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  Where to find Glossy note card paper
Anyone know where I can find glossy note card paper? HP makes one but it's a letter-sized sheet that folds once to make an enormous card. I have paper that is two to a sheet so it's a nice...
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July 03, 2007
 
  Studio Business License Needed?
I have recently rented studio space in a privately owned building in which there are about 75 other artists and photographers also renting studio space. My plan, after some remodeling and painting...
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February 23, 2007
 
  On Stamping the Back of a Photo...
Someone mentioned to me that there may be special ink for stamping the back of photos that does not simply wipe off. Does anyone know anything about this?Thanks!!! :)Julie...
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March 08, 2007
 
  Fund-raiser start-up business?
I am thinking of starting a fund-raiser photography business and would like some feedback. I was thinking of asking $30 ($20 for me and $10 per family,couple, or single I photograph to go towards ...
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February 24, 2007
 
  Selling The Rights
I am a portrait photographer. I was recently asked if I would sell the rights of the photos (not taken yet) to a customer. Her brother has part ownership in a photo lab. I am leaning toward not ...
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February 28, 2007
 
  photo signature
i would like a way to stamp my signature on my photos.i ordered a stamper but need gold photo safe ink.I would rater find an embosser to use gold ink, to order but havent had any luck.any suggestio...
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February 28, 2007
 
  mounting, matting, & selling prints
Hi all, I have been contacted by someone who wants to buy a print. I was very surprised and was not expecting this. My problem is I don't know much about having a print properly mounted and m...
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February 18, 2007
 
  ethics and permission
I took a photo a few years ago while traveling of a mother and son in a remote Asian village. I got verbal permission to take the photo, but as I'm not a professional did not get anything beyon...
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February 16, 2007
 
  stock photography
Has anyone heard of www.luckyoliver.com?I would like to get feedback on this site compared to istock? Is it worth it? I have a few images there and I found it easy to get on, although I have never...
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February 17, 2007
 
  Digital Rights Management
I wondering how other photographers feel about anyone being able to copy their online images by using the screen print keys, then pasting them into photoshop?I think some of mine were copied that w...
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February 28, 2007
 
  thumbnails
Hi, I have been trying to figure out thumbnails for my website and I can not get the size right. Is there an action in photoshop that any one knows of that will allow me to make a thumbnail. Hope...
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February 16, 2007
 
  image purchase offer
I'm just curious to know if anyone else on better photo has had interest from Ayman Awad wanting to purchase an image??...
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February 14, 2007
 
  Selling Postcards
Does anybody have any advice on selling their images on postcards? I live in Chicago and am very interested in selling my postcard designs to local businesses. Is this something I could do on my ...
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February 15, 2007
 
  Fashion Photography tips? Please help.
I am doing an assignment on the ND Photography course. We're doing studio photography and need research on several areas of studio work including fashion photography. I'm struggling to fi...
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February 10, 2007
 
  Pricing Photographic Work
I've already looked through previous questions on this topic but some of it is dated and I need ideas current to 2007. I've recently shot some photos for a local publication (magazine) ...
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February 08, 2007
 
  How to get started in the business?
Hi, I've loved photography for about 3 years now and I would like to start doing something about starting my own business. Slowly. I'm no pro but my passion for photography is huge. My ques...
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February 08, 2007
 
  Cash, credit or check to collect payment
Hello to all of the professional photographers. How are you set up to collect payment from clients? I'm considering pay-pal or Costco's credit card plan, cash, and check. I want clients ...
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February 21, 2007
 
  Small Photography Businesses
How many of you fellow members are working as full-time photographers?Or having the photography as a side business to your other job?...
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June 16, 2007
 
  Photo pricing questions
Ok guys, Im starting to get alot of interest in some of my work! I was wondering how to price a photo with a frame of 16x20" with a photo of 11x14"? Do you price the photo size or the frame size?...
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February 02, 2007
 
  photo Parties
Hi - I was wondering if anyone has any working knowledge of the photo parties biz opportunity offered by www.shuttermoms.com It seems like a great idea but the info pack is a little steep at $995....
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February 02, 2007