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Stock photos and property releases guide lines
I have a plant web site www.plantstogrow.com. There are about 6,000 pictures on the site. I get many requests for the picture and even was offered to buy my data base. I am going to start a new ... |
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Photography for insurance and real estate-help?
Hello- I am a stay-at-home mom. I have a Nikon D70 and really have had fun taking photos. I have been told I should pursue photography professionally. I was thinking of getting into the insurance a... |
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Letters Offering My Services
I'd like to send out letters to churches, schools, daycares, etc. offering my photography services for yearbooks, directories or just general photography. They would be tailored of course to th... |
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Muslin Backdrops
I am intrested in finding out how to create photo muslin backdrops. My questions are: How or what to use for preparation of muslin? Also, what kinds of paints are recommended if using airbrush and ... |
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New to the business
I am just getting started as a pro photographer. I would love to open my own studio. However, I have lots of questions about how to get started. I want to take the proper steps and need to be point... |
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Greeting cards
I've been making cards for friends and family with some of my photographs, and have been pasting the picture on the front a blank, folded note card. I've thought about trying to sell some ... |
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Unsure pictures are good enough to sell
I've been taking some course on photography as well as pictures of friends and family. Recently, friends have attempted to make copies at Walgreens and have been denied because they need a stu... |
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Photographers health
Does anyone know of a open end group insurance for Photographers?... |
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Prom Pictures - Best Way To Traffic It
Looks like I'll be doing photos for a "Sparkle N Shine" dance at a school this Saturday. These are similar to "prom" pictures and I have two ladies that will be helping me: One will be taking c... |
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coffee table books
I've been trying to find a book publisher that can print small orders (25-30 of the same book) of hard cover coffee table style photo books for a resonable amount of money. I have used picabo... |
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Copyright on print?
I have a question for those that are doing portrait work. Do you print a small copyright on the picture? I have seen portrait photos with and without it.And if you don't do portrait shoots, w... |
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Displaying photos for clients
First of all "Merry Christmas"I wonder if anyone has any sugestions on where to buy photo display cards.I am looking for cardboard folders that I can slip 8.5 x 11 prints into.to mail out to my cu... |
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How Much Should I Charge?
I have been asked to do photo shoots for a few of my friends but I am unsure as to how much to charge them for my services. I am also being asked for enlargements of some of my work. What would be ... |
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Model releases
I have recently started taking pictures for a Hockey team. The team is sponsered by a local Bar. The team wanted some pictures for the Bar/Hockey team website. They have no pictures on their site... |
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Sports photography question
This summer I shot quite a few baseball pictures, and am currently shooting volleyball inside gyms. I've tried to sell my pictures internet-based as opposed to printing them on site. For baseb... |
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Senior Portraits
I work occasionally at a local high school and some seniors have volunteered to let me practice on them for senior portraits. I do not normally shoot people and have no idea where to find poses or... |
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Fee charged by gallery for displaying your work.
I have filled out a questionaire about displaying in art galleries. Mac Worthington Gallery of Columbus Ohio has called and wants to see 5 or 6 pieces of my work, and that there would be a fee invo... |
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What about the paperwork?
Hi everyone! I am starting my own biz taking portraits of children. (childflowers.com for those who would like to see my work)I need forms. Forms for people scheduling photo sessions.. forms for... |
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Common # of proofs for senior session
During my senior sessions, I normally take 150-300 photos. However, I take more than I need to make sure eyes are open, smiles are nice, etc. My session fee is $50 and I'm wondering how many pr... |
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Family wants me to scan portraits
What do you do when your family wants you to scan professional portraits? How do you make them understand? My cousin got her senior pictures done this year, and I know as soon as they get the pri... |
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