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  notebooks for locations
I have a local fair coming up within the month - I shot tons of photos there last year and got some of them in the local paper and got a bit of pr from it. this year I would like to 'show some ...
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July 21, 2007
 
  Fees for marketing
Hi...You guys are great and I hope you can guide me on this. I am trying to start out small and took someone's advice on BP to do photo greeting cards in my area. I have had great response. ...
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July 23, 2007
 
  how to display on a floor
Last winter our little bank burnt down and now its been rebuilt and I was asked if I would give a little gallery of my photography - I was wondering what people use to disply photo art on - if you...
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July 20, 2007
 
  Selling a photo
Can anyone give me any info on selling a photo and how that works for copyright? I was contacted by a company who wants to use one of my photos on their gift certificates. Since it would be my firs...
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July 19, 2007
 
  how do I get my work noticed?
I'm only 14 and I'M trying to get my work noticed. any suggestions?...
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July 23, 2007
 
  Charging
I have recently taken photographs of a famous local singer. Her parents loved the photo's and they were by far than amazing. I charged her mother my regular session fee, and later told me she...
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August 13, 2007
 
  Intern Duties
I am a home-based photography business owner. Recently, a high school student approached me about wanting to do an internship with me. I am interested in the idea, but not quite sure what I'd...
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July 20, 2007
 
  Business Name on the front of photo's
Could someone please advise me on this situation that I have come up against? I did a shoot for a family. It went wonderful. Got about 50 really great photo's. After I touched them up and ma...
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July 17, 2007
 
  Placing the Photographer's name on Photo's
Hi everyone. I did a shoot. I retouched and beautified the photo's. I put them on a cd for clients to view. They chose. I then decided to put my name on final photo's in a way that was...
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August 01, 2007
 
  How to Pose Wiggly Toddlers
I am going to be doing my first session with someone who I am not personal friends with. I am wondering if anyone has any tips and tricks for getting wiggly little toddlers to sit still for their p...
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July 17, 2007
 
  Image compensation
I have a restaurant group that wants to buy some of my photographs for display in one of their restaurants. They wish to purchase the rights to the photo so it is exclusive to them. Any thoughts on...
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July 10, 2007
 
  Lensbaby for an Olympus?
I love the effects of the Lensbaby and want one. Is there one available for the Olympus e500? Most of the on...
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July 10, 2007
 
  How to Get a Model Release
Just wondering how to actually go about and obtain model/property releases. What if you dont know who the person is or who to contact/how to contact them to get a model/property release? Thanks.Sam...
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July 09, 2007
 
  Model releases for travel images
I am exploring the idea of trying to sell some of my recent travel pics to tour operators ,and tourist information sites local to areas(where taken) , but until now have avoided people in the pict...
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July 14, 2007
 
  Fitness Photography
Hello. I have found a fabulous niche which combines two things that I love: Fitness & Photography. I have been able to artistically shoot local bodybuilders & figure models and now I have...
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August 12, 2007
 
  On the other side of the camera
My husband participates in Revolutionary War reenactments at a State Park. I have photographed him many times, but now there is another photographer that is taking photographs and videos of all of ...
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July 07, 2007
 
  Model Releases when travelling
I have recently started trying to sell some of my recent travel images to tour operators, local tour operators and travel magazines - from short trips within Europe,. However until now have avoid...
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July 06, 2007
 
  Interview with Top Pro Lewis Kemper
Hi Everyone,Just a note that we have posted a really interesting interview with Lewis Kemper, contributing editor to both Outdoor Photographer and PC Photo magazines and a popular...
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July 04, 2007
 
  How to Start Selling Prints
I've been taking pictures as a hobby for a while now, but recently received a Cannon Rebel XT as a gift and am starting to seriously think about selling some of my prints. I'm just not sur...
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July 04, 2007
 
  Charging a fee for a job
Hi,I have a customer wishing to have some propertyk photographed so as to submit photos of a property for sale. I have been out of the commercial field some years and rates for work have changed. I...
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July 04, 2007