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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Camera Functions | 1/30/2012 | Don Wood |
| Q: Do you by chance know if there is a program mode in most cameras for taking photos at different ... A: I am unaware of any software program or camera that would do what you desire. Seems to me that what ... | ||
| Skin Reaction to Photo Chemicals | 1/24/2012 | Wedding Photographics |
| Q: Im not sure who to ask this question, a medical professional or a photographer! Anyway... this has ... A: Actually it has been just a little over 10 years since I operated a custom photo lab. We've gone ... | ||
| photographer | 12/3/2011 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
| Q: my brother was stopped by a pothographer and ask him if he was interested in modeling and gave him ... A: You should look up the photographer on the internet and see if they are real. Check out his work, ... | ||
| an apprentice? | 11/24/2011 | Don Wood |
| Q: and thanks for taking the time to give insight on my question. I am a high school student wanting ... A: I think I would consider continuing what you are doing now. Some studios might view you as a threat. ... | ||
| Senior Portraits | 7/21/2011 | Don Wood |
| Q: I have recently become very interested in photography> my sister is a senior this year and i will be ... A: Watch the background, you don't want to have a tree growing out of her head. Avoid direct sunlight ... | ||
| photography | 7/18/2011 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
| Q: I have been playing around with my camera and with editing websites, I am just wondering how a ... A: Toni, Working as a professional photographer is like any job, HARD WORK! Most professionals spend ... | ||
| copyright | 6/25/2011 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
| Q: I would like to use the pictures I have taken and sell them. I would like to copyright them. I need ... A: You have to copyright each image unfortunately. Go to this link: http://www.copyright.gov/ and you ... | ||
| Looking for new camera | 6/13/2011 | Don Wood |
| Q: I need help taking pictures of someone on stage in low light. My graduation pictures came out dark ... A: Your pictures came out too dark because you were probably too far from the person for your flash to ... | ||
| Photography | 5/3/2011 | Don Wood |
| Q: I'm doing a project for my AVID class and I have to make a photography portfolio. Do you have any ... A: Take your time, visualize the picture. Then decide on how to best take the picture. Do you want a ... | ||
| Follow-up on selling a photo | 4/8/2011 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
| Q: Apparently I asked too many follow-up questions and Allexperts wants me to write a new thread. I ... A: It is not industry practice to use use the image "forever". It is definitely done, but ... | ||
| Selling a photo | 4/7/2011 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
| Q: I received an email today from a web designer who says he is interested in buying one of the photos ... A: yes, you should specify time and use, email it to him and have him sign it and send back before you ... | ||
| Selling a photo | 4/7/2011 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
| Q: I received an email today from a web designer who says he is interested in buying one of the photos ... A: No problem. Well, prices can range from 350.00 for a small image for a small company to 2000 for a ... | ||
| The first Kodak Brownie | 4/7/2011 | H. Jo |
| Q: I apologize that this is not a "careers" question, but history of photography was listed as one of ... A: Try the following weblinks to get more information that may assist you in your novel researching ... | ||
| Selling a photo | 4/7/2011 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
| Q: I received an email today from a web designer who says he is interested in buying one of the photos ... A: Glad you are asking as many people just give away their images not realizing they should be paid. ... | ||
| photography career | 4/5/2011 | Don Wood |
| Q: I'm a 20 year old student from Portland, OR, aspiring to work in the photography field. I've been a ... A: Stay in school. Take as many business courses as you can. STAY IN SCHOOL. What area of photography ... | ||
| Professional Wedding Video & Photography Services Chattanooga | 3/29/2011 | Wedding Photographics |
| Q: I'm getting ready to buy a camcorder to use for weddings. I currently own a Canon 5D and my first ... A: I'm hearing every other week or so from professional wedding photographers seeking to add wedding ... | ||
| Research Interview | 3/20/2011 | Don Wood |
| Q: I am high school student doing a research paper on what I would like as a career; pohtography. I was ... A: I got started in this field because of my interest in things technical, darkroom work, etc. I was a ... | ||
| Research Interview | 3/19/2011 | Don Wood |
| Q: I am high school student doing a research paper on what I would like as a career; pohtography. I was ... A: Photography is for the small town person a very emotion-filled career. You photograph weddings, ... | ||
| commission for coffee table book | 2/1/2011 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
| Q: When publishers commission coffee table books featuring photography, how are the contracts usually ... A: Mary, It depends on the publisher and the type of book, usually. It's a joke in the photography ... | ||
| Question about breaking into the business of photography | 1/21/2011 | Tricia Scott-Sahler |
| Q: I have been taking fashion/commercial style photos for a while now, and I think I am ready to begin ... A: Congratulations on following your vision. Fashion photography is a very competitive field, well all ... | ||
| Wedding Photographer Keeping All Deposits Chattanooga Tennessee | 1/7/2011 | Wedding Photographics |
| Q: I booked a wedding photographer and paid a $500 deposit to secure the date. I paid her in full in ... A: Yes, it is ILLEGAL for that photographer to keep any additional money paid beyond the booking ... | ||
