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  Photo business website
I used the free yahoo program Sitebuilder to build my photo business website and I am not happy with it. I have Adobe Lightroom but haven't played in it really and was wondering if you can bui...
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February 23, 2008
 
  Slightly different photo licensing situation...
I am a art photographer, and have done absolutely no commercial photography, to date. However, I just had someone who owns a small catering company request to use one of my images as branding for ...
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February 20, 2008
 
  Slightly different photo licensing situation...
I am a art photographer, and have done absolutely no commercial photography, to date. However, I just had someone who owns a small catering company request to use one of my images as branding for ...
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February 19, 2008
 
  Hanging an Exhibit
Not sure this is the best category for this but:A local salon wants to hang some photos of mine...odd question:How should I hang info cards next to the photos (cards where I can put my web address,...
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February 19, 2008
 
  trademark/copywrite restrictions photos in WDW?
I've read very vague and conflicting things on this... maybe someone here has a clue?If I shoot pictures at, say Walt Disney World and would like to use them for saleable products (say prints, ...
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February 16, 2008
 
  How to start a Photo Business
I am now ready to start my own business (state of Wyoming) and I'm looking at my options. From what I have seen through online companies that help you start your business one cannot deduct trav...
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May 13, 2008
 
  What to Charge
Hello BetterPhoto people! I was recently asked by a friend of mine to copy, restore, and make prints of some of her older photos. They are mostly from the 1950's era. Some of them are torn, fad...
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February 14, 2008
 
  Indoor portraits with harp.
Well a friend of mine has asked me to take some photos of her and her harp. This is something that I have wanted to do for a while and have some ideas but could use some more ideas as far as backdr...
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March 01, 2008
 
  Max size prints provia/velvia
I have a number of images on Provia & Velvia & wondered what the max size high quality(saleable) prints I could make from these. I am looking at scanning them to VERY high res 150mb+ files,...
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February 06, 2008
 
  websites
I am really wanting to go all the way with my business and I am interested in starting my own website. Does anyone have any ideas where to start with this. I shoot portrait and nature. I am intere...
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February 03, 2008
 
  working for a greeting card company
Hello!I have my website through Betterphoto.com, and I have a question. I was contacted by a person named Amy Reinhart from Cardthartic.com about this company buying some of my photos. Since they c...
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February 03, 2008
 
  Pricing Help Advice Needed
I have had a large food distribution company approach me to use 4 of my photographs. They want me to deliver the files on CD for them to make ONE poster each to display at THREE local Trade Shows....
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February 03, 2008
 
  Website photography assignment
I have been asked to provide a bid for taking product photos (pearl jewelry)to appear on a potential client's new website. This will be my first real commercial job and first time to photograp...
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February 02, 2008
 
  PayPal has competition!!!! Free $25 too!!!!!!
PayPal has some competition and the competition is giving free money. You will receive $25 for registering with them. It is registered by the FDIC. There are no fees for buyers or sellers. Plea...
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February 01, 2008
 
  Do I owe tax on photo contest income
I am an amateur photographer who managed to will several local contests in 2007. The prize money ranged from $30 to $100 and totaled $450. Do I have to report all of this as income? In many cases t...
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January 29, 2008
 
  preparing photos for an exhibtion
Hi, I'm trying to plan for my first exhibit at a small gallery. It's not a particularly fancy place, but I still am trying my best to pretend I know what I’m doing (even though I have no ...
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January 29, 2008
 
  Fees
I have been honing my "art" of live performance photography, and now I am looking into approaching an up and coming band as their photographer and a new local venue owner as his "in house" photogra...
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February 03, 2008
 
  Identity Security for Photos of Child
Like most grandparents, I am the proud grandmom of a most adorble toddler. I have taken many photos of her that I think are very special and have them posted in my gallery.I have chatted with her ...
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January 25, 2008
 
  Taxes - Professional Photographer
Hello, Im planning on quitting my part time job this summer to become a freelance photographer. What I need to know is taxes or no taxes??? I will be working with Remax realestate agency locally, a...
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January 24, 2008
 
  Wedding Photography: What Camera?
I am curious! What kind of camera do wedding photographers use when shooting on location?...
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January 29, 2008