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  How do you know when your photos are good?
How do you know when your photos are good enough to seel to the public?...
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October 21, 2012
 
  Artwork theft found on Desktop Nexus website
I'm posting this for anyone who has their images or other artwork posted online. The website www.desktopnexus.com is a wallpaper "sharing" site operated by Harry Maugans. His intentions appea...
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September 11, 2012
 
  photo printing for professional photographers
Hi,I am in the process of starting a business. Can anyone recommend an excellent photo printing company for professionals? I have a tax ID and I am ready to go but would love to hear thoughts abo...
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October 07, 2013
 
  have you seen a program that does this
i am looking for a program that adds this to pictures .......
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July 13, 2012
 
  Insurance and Contracts
What kind of insurance do you have when you have a small out of home photo business. What is the best to get? And do you always use a contract even if it is a short little event of an hour? Thanks...
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July 03, 2012
 
  photostock general question
Hi guys,My name is Ken and I have been learning a lot of thing about photography from Betterphoto. Thank you betterphoto.I would like to ask anyone who ever sold their pictures on stock photo websi...
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July 16, 2012
 
  Image use for merchandise - Royalties?
Hi folks... does anyone out there currently have some of their images in use for merchandise/products/stationery, and you're operating with the vendor under a royalty agreement? (Such as, they...
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May 27, 2012
 
  photo pricing
I have been approached by a friend who has a casino party business (most clients are business but also some private parties). His idea is to have me as an approved vendor to photograph the events a...
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April 28, 2012
 
  cool idea
My daughter took my grandchild Kathryn to a child birthday party.They hired a professional photographer to come set up a photo booth and they took image's of all the kids separatelyat the littl...
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April 04, 2012
 
  Second Career at 60
I just turned 60 and I have been pursuing my interest in photography for the last 5 years. I am taking courses, doing workshops and reading a lot of books.As I begin to think about retiring from m...
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April 12, 2012
 
  model releases
Hello, I have a new book called "Golden Days, Mostly on Martha's Vineyard," about my Golden Retrievers. I have informal model releases (emails) from significant people I know. The question i...
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March 21, 2012
 
  Farm Photography Legislation
Just read that legislation has been introduced in several states that essentially would prohibit photography (and videos or other recordings) of agricultural operations, farm buildings and animals,...
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May 14, 2013
 
  Photography Business Name
I am trying to come up with a name for my new photography business and was hoping I could get advice and feedback on what to use. A few ideas:Peaceful ImagesPeaceful Moments PhotographyEmerald Sun...
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March 20, 2012
 
  Monetary Compensation
I live in one of California's wine districts. We have 24+ winerys all with tasting rooms on Main street. About a year ago, I began taking photo's for the winery of their bottled product. ...
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March 06, 2012
 
  ethics
our local newspaper published an article about a local boy and used (apparently) his senior picture with the article. The parents either scanned the picture or it was on a CD and sent it as a JPEG...
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March 06, 2012
 
  Selling photos for business symbol/logo use?
I have had a request from a small business in Australia (NSW) to use one of my images as a logo/symbol. My questions are, how much do I charge for the use in this case? Any help will be most apprec...
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February 14, 2012
 
  Signature on canvas print?
I'm going to be selling some black and white landscape images. I've had them printed on canvas, so there's no matting. Should I somehow sign the prints (either through photoshop or ot...
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February 06, 2012
 
  Pricing for Use of your Photos on a CD
I am curious to find out what others charge for usage of an image(s) on a Professional Music CD. The usage will be limited to reproduction of the image on the CD. Thanks,Lynda...
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January 30, 2012
 
  How do I price a photo for a travel book?
I've recently been asked if I would sell one of my images for a Travel Book. Of course the answer will be yes, but I'm not sure how to negotiate the selling price. I was not given any infor...
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February 17, 2012
 
  a question of ethics
A few years ago my wife and I attended a rennasiance festival and I took lots of shots of the people. At the time I did not have my part time photography business and did not get permission/approva...
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January 21, 2012