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  Selling prints of zoo animal shots
I looked through the archives of questions and though I may have missed one, I didn't see anything touching on this question.Does anyone have any experience with, or thoughts on selling images ...
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February 28, 2011
 
  Website
How can I make money and a career out of photography....
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February 27, 2011
 
  Property Release
If I take a photo for possible sale, what are the release laws regarding the personal property in the photo? From what I have researched and read, I would need a signed release from each property ...
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February 22, 2011
 
  Tear Sheets
For several years, I had photos published in a magazine on a freelance basis. I've not had anything published in the last two years, but would like to get in with some other publications. One...
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February 08, 2011
 
  Shoot Residential Doors
Am working on a project to photograph New England Residential doors. My question is do I have to get a release from the owners of the homes I shoot ?Will eventually end up a book I am publishing. ...
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January 09, 2011
 
  How Long to Keep Client Photos
Studio photographers: How long do you keep clients' photos? I have 3 years worth of clients' photos on my computer and backup. I would like to start deleting, or at least moving old photos...
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December 23, 2010
 
  Photoshoot pricing & CD's
Hi - I am slowing trying to build my busienss. I hve dones things for family and friends of family. I started charging $100 and then would give them a copy of their pics on CD. But I am now tryi...
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December 16, 2010
 
  Creating a Copyright image in Aperture
I have just started selling my photos and would really like to put my company name in the bottom corner. Can anyone tell me how to do this in Aperture? I am beginning to think I must be the only on...
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December 08, 2010
 
  Editing Photos
I enjoy editing my photos in Photoshop Elements and was interested in doing this for others part-time. Is there a market for this? How would you get started? Thanks....
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November 24, 2010
 
  Outdoor Artist Tent
I am in the market to buy a white outdoor artist tent with some type of mesh or panel walls for doing outdoor art shows. Any suggestions on the what brand of tent works well....
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November 24, 2010
 
  Marketing
I am looking for a good marketing tutorial does anyone use a book or website to explain how to market my Photos with good resources I would like to promote my website www.westelkimpressions.com and...
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December 16, 2010
 
  Marketing
I am looking for a good marketing tutorial does anyone use a book or website to explain how to market my Photos with good resources I would like to promote my website www.westelkimpressions.com and...
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November 16, 2010
 
  photos for an exibit
I am trying to do a local exibit... I have to submit 6 photos... I want to do my shell photos... I have quit a few shell pics. that have made editors picks... could someone sugest if they think the...
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November 05, 2010
 
  Underwater Portraits
I am in the research phase of a business venture with my son's swim instructor. I have a portrait photography business, and am researching the idea of doing underwater photography with his sw...
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October 22, 2010
 
  Photo Printing Release for others to print
Has anyone used a release so that someone can print your photos? I have done a few photo sesions for family and friends where I have simply given them the CD so that they can go to the store and p...
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October 20, 2010
 
  Contract for non profits
Does anyone have a contract that they have used for non profits? I found one on line but I am hoping for something different, would appreciate any help. I have an event at the end of the month an...
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October 11, 2010
 
  Class Reunion photo package options + prices
Greetings!I've been hired (by my uncle/serving committee member) to shoot a multi-year (1968-1974) class reunion, which is quickly approaching.This is my first paid/hired gig and I'm a bit ...
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October 03, 2010
 
  Shooting Senior Casual Portraits
One of my daughter's friends has asked me to take her Senior Casual photos for the yearbook. At first I said no because I am fairly new to photography and have not taken portraits of anyone ex...
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September 26, 2010
 
  where to find....
Does anyone know where I can find one of those stand-up metal grids that I see people use for senior pictures....where they hang jerseys on, etc....?Thanks!...
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September 24, 2010
 
  What is the best way for clients to purchase photo
I have been taking picutres for family and friends to this point but am looking to branch out. In fact I have a few opportunities to shoots beyond that. What is the easiest way for clients to pur...
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September 21, 2010