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Camera Functions1/30/2012Don 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 Chemicals1/24/2012Wedding 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 ...
photographer12/3/2011Tricia 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?11/24/2011Don 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 Portraits7/21/2011Don 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 ...
photography7/18/2011Tricia 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 ...
copyright6/25/2011Tricia 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 camera6/13/2011Don 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 ...
Photography5/3/2011Don 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 photo4/8/2011Tricia 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 photo4/7/2011Tricia 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 photo4/7/2011Tricia 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 Brownie4/7/2011H. 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 photo4/7/2011Tricia 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 career4/5/2011Don 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 Chattanooga3/29/2011Wedding 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 Interview3/20/2011Don 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 Interview3/19/2011Don 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 book2/1/2011Tricia 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 photography1/21/2011Tricia 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 Tennessee1/7/2011Wedding 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 ...
camera11/5/2010Don 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 ...
camera11/5/2010Elegant 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 career10/22/2010Erin 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 ...
Career10/22/2010Elegant 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 Photography10/22/2010Don 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 Photography10/20/2010Don 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 ...
Career10/20/2010Elegant 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. ...
Career10/19/2010Elegant 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 Photography10/19/2010Don 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/Retainer9/28/2010Elegant 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 Photography9/9/2010Elegant 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 Ceremonies4/26/2010Wedding 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 sensitivity3/14/2010Don 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 sensitivity3/14/2010Don 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 sensitivity3/14/2010Don 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 site3/2/2010Don 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 Jobs1/19/2010Don 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 ...
photography1/12/2010Elegant 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. ...
Photography1/2/2010Wedding 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 ...

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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.

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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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New York Institute of Photography

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