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You Wonder Why A Pro Photographer Is Protective Of Our Work?
Photographer – So I’m doing some research on an image I created. This caused me to go to the Garfield Home website. I stumbled upon a photography event at the Garfield Home, part of the US National Parks. Here’s a … Continue reading
Your Rights – Public Photography
Your Rights Often photographers will ask about their right to photograph people in public? Do I need a release? Let’s start by asking where are you? Legal rights vary from country to country. They may even vary from state to … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Street Photography, The Business Of Photography
Tagged business, Event, legal, photography, Rights
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What’s All The Fuss?
Have you noticed how photographers are overly protective of their images? I often get requests from people to send them digital photos. To the point they feel they are entitled to them. Here’s an example of why photographers are so … Continue reading
Posted in Copyright Resources, Portrait, The Business Of Photography
Tagged Art, business, photography, portrait
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Working For FREE?
If you own a business, I’m sure at some point you’ve been asked to work for FREE. In this case the article is directed at photographers. But I’ll bet if you replace “photographer” with your profession, the scenario will sound … Continue reading
Posted in Business/Marketing, Photog Is Art, The Business Of Photography
Tagged Art, business, Commercial, Event, family, Organizations, photography
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How A Photographer Turned Pro!
Almost everyone today believes that technology makes you a photographer. You’ve heard me talk about understanding light, learning the craft, knowing your camera/phone and studying light. Here’s an article about Michael Afonso and his journey to turning pro. Michael Afonso: … Continue reading
Posted in Business/Marketing, How-Tos, Portrait, The Business Of Photography
Tagged business, photography, portrait
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British Photographers Invade Cleveland College Of Art & Design
A group of British photographers spent time with photography students talking about photography as a profession and shared techniques. Having mentored local high school students about entrepreneurship, I would encourage you to spend time with students on careers and other … Continue reading
Posted in Business/Marketing, Kids, Photog Is Art, The Business Of Photography
Tagged high school, mentor, photography, student
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Photography And Copyrights – Who Cares?
Let’s start by saying as soon as you press the shutter, your image is protected under federal copyright laws. Many social media sites are changing their “terms-of-service” to minimize or eliminate your rights under the copyright laws. Do you wonder … Continue reading
Posted in Copyright Resources, How-Tos, The Business Of Photography
Tagged business, copyright, Head Shot, photography, portrait
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Photography And The “Retail Syndrome”
I don’t know why, but so many clients feel that by paying a photographer for service, they OWN the results. Perhaps it’s what I’ll call the “Retail Purchase Syndrome”. You walk into the store, give the cashier the money and … Continue reading
Posted in Business/Marketing, Copyright Resources, The Business Of Photography
Tagged business, copyrights, photography
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Please Tell Me If I Get This Bad!
Photography has been a passion of mine for almost – well, too many years (chuckle). Even as a kid I used my Dad’s 8mm movie camera to make a stupid little movie. I cut a door in a cardboard box. … Continue reading
Posted in Business/Marketing, The Business Of Photography
Tagged business, customer service, local business, small business
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Is Cheap Photography Really Good For The Customer?
There is no doubt this economy has taken it’s toll on small business. I get offers to shoot for organizations for free in hopes their event will generate leads for my studio – Yeah right! Brides call to get pricing for … Continue reading
Posted in Business/Marketing, Portrait, The Business Of Photography
Tagged business, family, high school, photography, portrait, wedding
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Photography Assingment – Too Good To Be True?
This was an inquiry I received through marketingtool.com After going through this inquiry, I made up my mind I would not participate in the assignment. You know what they say about “too-good-to-be-true”. Hello I will like to confirm if you … Continue reading
Posted in Business/Marketing, The Business Of Photography
Tagged business, Helpful Hints, photography, portrait, wedding
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PHOTOS, FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN
As a photographer, I attempt to “eke” out a living using my camera equipment, studio, creative talent and through the sale of my work. Pro photographers work hard in this current economic state to find the next assignment and/or client. … Continue reading
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