| camera | 11/5/2010 | Don Wood |
| Q: what model of nikon camera do you use? A: I use a Nikon Coolpix camera. However, please remember that I'm retired so my choice is dictated by ... | ||
| camera | 11/5/2010 | Elegant Images Weddings |
| Q: what kind of camera do you recommend for someone starting out? A: All depends on your budget and commitment to the career. Although I am a Canon shooter, there are ... | ||
| photog career | 10/22/2010 | Erin Reid Coker |
| Q: I am on social security disability at age 31. Do you think it is worth $50,000 to go to the Art ... A: In my opinion it really all depends on what kind of photography you want to get into. As far as ... | ||
| Career | 10/22/2010 | Elegant Images Weddings |
| Q: How did you get started in your profession? Because I hope to be a professional photographer myself ... A: Photos are no longer "taken" in b/w. In this digital age we have amazing flexibility to create ... | ||
| Professional Photography | 10/22/2010 | Don Wood |
| Q: I have an interest in photography and I'm pretty sure that's what i want to do as a career but I'm ... A: I personally prefer the Nikon brand. However, what you use is immaterial if you imagine what you ... | ||
| Professional Photography | 10/20/2010 | Don Wood |
| Q: I have an interest in photography and I'm pretty sure that's what i want to do as a career but I'm ... A: Imagination plays a key role in a good photograph. You need to be able to determine where to place ... | ||
| Career | 10/20/2010 | Elegant Images Weddings |
| Q: How did you get started in your profession? Because I hope to be a professional photographer myself ... A: Impact is the only element that is needed. How you achieve that is open to artistic interpretation. ... | ||
| Career | 10/19/2010 | Elegant Images Weddings |
| Q: How did you get started in your profession? Because I hope to be a professional photographer myself ... A: Always enjoyed taking pictures. Something really fascinate me about images. I started a loooooong ... | ||
| Professional Photography | 10/19/2010 | Don Wood |
| Q: I have an interest in photography and I'm pretty sure that's what i want to do as a career but I'm ... A: You need to take some business courses to help you in determining the prices you need to charge to ... | ||
| Advance Deposit/Retainer | 9/28/2010 | Elegant Images Weddings |
| Q: Question regarding advance payment for wedding. My wife to be and I visited a photographer about ... A: Only an attorney can answer whether you had an binding oral contract. Your presentation of money in ... | ||
| Wedding Photography | 9/9/2010 | Elegant Images Weddings |
| Q: I am near the end of my college education and my career choice is Wedding Photography - I am ... A: Two primary paths are available to you. You work for an established wedding photographer for a ... | ||
| Same-Sex Commitment Ceremonies | 4/26/2010 | Wedding Photographics |
| Q: Do you know if any photographers in or around Chattanooga that are willing to shoot a same-sex ... A: I don't know what kind of assignments various photographers do and do not accept. A photographer who ... | ||
| Light sensitivity | 3/14/2010 | Don Wood |
| Q: Are there cameras that are sensitive enough in low light conditions for photographing x-mas light ... A: If the shakiness comes from slight light winds, then the tripod is not doing the job, you could ... | ||
| Light sensitivity | 3/14/2010 | Don Wood |
| Q: Are there cameras that are sensitive enough in low light conditions for photographing x-mas light ... A: You need to put the camera on the tripod, take it off of auto-exposure and auto-focus, this should ... | ||
| Light sensitivity | 3/14/2010 | Don Wood |
| Q: Are there cameras that are sensitive enough in low light conditions for photographing x-mas light ... A: Yes. Now let me explain. You will need a camera that you can shut off the automatic flash, a tripod ... | ||
| Rights to use pictures on web site | 3/2/2010 | Don Wood |
| Q: I'm in the process of starting my own photography business and need help with the wording of some ... A: Each person whose photo you want to use should be contacted and a separate form used specifying the ... | ||
| Photography Jobs | 1/19/2010 | Don Wood |
| Q: I just graduated college with a major in photography and a minor in business. Although I love ... A: Photography is something that lends itself to part-timers. Most activities (weddings etc) are on the ... | ||
| photography | 1/12/2010 | Elegant Images Weddings |
| Q: im thinking about becoming a professional wedding photographer. But i want to know whats a great way ... A: There is no program (that I am aware of) that offers a degree in wedding photography as a specialty. ... | ||
| Photography | 1/2/2010 | Wedding Photographics |
| Q: I will try to make this brief and to the point. My Fiance is an excellent photographer and has a ... A: With a budget of $2,000 the camera and lens I would recommend for starting is the Canon EOS 7D SLR ... | ||
Careers: Photography
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Don Wood
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Expertise
I have been a professional photographer for 35 years. Wedding, portraits, passports, copies, groups pix, reunions, etc. Specialty in photography of large groups. I also have worked in newspaper photography for most of my photographic years. I have built and maintained a b/w darkroom, and a color darkroom.
Experience
I have been a professional photographer for 35 years. I am transitioning to digital photography so I might be able to help in that field. I'm retired now but am still able to be helpful in the field. I have built a b/w, color darkroom, worked in a color lab, worked in the newspaper field both in darkroom and as a shooter.
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Education/Credentials
New York Institute of Photography
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