sell my photos what is the best paper to print them on? Is there a lab that can do this, any labs you can let me know of that would help. I would like to blow ...
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October 14, 2007
 
  How to deal with rude customers
I need some advice on how to deal with rude customers. Right now, I am ready to tell her off. But I know that is not professional. How should deal with this problem?...
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October 14, 2007
 
  Photo illustrations for how-to book
I've been asked to provide the photographic illustrations for a how-to book....for a fee, of course. Initially, I'll be photographing a small group of people as they follow the instructio...
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October 07, 2007
 
  Formal Business Plans
I am writing a business plan for an equine photography business for a college course. I was wondering if any of you had written business plans? What did you put in them and how did you decide what ...
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October 07, 2007
 
  Stolen Photo in National Ads
Well, just found my pika photo that won a prize here about four years ago in a national ad. It was in a Direct Buy catalog. I did not give them permission to use it. I assume I should write a le...
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October 12, 2007
 
  Tax Deduction For Landscaping
My wife is a professional photographer and does a lot of shooting in our back yard which is on a lake. We spent quite a lot of money on landscaping, much of which is used for backdrops. Can any o...
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October 04, 2007
 
  Wanting advice from Wedding Photographers
I was recently asked to do my first wedding, and I want to do a wonderful job for the couple, therefore I am asking all the wedding photographers to give me their advice.Look back to the very first...
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October 14, 2007
 
  Portrait and Wedding Photographer
Hi,I am looking for some oppertunity for Portrait and Wedding photography. Not sure Where to start from? I live in bay area - CA and will be more than happy if anyone wants any kind of assistant.Su...
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October 02, 2007
 
  starting a business
I've been wanting to start doing some portrait photography but I don't know if I really have what it takes. I love taking pictures and will continue doing that no matter what but I don'...
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September 28, 2007