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  Where/How to print photos
I am in the beginning stages of starting my own studio. I'm looking for a good lab to print my work. Such as, Mpix or collages.net? I would also like to find a place that offers online proofi...
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September 17, 2007
 
  Question regarding shooting food at weddings.
I heard through alocal photographer that a caterer for a non profit organization islooking for a photographer willing to shoot for free. They want photosof their setups and food for advertising pur...
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September 06, 2007
 
  Commercial Contract
Does anyone have a contract they are willing to share? I have found a number of contracts on-line, but they are all geared towards weddings and portraits. I am beginning to do some commercial (fi...
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September 04, 2007
 
  Dance/Event Photography: Lighting/Contracts/Price
Hello, I am in the process of turning my serious hobby of photography into a business. I have been shooting models to build my portfolio and have gotten my website up and running. I was recently as...
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September 03, 2007
 
  Legalities of Starting a Photography Business
Hello everyone, Does anyone have any advice/input regarding starting a home-based portrait photography business? I am concerned about the legalities (registering with the proper authorities, requi...
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September 07, 2007
 
  Couple Cancelled Wedding--return retainer?
I am in my first year of business as a wedding photographer. I am not making money this year b/c I am spending every cent I make (and more) buying and upgrading equipment. I do have a separate busi...
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September 17, 2007
 
  lient Trouble!
Okay, so I photgraphed a wedding on the 11th of August and I have been editing them since and just recently the clients have been complaining about it taking too long (I wish they would try sifting...
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August 29, 2007
 
  Usual split between writer and photog on book?
My photographs are published regularly in magazines and calendars and now I have been offerred a contract to work with a writer on a book where I will do all of the photography. Is there a "usual"...
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August 30, 2007
 
  Sports Team Photos
I have been asked to take sports team photos for a local little league baseball team. Has anyone used a printing service to print out sports cards (wallet size)? Does anyone have any recommendati...
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September 02, 2007
 
  Where to professionally publish a photo book?
I was a photographer in Iraq and I'd like to create a book of my work that could be purchased on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. I realize there are a slew of vanity presses out there and the marke...
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August 28, 2007
 
  What to Charge for head shots
I can use your help. I'm a serious amateur photographer. It is not my day job just a hobby. I have taken photos of friends and family for years and they are always liked - nothing fancy. I was ...
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August 29, 2007
 
  When should publisher pay for photograph?
Hi, A publisher is wanting to use 3 of my photographs- one for a front cover and 2 for the back cover. We have discussed cost for use of 1,3 or 5 photos but she is being vague as to how many they a...
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September 03, 2007
 
  Photo Shoot Contract
I have been hired to do a photo shoot event. I want to create a contract. Can anyone tell me where I might find a sample of one? And what all should be included in the contract?...
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August 22, 2007
 
  The International library of Photography
International Library of Photography threadPosted by ACE Index Webmaster (24.19.50.177) on February 17, 2004 at 15:53:02:Over the last several months more than 100 amateur photographers have posted...
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August 21, 2007
 
  Leagle Advice
I shoot a lot of sports photography, my clients being minor league baseball and NCAA teams, hometown newspapers of players, etc.I sometimes have offers from players, families, fans wanting to purch...
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August 21, 2007
 
  Picked a Biz name NOW WHAT!??
Ok so i've come up with a few business names that I like. I'm not going to use my name. Where do I start? Does it have to be trademarked or registered and where do I do that at? Do I need t...
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August 22, 2007
 
  Stockphoto?
Has anyone been or is a member of stockphoto? Just wondering if they are legit and a money maker. Thanks in advance....
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October 01, 2007
 
  Online ATMs? Micro stock sales, your ideas...
How would you like to get a bit more exposure, more business, and make a little extra pocket money, effortlessly?I'm looking for photographers who are 'self supported' from micro stock ...
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August 21, 2007
 
  Where to START?
I would like to start my own "contracting" business for photography. Doing Senior portraits, family portraits, sports, etc.. I live in the State of Oklahoma & was told I did not need a business...
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August 20, 2007
 
  Any Experience with Bella Photography?
Has anyone ever worked with Bella Photography? I've been shooting weddings for a while and thought about applying with them to book some extra weddings during slow times.How does their program ...
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August 15, 2007