BetterPhoto Q&A: Selling Your Photos

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  Software to Help with Pricing?
I am looking for software that helps determine rates for photo usage. It seems like I read about this a while back and never thought I would need it. Now, I have questions on pricing photo servic...
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August 28, 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
 
  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
 
  Selling Photos for Calendars
How can I sell my photos to calendar companies? I like to take country scenes, old barns, etc. What other way can I sell photos without a big expense to myself? Thanks....
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August 14, 2004
 
  Viewers Who Want Photo Freebies
I have gotten an increasing number of requests for use of my photos on that are displayed on this site. The problem is that most of them expect for the photos to be free! In one case the request w...
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June 01, 2004
 
  Copyright Infringement on Digital
Here is a question that was brought up by a fellow on my lists at Yahoo groups: He was accused of copyright infringement by a company. Since he took the photo digitally, he has no negs. So how do y...
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May 04, 2004
 
  Black and White from Color Film?
First of all, thanks to everyone who contributes to the many questions. My question: I have been asked to provide some outdoor black and white shots for interior design, approximately 20 x 30 size...
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May 28, 2004
 
  How to Number a Series of Prints?
I am about to sell several digital photographs. I have been told they are quite good. I intend to sell more than 1 print of each, but cannot find any info regarding the numbering of prints - i.e., ...
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April 20, 2004
 
  How to Become a Professional Photographer
Hello, I want to become a professional photographer specializing in studio and wedding photography. I took a beginning photography class 3 yrs ago in college, so I am a little familiar with photog...
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January 30, 2004
 
  Selling Photos - What to Charge
I am trying to sell my photos to card and calander companies but do not have any idea of what to charge for each print they order....
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February 19, 2004
 
  How To Submit Photos For Sale
I recently purchased the book Photographer's Market 2004. I am trying to market my photography so that I am able to sell my work. The listings are very brief, I am not familiar with some of th...
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October 03, 2003
 
  How To Start Your Own Business?
I have done pictures for years, lots of weddings, senior pictures for family and friends and of course my own kids. I would like to bust into the business but am a little scared to do so. I haven&#...
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February 20, 2004
 
  How Do I Go About Selling Negatives?
My father-in-law passed away a couple of years ago. He was a professional photographer for over 40 years. In 1962 while working for the Berkeley Gazette, he shot pictures of President John F Kenn...
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August 20, 2003
 
  What About Proofs?
I was wondering what you pro's are doing nowdays about sending out proofs of poitraits you have taken? How do you cover your copyright if they leave the studio for "desision making". With scann...
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July 08, 2004
 
  Photography Licences
Do need a licence to take pictures of things for charge for other people?...
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June 15, 2003
 
  Location Copyright Question
I have numerous photos of lighthouses, National Park Scenes etc. I am sure I am not the only who has very similar if not identical shots of these structures (angles, lighting, etc.) Is it copyrigh...
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February 08, 2004
 
  property releases
I am looking to go professional and sell my images, but I am not sure about property release forms. For instance, if you shoot a picture of a public building, do you have to have permission from w...
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December 05, 2002
 
  Getting my work published!
Guess what peoples?I'm getting my work published!I did a formal photo shoot the other day for a friend. I didn't charge her for it or anything, because she's a good friend of mine. Anyw...
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March 02, 2004
 
  Being a Profressional
Many people see the photos I do of my family and ask me to do some for them. When can you be considered a professional and when do know when to begin charging for your photos???Could you please lo...
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November 27, 2002
 
  Obtaining my own web page
Hello, I'm thinking seriously about buying a web page thru you guys and i'd like to know, what is the normal pic size that can be used to download onto my page?....I am wanting to really ma...
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January 03, 2003