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  Real Estate Photography Rates
Hello All,I am a freelance photographer looking to make some money on the side regarding real estate photography. This is a new market for me and I am wondering if anyone has any comments on rates ...
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May 09, 2007
 
  Senior Pictures
Hi..A friend of mine asked me to do her daughter's senior pictures. I'm still learning so I wasn't sure. Finally she talked me in to taking them and they really did come out nicely, h...
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June 08, 2007
 
  photography salary
how much does a photography make in a years time? it does not have to be exact just and extimate....
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June 05, 2007
 
  Displaying Work at Fairs or Shows
Hi, All...Does anyone have any cost-effective suggestions for displaying matted images for places such as street fairs or craft show booths? I've looked at easels, and display boards, etc., but...
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May 19, 2007
 
  Photographing Events - Model Release
I have recently been asked to photograph some events: 1. a car show at a church and 2. a community service day for a local company. My question is: Do I need to have model release forms signed if...
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April 27, 2007
 
  What is the accepted practice?
What is the accepted practice for submitting images to different Royalty Free sites? What I mean is that if all sites are RF...can you submit to a microstock agency and a site charging MORE per do...
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July 02, 2007
 
  Selling Photographs online
Hi All,Can anyone suggest a good website, where I can host my pics and sell them. Any advices/suggestions. Thanks to all in Advance....
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June 18, 2007
 
  Signature Pens
Which Pen do you all suggest for signing photos?The photographers around here (north mississippi) all use a fine point Sharpee Marker.I looked up the Sharpee and it is Archival Ink, safe for photo ...
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April 26, 2007
 
  License
We live in the state of Indiana.My son, who is graduating this year has decided to go into photography. He has already taken some friend senior portraits and has others who want him to do thiers. ...
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April 26, 2007
 
  What online lab is the best for digital???
I would like some ideas on what online photo lab is the best service for having my images printed?Thanks...
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April 24, 2007
 
  Technical wording in Copywriting pofessional photo
I would like to know where I can find i.e. a website that would have info. on exact wording for copywriting photos. (A form that all clients buying my photography will sign, before purchasing the p...
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April 25, 2007
 
  session fee sales tax?
If you do a wedding and you have a creation fee. Do you have to charge sales tax over the creation fee?And with a portrait session sales tax over the session fee?...
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April 24, 2007
 
  Photography School
What school/collage/acedemy/university in the California area would you recommend to take photography at?...
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May 10, 2007
 
  Selling Prints: Business and/or Ethics
BetterPhotoists,I'm not sure I have a business concern or an ethical concern. I've started selling my photos in several local coffee shops. When a particular image sells, is it acceptable t...
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April 24, 2007
 
  Coffee table wedding books
I saw a wedding photographer one time that produced a high quality coffee table book that had a metalic finish on the pages. He said it was imported from italy. Does anyone know who make these or ...
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April 22, 2007
 
  Looking for statuettes?
Hello! I am trying to get some input on what you photographers look for in a statuette maker? Do many of you offer them? I am the owner of Photo Inspirations and we work with photographers. We man...
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April 26, 2007
 
  Selling photos to the media
In light of the recent Va Tech masacre. Maybe this question isn't the first that comes to mind, but the only one that is relevant out here.What is everyone's opinion about selling photos a...
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April 18, 2007
 
  The best website for promoting your images
. . .is the one you create. You have creative control over the display. You have your best interests in heart and don't lose a chunk to that middle man. Pay the minimal carrying fee for you...
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April 15, 2007
 
  Waiver for Taking Strangers Photos?
When shooting people/strangers, etc do most of you get a waiver signed? Is there something on line somewhere I can download?...
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April 15, 2007
 
  Selling on website
I was just wondering what websites are being used and if anyone had good experiences selling on them? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.Thanks, Patricia...
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April 15, 2007