BetterPhoto Q&A: Tips on Beginner Photography

Looking for tips on beginner photography? This Q&A deals with all the aspects of getting your feet wet in this great adventure that is photography.

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  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
 
  Copyright
How do you obtain a Copyright for your work?...
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March 30, 2004
 
  How To Make a Portifilo
I think I read every question in here, but I can't find anywhere on how to make a portifilo? #1) Do they still make them or is it all on line now? #2) What goes in a portifilo? Can it be a mix...
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November 04, 2003
 
  career
What made you decide to work as a photographer?What is the salary position for this job?Does this job require alot of traveling?Is there enough payto supporta large family?Are you ever bored with y...
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November 29, 2002
 
  Just started to sell work
Dear all who can help, For a while I have just given my pictures away as presents to family members. (I mostly do close up work)I have just started to sell work to people. I need to know how to mar...
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November 30, 2002
 
  other options with photos
Has anyone thought of a way to make money with photos other than just selling your prints or slides....such as how do you go about getting a photo on a tile or ceramics(like canister sets) or anyth...
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March 28, 2003
 
  Job description of a photographer
Please furmish me some ways/means how to start a career/ business regarding photography. What are the least expensive equipments to use for a budding photographer like me? But I'd like to have ...
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July 01, 2003
 
  How to sell my photo's
How do I go about selling my photo's legally? Sales tax license, etc......
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October 11, 2002
 
  start up advise
I am very interested in starting a sports photography bussiness.Also considering being set up to do mobile digital event photos. I wanted some advice on equipment preferences , marketing ideas, etc...
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October 27, 2002
 
  New Photographer
I love taking pictures of my kids... and everyone that sees them asks me to take pictures of their kids, weddings, dogs, etc. I just bought a Nikon 55 with 28-80mm lens. My question is, as I read...
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October 04, 2004
 
  looking at colleges
Hi i'm a jounior in high school and have alreayd taken a photo class at my school and now i'm currently taking one at the CIA Cleveland Instaute of Art. I'm searching for a college in ...
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September 25, 2002
 
  Photo contest
Which URL can I get all the 2002 international photography contest?...
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September 18, 2002
 
  Transparencies
I took some advise from this web site and bought the book Photographers Market 2003. By the way, it is great advice. But would someone explain to me about 35mm transparencies and images in digital...
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September 12, 2002
 
  Getting Started As A Professional
I am a junior in high school and I am very interested in becoming a portrait photographer. How much schooling is required? My dream is to own my own studio in my town. Is it possible to maybe work ...
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December 19, 2002
 
  How to Get Insurance for Equipment
On a trip last month I slipped, but my fall was cushioned by my camera and lens. Good for me but, not the camera and lens. As I replace that equipment, I want to get insurance for it. I contacte...
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February 08, 2005
 
  How Do I Get Into the Business?
My experience in photography is very limited, being restricted to disposable cameras, etc. Last year I came back from Europe a series photos that I consider to be very artistic. Where can I get a...
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August 13, 2002
 
  Gotta start somewhere.
I've been offered a chance to possibly have some of my pictures published in a magazine. The publisher has offered me credits of name, phone number and email in exchange for use of the pics. ...
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August 12, 2002
 
  improvisions
Can l have some tips to improvise for equipment.I own an SLR and accessories are hard to come by , also expensive.I intend to set up a studio in the ...
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August 06, 2002
 
  improvisions
Can l have some tips to improvise for equipment.I own an SLR and accessories are hard to come by , also expensive.I intend to set up a studio in the ...
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August 05, 2002
 
  Improvisions for photography
hiel would like to first try as a freelance photography and eventually have my own studio. l own a SLR manual camera at present ,and do not h...
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July 29, 2002