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| wedding photography marketing | 6/9/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: Good morning, I LOVE photographing people and did various part-time courses in photography. I am ...
A: Generally the most cost-effective way for portrait/wedding photographers to market themselves is by ...
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| Analog photography | 5/27/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: I am writing to ask some questions about yourself. I'm writing a paper for a graduate class on ...
A: It has been nearly 7 years since I last used my Dark Room. I can see the need of a Fine Arts ...
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| Writting bad reviews about another photographer? Bad business move? | 5/25/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: So, I apparently have the worst luck when it comes to hiring my own wedding photographer. I've ...
A: In my opinion writing reviews about any business should be concerning your overall experience as an ...
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| Photography degree | 5/18/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: Is a college degree necessary for photography?
A: A college education is not necessary for photography. I've answered this question before. Here is ...
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| unsure of pursing photography career/major | 5/13/2009 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
Q: I am your typical "undecided about choosing a major" college student. I have always been artisically ...
A: Kevin, You are right, there is no silver bullet. But hard work is the key to success. Yes, the ...
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| unsure of pursing photography career/major | 5/13/2009 | Erin Reid Coker |
Q: I am your typical "undecided about choosing a major" college student. I have always been artisically ...
A: First off, it sounds like you certainly have your head on straight. You realize what your strengths ...
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| unsure of pursing photography career/major | 5/13/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: I am your typical "undecided about choosing a major" college student. I have always been ...
A: To know thyself is a great start in helping to determine one's course of direction in making a ...
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| Taking pictures of families outside | 5/9/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: When is the best time of day to take portraits of families in a park setting? Do I want the sun ...
A: In the park setting, I would not want the sun shining into the eyes of your subjects, it would cause ...
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| do I have to pay for photos I don't like | 5/7/2009 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
Q: I recently had photos taken to be used in my career. I was given a verbal quote for 200.00 which was ...
A: Ann, It's too bad you are having this experience. It's sounds like a bunch of miscommunication. ...
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| should I have to pay for photos I don't like? | 5/7/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: I recently had photos taken to be used in my career. I was given a verbal quote for 200.00 which was ...
A: In your second sentence you said, "I was given a verbal quote for $200 which was to include the ...
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| photography careers | 5/5/2009 | Erin Reid Coker |
Q: i am a student in the 8th grade. i am looking to be a photographer. i am currently doing a research ...
A: Alex, this is a tough question to answer especially due to the recent fall of many large newspapers ...
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| Sports Photography, Sports Journalism | 5/3/2009 | Erin Reid Coker |
Q: Erin, I've wanted to work in sports journalism since middle school. I recently dropped out of a ...
A: Great questions and at least you have your sense of humor to get you along in these rough times! I ...
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| Education. | 4/24/2009 | Erin Reid Coker |
Q: Do you need to go to college to be a photographer? If so, how many years would be necessary?
A: Depends... What kind of photography are you interested in? Long story short, I would say that you ...
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| Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSI | 4/16/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: Mr. Wood, My wife is wanting to get into photography (weddings, engagement, etc.), and we are ...
A: My camera of choice is the Nikon Coolpix 8700. It has a zoom lens. My feeling is that you won't need ...
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| nonrefundable wedding photo deposits | 4/12/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: I read your previous post about nonrefundable wedding photography deposits. Are you saying it is ...
A: Even more details and updates about this and other consumer issues may be found on my website at ...
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| Using Peanuts Images | 4/10/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: Our high school has purchased the rights to do You're A Good Man Charlie Brown through Tams Witmark. ...
A: On the Tams Witmark home page at http://www.tamswitmark.com/ they state that they do NOT license ...
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| How to handle Refunds & Contracts? | 4/9/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: How do you decided when a refund should be given and when someone is just out to get a discount? We ...
A: You've actually answered your own question when you say that you will be using a contract. There are ...
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| How to handle Refunds & Contracts? | 4/9/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: How do you decided when a refund should be given and when someone is just out to get a discount? We ...
A: Many of my photography policies are designed not only to protect me, but also my customers. Most of ...
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| Refundable Wedding Photography Deposits? | 4/7/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: I'm starting a wedding photography business and was wondering how you handle deposits. Do you ...
A: I have a page on my website for more in depth answers to these questions and other important issues ...
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| Other people at the wedding? Get there photos too? | 3/26/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: This may be a silly silly question, but as the hired photographer do you only capture photos of the ...
A: Those are good questions as I get asked those questions even by brides and other photographers now ...
