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  Legal Rights?
I have attended a music festival and shot several bands. I shot as an audience member, without a photo pass.What legal rights to I have to these photos? Am I allowed to post them to my web site as ...
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June 22, 2007
 
  Does anyone own a Mall Photo Studio??
My mom recently came across a mall photo studio in our area that is for sale. I'm seriously looking into it. That style of photography is not my passion, but the current owner does not spend ...
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June 25, 2007
 
  Published mag. cover charge?
I have had my own photography business for about a year now. I have been doing everything from family photos, senior pictures, wedding etc. I recently took some photographs of a show dog. The ow...
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June 25, 2007
 
  Property Release - What's Covered?
I hope to launch my photography business next year and am currently shooting for my portfolio. My question is, when shooting architecural interiors/exteriors of a private residence, if I have obta...
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June 17, 2007
 
  How to Exhibit Photos
I've finally gotten up enough gumption to approach a local coffee shop to put a few of my photos up on their walls. Well, what do I do? How do I present the photos to them? Do I frame them firs...
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July 23, 2007
 
  How to
Me and a friend have started a photography company a few months ago and we believe we're ready to start to sell our work. We're both nervous and confused on getting pieces sold. Without ove...
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July 18, 2007
 
  Copyright Laws & Verbal Contracts
Last year, my sister asked me to take photos around her property. I was paid to take headshots of my family, but as for scenic/animal shots, I snapped away at will as she drove me around. Nothing...
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June 12, 2007
 
  How much to charge
I have recently been asked to take engagements pictures for a friends neice. I am clueless as to what I should charge? I do not want to over charge but I also want to make sure that I am going to...
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September 15, 2015
 
  Selling Photographs
I was contacted by a man who saw my photographs on a website. he provides publications with travel photos and stories. He has offerred $25 dollars a photograph. Before I sell any photographs, wh...
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June 10, 2007
 
  Not given credit for a photo that was published
Hello. I was recently paid by Parade Magazine for rights to publish one of my photos. This was my first published photo and I was very excited. My best friend told everyone we know to watch for ...
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June 09, 2007
 
  Stock agencies that accept Minors
Does anyone know of stock agencies, RF and RM that accept minors?I know See my portfolio @ CanStockPhoto.com
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October 09, 2007
 
  Taking the next step
Here is my situation; My wife is the head coach for a high school soccer team. I take the team and head shots for their media guides. She also has me take pictures of every game (action shots) that...
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June 09, 2007
 
  Flash for Action Photography
I use a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi.Recently I have started shooting a lot of horse shows both indoor and out.I need a bigger flash...What do you all think of the SIGMA SUPER FLASH? It says it reac...
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June 11, 2007
 
  Stock photography sites
Has anyone tried selling their images with Can Stock Photo? If you haven't I recommend trying it out. I really enjoy being one of their photographers. :)
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September 28, 2007
 
  5D or wait for new midlevel?
I have the 20D and lots of lenses. I take a lot of lifestyle and I was thinking of submitting for stock. I have built up some good references from pro photographers and I have just landed a great...
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June 08, 2007
 
  Pro Interview: Instructor/Columnist William Neill
Hi Everyone,Just a note that renowned landscape photographer William Neill is the latest of BetterPhoto's instructors to be interviewed! William is not only a long-established pro with extensiv...
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June 10, 2007
 
  Celeb Photo Shoot - Contract, Release?
I just began doing photography and I have a celebrity who is interested in doing a photo shoot. What would you recommend that I do? I'm developing my work-for-hire agreement and photo release...
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June 21, 2007
 
  Starting out
I have been taking pictures forever, and there has been a recent pick up in interest in my photography. Before I have always taken the pictures, charged a flat session fee, and given the "client" t...
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June 30, 2007
 
  Request to purchase my pics to use as screen saver
I am a sports photographer doing youth sporting events. I have had the request to purchase the images on a CD for use as a screen saver (so they say... lol...). I have mixed feelings about this....
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June 25, 2007
 
  How to Charge my client
Hi I am a recent graduate with a minor in photography. Recently I did a shoot for a principal and some kids for a hip-hop group. My question is in regards to some request that the client posed to m...
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May 31, 2007