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  Getting you name out there
Ok well I'm 15 and am wondering what is the best way to try and get my photos and name out there and start making some money?...
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August 14, 2007
 
  Starting a business
Hello all, I've been seriously learning photography for almost a year. It has been my intention to eventually start a freelance business with it. I would especially like to shoot landscape, tra...
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August 12, 2007
 
  Elderly photo shoot
I have been asked to take a Christmas Picture for an elderly couple and I was wondering how much I should charge? Also, how should I present the pictures afterward? Can I let them choose from my co...
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August 12, 2007
 
  Finding a Mentor
How would I go about finding someone to mentor me?...
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August 13, 2007
 
  New Professional Start-Up Equipment
I'm a new professional photographer who is trying to upgrade from my "prosumer" Canon Elan 7E camera with a Sigma 28-80 mm f/3.5-5.6 lens and Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens to truly professional e...
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August 13, 2007
 
  Release Form For Dogs
Hi Everyone,I Will Be Attending a Dog Show Tomorrow, And Im Not a Professional Photographer,Nor Do I Usually Take Pictures of Other People that is not Family Or That is Not my Pets... But the Quest...
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August 09, 2007
 
  copywrites
I have been branching out more with my photography and doing more events and portfolio type shoots. With the pricing on the shoot the clients get a copy of the cd with their images, also on the cd ...
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August 08, 2007
 
  Selling photos of public buildings
What exactly are the laws for selling photos of public buildings that were taken from a public street? I'm trying to find out if I can sell a picture of a casino without a property release. The...
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August 07, 2007
 
  “What are the best stock photography websites”
HiI and my partner would like to begin to earn some extra income doing “stock photography”.We would like to ask you some questions about this.(1) - which are in the best/reliable sites - ove...
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August 06, 2007
 
  Elderly couple Christmas picture
I have been asked to take a Christmas picture for an Elderly couple and don't know the first thing about portraits. If anyone could offer some suggestions that would be great.Jared...
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August 04, 2007
 
  Jobs for a 14 year old photographer
I am only 14 and was wondering what kind of jobs are out there for someone my age? And how can I get my name out there? Thank you in advance.Jared...
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August 06, 2007
 
  ISBN and Barcodes
I have approached some retailers with photography products that have been self-published. They expressed to me that they need a barcode to scan at point of sale. I have researched pip.com and am st...
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August 02, 2007
 
  Add keywords for submitting to stock bank
Hi everyone,Does any of you heard of a free software that allows you to add the caption and keywords info to an image? A stock image site has told me that I need to use a specific photo software pa...
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October 01, 2007
 
  Using a photo for a book cover
I've been asked if I would sell a photo of mine for the cover of someone's poetry book. Does anybody have any experience with this? What to charge, how to sell one's photo for this purp...
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July 31, 2007
 
  What should i charge?
I recently shot a friend, a motocross racer, for free and got a cool shot out of it. He liked it and said he'd pay me the next time we did this. He is 15 and a good racer but he just races fo...
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July 30, 2007
 
  shutterstock
Is any one familiar with photo stock agencies like shutterstock. I want to submit pictures their but am not sure if they are trust worthy. Also on their website it says that if you make over $400 ...
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August 02, 2007
 
  Online printing services
I am going to be shooting Senior pictures this Fall and I have decided to have someone else do the printing. I want to be able to have the client view the photos on either my website or the printi...
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July 29, 2007
 
  Start-up
I am at 19 and I want to make my career in photography, so how can I start?...
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July 26, 2007
 
  Getting Started, what to take
I have been wanting to get into photography for a long time but havent had the equipment.So far all my photos are with a digital point and shoot. I will be finally able to get a digital SLR by the ...
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July 24, 2007
 
  Where do I start?
I am 14 and I live in a small town. I know my photo's are not yet good enough to sell but I would like to know where to start anyway. Thanks...
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July 24, 2007