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stock agency
I just received an e-mail from AKM Images, Inc. which stated that they were a stock agency interested in my photos. Has anyone ever heard of these people or dealt with them? How do you know if th... |
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Italian Magazine Photography
Hi All ! I've recently been approached by a really important and popular Italian Magazine to shoot a story for them in Wyoming. I have no idea what to charge for this kind of work since I on... |
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A BIG THANKYOU
Thank you to all who have emailed me in response to my posting "In Reply To."Your overwhelming positive responses are so very well appreciated.A few have questioned my motivation in such a posting;... |
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In Reply to part III
I'm sorry I can't tell you to call this person; or write to this stock house, or enter this contest, or buy this camera, or get this program to edit with, or get on the BP forums, or move t... |
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In Reply to part II
There are several paths to making money in photography..some are easy and don't earn you too much. The earnings are actually so low you might find yourself burned out..Yeah it’s fun at first,... |
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In Reply to...Part 1
> HI Pete,I was looking in your gallery and I must say I think the BP judges are blind sometimes. You are obviously a very accomplished photographer.I read in your bio, you are happy to help buddin... |
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Resumes
I am in the process of getting photos ready to submit to photo editors and such. When reviewing the book, "The Photographer's Market" some editors would like to see a resume. I know how to buil... |
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Charges
what is a good price in charging someone for potraits. I'm new at this and am not sure if it should be by the hour or the shot. Keep in mind I am an amatuer and from a small city. For people... |
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Cool Outdoor Portrait Locations In San Jose CA?
Wasn't sure what catagory to put this is so this will have to do.I live in the San Jose area and my time is a bit limited, to just go hunting. I was hoping someone might have a heads up on some... |
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Advice
Using this forum cause the Business forum isn't answered near as good. :-) I was wondering how much you charge a client when they request web size photos of an event you had photographed. I&#... |
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HOW TO PRICE A MASTER IMAGE FILE
I was recently asked to photograph familes at an informal bbq. I was there for two hours taking photos of families, individual kids and parent portraits. The person who booked me paid for my time... |
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Carrying Gear & Shoes???
I've shot about 5 weddings and have realized my current system for carrying my equipment with me during the shoot is no longer adequate. I have a basic non-photographic waist apron which is bi... |
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Have your photos published and get paid
[url=http://www.globalphotodiary.com]Global Photo Diary[/url] (www.globalphotodiary.com) has just been launched. Global Photo Diary is a free photo sharing and photo hosting website that aims to pr... |
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Photos in a magazine?
Not sure if this is the correct forum but here goes...This morning I was contacted by the editor of a German baby magazine. She had seen some of my photos on my blog and was requesting them for an ... |
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Property Releases
I am looking at doing a series of photographs for a gallery. My question would be this: If your doing work for a gallery and you do a shot of a recognizable property, do you need to get a property... |
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Releases
I know that releases are required if you photography people and want to sell the prints. But what about the following: Other people's art.....like sculptures, glasswork, paintings,etc.Famous pe... |
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How to price jobs
Hi!I work as a freelance photographer - I shoot mostly kids/families/pregnancy, etc ... recently (touch wood) I have been asked to do some larger size events -- anniv parties/bar mitzvahs etc .... ... |
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Cancellations
I am so frustrated with cancellations at the last min. I know that they are going to happen from time to time, but it's so frustrating! Do you charge for your session fee at the time of booki... |
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Calling all Photogs - Orphan Works Act of 2008
Below are two links. The first is a link to an explanation of what this bill is. The second is a link to a website that is hosting an online petition that takes two minutes to sign if you would lik... |
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How to Sell My Photos As Fine Art Prints?
I want to sell my photos as art that people could buy and display in their homes. How would I go about advertising or setting up in a business? Thanks.... |
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