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  Property release
I know there are "gray area" answers to my question but I would like to solicit comments to the following question: If a photo of a boat in a marina or yacht club is taken from an adjacent public a...
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July 27, 2004
 
  how to sign portraits
I'm not sure what to sign my portraits with - I don't think a paint pen is a good idea - what do you suggest? also, is there a rule about left or right corner or do you suggest diagonal? do...
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October 03, 2004
 
  Property Release
On a trip, I took photos of a lighthouse. They turned out much better than I expected they would, and I would like to sell them. The lighthouse is not privately owned, say by an individual, but is ...
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July 26, 2004
 
  How to Quote a Pricing List
I have been asked by several people to take pictures at various events. What is the usual protocol as in developing a pricing list?...
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July 29, 2004
 
  To Flash or not to Flash (ie html)
I am starting my photography business and I want to do a web site for it. I have experence in html but I have seen a few sites that use flash and they look really nice. I know Flash can have some...
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July 25, 2004
 
  Negatives... To sell or Not to Sell?
I am a beginning photographer, and I recently did a photo shoot for a co-worker. I made her the prints we agreed upon, and she paid the balance in full. Now she wants to know if she can buy the n...
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February 02, 2005
 
  Good Places for Model Photography
I'm thinking of doing some photography shoots in nice scenic, but public places - of models. I was wondering what kinds of places other photographers have chosen or used as a good spot for mode...
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July 27, 2004
 
  how to get my photos into a calender
Hi, I have to beautiful poodles and I primarily take pictures of them. I take their pictures while they are dressed up, sleeping, doing stuff when know one is around, ect. and my dream is to put t...
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July 22, 2004
 
  Formatting for Mac Compatible?
I am working on a submission for a company right now. Their email said, "Please format for MAC compatible." Can someone please explain this? I have Windows 98 and Windows 2000. All files are JPE...
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July 29, 2004
 
  printing digital
Looking for on line lab to print photos for customers. also looking for on line lab to print notecards, etc. thanks...
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September 03, 2004
 
  When to sell?
Hi! I am fairly new to photography as I just got my first camera not that long ago. I was wondering what people think about some of my pictures? Are they good enough to attempt to market? Any respo...
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July 17, 2004
 
  Back-up Camera for weddings
I just shot my first wedding last weekend as an assistant. It was awesome!!! I have one to do on my own at the end of August and am now certain I need some back-up equipment. I use the Nikon D10...
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July 15, 2004
 
  I want to become a professional photographer
My question is similar to the one I read here: http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnAdetail.php?threadID=9416I'm 23 years old and I've had an interest in photography since High School. For ...
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October 27, 2006
 
  Where do I write the copyright symbol
Where do I write the copyright Symbol on my prints, and slides? Thanks....
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July 14, 2004
 
  photo assinments
how do you get a pass to be a photograph at sporting events?...
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July 16, 2004
 
  Copyright info & submitting forms.
From "ep", Editorial Photographers website, there is a ton of information on there for everyone to read on copyrights and submitting. (Plus some other neat stuff!)http://www.editorialphoto.com/Move...
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July 09, 2004
 
  What am I doing wrong?
can any one tell me what i'm doing wrong with my photography buisness? I sent out card and got a web site but still can't attract any cliant's i'v spent 100's of dollars on ligh...
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July 16, 2004
 
  How to Set Up a Gallery
I am considering converting my 3 car garage to a gallery/studio. any tip's or hint's that would help accomplish this would be appreciated.It is currently unfinished without insulation or dr...
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July 08, 2004
 
  wedding contract
I've been asked to shoot a wedding and have heard that I need the bride/groom to sign a contract. My question is, does anyone know where to find a copy of a standard wedding photography contrac...
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July 08, 2004
 
  How to present a client their proofs?
I would like to get an opinion here.I have started a small client base for photography and this is what I have been doing so far - I shoot the photos. I place all of the proofs full size on a CD W...
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July 08, 2004