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| Wedding photographer etiquette? | 3/18/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: I photographed weddings for my family, and the word has spread. I now have people calling me to ...
A: Definitely shoot at the highest JPEG setting you have. Lately these days wedding photographers ...
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| Wedding photographer etiquette? | 3/17/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: I photographed weddings for my family, and the word has spread. I now have people calling me to ...
A: Some of the background information you provided there has cleared up some questions that were in the ...
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| Wedding Photography? | 3/16/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: Can you give me tips for taking wedding photos? Where should I stand, what is considered rude etc? ...
A: While taking wedding photos, remember that the bride and groom are the most important people there, ...
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| Wedding photographer etiquette? | 3/16/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: I photographed weddings for my family, and the word has spread. I now have people calling me to ...
A: The first advise I should perhaps give is, "Don't rush yourself". Don't jump in without first ...
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| school research project. | 2/26/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: I'm doing a project in school, about any career we want, I chose photography. i was wondering if ...
A: Photography is important because it enable one to preserve a slice of history. Inside that picture ...
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| organizing pics,hdd help | 2/18/2009 | Sara Bella |
Q: Hey I work in a photo studio where the photographers shoot with latest canons and nikons and they ...
A: This a really involved subject and is not really my area of expertise. With that disclaimer out of ...
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| organizing hdd help | 2/18/2009 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
Q: Hey I work in a photo studio where the photographers shoot with latest canons and nikons and they ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not the person to ask this question. You might try a technical thread. I know ...
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| Album Design Software | 2/18/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: Hey I work in a photo studio where the photographers shoot with latest canons and nikons and they ...
A: I recommend LumaPix FotoFusion Extreme available from http://www.lumapix.com/index.shtml Also check ...
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| software help | 2/18/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: Hey I work in a photo studio where the photographers shoot with latest canons and nikons and they ...
A: With the price of external hd's so low, I think I would invest in another external hd, disconnect ...
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| Wedding Photography Techniques and Tricks Chattanooga TN | 2/16/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: I am an "all experts"er also, (in the picture framing area), so i know how much of yourself you must ...
A: Your questions are broad in scope and since you mentioned you are also looking to take your business ...
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| photography | 2/12/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: i am a 12 year old girl and wants to get into photography. i have 2 questions to ask: 1. how old ...
A: That's good. Ask the librarian as to where the books on art and photography are. Tell her you want ...
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| photography | 2/12/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: i am a 12 year old girl and wants to get into photography. i have 2 questions to ask: 1. how old ...
A: I am assuming that you mean by starting photography, you mean a professional career. Because if you ...
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| Public use of a photo without permission | 2/1/2009 | John Wilson |
Q: I am a professional headshot photographer. A well known self published author in the entertainment ...
A: Since you mentioned you would not have given permission for the use of the image anyway, and since ...
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| Photographers' Rights | 1/10/2009 | Erin Reid Coker |
Q: I'm an 18 year old girl and I have a question about the rights of photographers. I'd like to start ...
A: This is an interesting question...if it's actually real. First off, where do you live. I think the ...
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| Photographers' Rights | 1/10/2009 | Don Wood |
Q: I'm an 18 year old girl and I have a question about the rights of photographers. I'd like to start ...
A: You've learned a valuable lesson in life. Now you will have to suffer the consequences of your ...
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| Photography | 12/1/2008 | Don Wood |
Q: I was wondering about what you need to know to become a photographer? Also if you have to go to ...
A: The more education you get the easier it will be for you to succeed. Going to college to the ...
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| Paper! | 11/13/2008 | Don Wood |
Q: I am a Photography student working on a paper for my College Orientation class and I was hoping that ...
A: I think this is close to what is expected of a news photographer. You must be able to bring back a ...
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| Photography | 11/12/2008 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
Q: Ok I'm thinking about doing photography on the side. Just for a few hours like 12-4 or 5-7 something ...
A: Amy, It's tough to answer what your are asking. Successful photographers (commercial) do it full ...
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| From a not-now-but-aspiring-to-be-pro. ....customer wants ALL raw images on a CD... | 11/10/2008 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
Q: I am by no means a pro but people like my work so I'll occasionally do shoots for friends and ...
A: Leigh, Yes, it is industry practice to edit out the "bad" ones! It's your work and if they are ...
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| Website Designers Chattanooga Tennessee | 11/2/2008 | John Wilson |
Q: I was visiting your website and it sure is big and seems well designed to me. Do you do your website ...
A: I am the website designer for all my websites and I also design websites for other businesses in the ...
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