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  Posing - step by step instruction
Hi everyone,I have been asked to take portraits at a family reunion--a large group shot, of course, but also smaller portraits of individual families. My greatest fear is with posing. Could you pos...
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July 06, 2007
 
  Commercial Photo Shoot
I have recently been given the opportunity to bid on a commercial photo shoot, and have no clue what to charge or what I should expect. The shoot is to last around 8 hours and the company is looki...
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July 03, 2007
 
  Photography Releases
How do you obtain a release of certain monuments which were taken overseas to be able to send them to current magazines? ...
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July 03, 2007
 
  What to Charge????
Hi,I've gotten a request from a woman to use one of my photos as a wedding postage stamp. I'm not sure what to charge her for this. I can have the stamps made up myself so it's not nec...
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July 03, 2007
 
  How many shots do you take at an event?
I'm curious to know how many pictures everyone takes at their events: wedding, seniors, babies, family? I have a senior shoot coming up-4 poses 3-4 outfits and I'm wondering in the ballpark...
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July 19, 2007
 
  Mounting-not printing, on canvas
I want to make some large photos just for myself to display in my small inhome studio. Money is ALWAYS an issue for me.I have noticed a lot of the "canvas" prints I ahve ordered for my clients have...
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July 01, 2007
 
  Selling Digital File
Hi,I've gotten a request to purchase a high quality digital file of one of my photos from a woman who's getting married and wants to use it as her wedding stamp...not sure what that really ...
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June 30, 2007
 
  winkflash...hmmm
Does anyone use winkflash, I have used them because of the low prices, and I have to say after several orders, you get what you pay for. EVERY single one of my orders has been wrong in one way or a...
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July 01, 2007
 
  I'm searching for people
Hello.My name is Yaad and I’m opening a new online geographic magazine.But I need more people to help me out on this.Of course I need photographers and writers from all over the world. I’m a ph...
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July 03, 2007
 
  Interview with Renowned Photographer Art Wolfe
Hi Everyone,Just a note that the second installment of the interview with widely published photographer Art Wolfe - conducted by BP's very own Jim Miotke - has just been published:
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June 28, 2007
 
  Childrens Photography Pricing
Hello, My wife is a pediatric nurse and has some fellow employees that have grandkids and such. They want a pricelist for photography services. I live in a fair size working class town/city. I did ...
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June 27, 2007
 
  Childrens Photography Pricing
Hello, My wife is a pediatric nurse and has some fellow employees that have grandkids and such. They want a pricelist for photography services. I live in a fair size working class town/city. I did ...
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June 27, 2007
 
  PUBLISHING
I WOULD LIKE TO PUBLISH SOME OF MY PHOTOGRAPHS. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GO ABOUT DOING THIS?...
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June 26, 2007
 
  Snap Village - Anyone heard about this?
I just heard about SnapVillage.com and I was wondering if anyone had any insights about it. I am thinking about using it but am wary of losing my rights as a photographer....
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June 25, 2007
 
  Premiere Coverage
I was interested in covering a premiere coming up at Mann's Chinese Theater. Any advice to help get good pictures? ...
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June 24, 2007
 
  business of photography course
does anyone know of a good online "business of photography" course or website. Im assuming there are a bunch of programs teaching this? Thx as alwaysJoe...
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June 24, 2007
 
  copyrighting photos
I looked into the US visual copyright website, as suggested by members here. I am unsure what they are sking for. They require $45 and a copy of the pic. Curious if anyone knows if the fee is $4...
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June 24, 2007
 
  Studio Photographers
Hi, I Have a Dumb Question, What is The Exact Process Of Going To a Professional Photography Studio To Get Photos Taken? If a Client Wants their Photo taken Do they Have To Sign a Special Paper? If...
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June 26, 2007
 
  Pricing For 6 Day Long Music Industry Shoots
I may have the opportunity to photograph live in concert a rising star in the country music industry. To give a little bit of an idea, the musician is an opening act for really big names that anyo...
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June 23, 2007
 
  Daycare portraits
I am interested in getting into the daycare portrait market. Does anyone have any samples of order forms, releases, etc. that they would be willing to share? I would appreciate any information to...
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June 22, 2007