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Careers: Photography/Questions Answered by Expert Don Wood
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Camera Functions | 1/30/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| an apprentice? | 11/24/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Looking for new camera | 6/13/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| photography career | 4/5/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Research Interview | 3/20/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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, ... | |
| camera | 11/5/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Professional Photography | 10/22/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Professional Photography | 10/19/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Light sensitivity | 3/14/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| sales tax | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a NY based photographer who shot an event here in NY. A 3rd party company from MD has contacted ... A: Go to a lawyer for the answer to this one. Be sure to charge enough to compensate you for your ... | |
| question about Photobooks. | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I notice that all you are US based. this question is about storybook wedding albums (Photobooks) ... A: It does seem to be rather high-priced but a lot would depend on how they print the pages of the ... | |
| Starting Out With Photography | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have loved taking pictures for years and years. I Love using photo shop to enhance my photos also. ... A: This is a business which is easy to do evenings, weekends, since the majority of your requests will ... | |
| Taking a picture with over 600 people in the picture. | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: What setting should my camera be on to take a picture with over 600 people in it? I have a Nikon ... A: I think you will be ok with the settings on automatic. You will have a fairly flat depth of field, ... | |
| Analog photography | 5/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Taking pictures of families outside | 5/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSI | 4/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| How to handle Refunds & Contracts? | 4/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Wedding Photography? | 3/16/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| school research project. | 2/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| software help | 2/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| photography | 2/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| photography | 2/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Photographers' Rights | 1/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Photography | 12/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Paper! | 11/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Personal skills | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: What personal skills would you say would be good job this job? :] A: You must know how to interact with people in a positive way. You must have the technical knowhow to ... | |
| selling rights to sell photos to a customer | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently took photos for an establishment. I gave them a cd of digital photos but did make sure ... A: I would determine a fair price, add some extra for their trouble in selling your product. You've ... | |
| fashion photographer? | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: im doing a school project and need to interview someone with the same career as my choice.I have ... A: I have been in photography as an amateur and professional for more than 35 years. Fashion ... | |
| seeking | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking to be a photographer one day, im a junior in high school and am looking around for a ... A: Get all the education you can. Investigate the schools that offer photography either as a major of ... | |
| Any Advice? | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I love photography. I was wondering if you had any tips or advice for me in the area of becoming a ... A: Here is a listing of some schools that are giving photo courses. Listing of many graduate schools ... | |
| Senior Project Help | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: My name is Candace Speller and I am a student at Williamston High School. I am doing my senior ... A: You can receive formal training in this field. Google for portrait schools and investigate these ... | |
| Photojournalism Carrer | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm an 18 year old freshman, attending The Academy of Art University in San Francisco, an amazingly ... A: Congratulations, you are a freshman with a clear career goal in mind. Work as hard as you can, be a ... | |
| photography | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Recently I decided I would give it a go and bought a new professional camera and then I realized now ... A: I would suggest that you go to the New York Institute of Photography website and see if you could ... | |
| Night & Indoor Photography / Shadows & Red Eye | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I am NOT a professional photographer, nor do I plan on ever being one. But, I do really enjoy ... A: Enjoy yourself. Get the Canon Digital before that night and do some practice on it. Familiarize ... | |
| Nikon Camera? | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a new Digital camera to be used anywhere from sports to portrait/wedding ... A: I would Google the Internet for Photo Schools in these areas. What you need to do is to get a feel ... | |
| Best Universities for MFA in Photgraphy | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I would like to do my M.F.A in Photography. I plan to specialize in Portrait photography ... A: Listing of many graduate schools ... | |
| DSLF | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I got my first DSLR canon 5D as a present from my wife and i have been playing with it and i have ... A: I would go to http://www.usa.canon.com/ and examine the website thoroughly, I would pore over the ... | |
| what courses will help me to prepare for the career field i've chosen? | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: my Name is Tara and I'm 18 i am hopefully about to begin college this semester and I'm in the ... A: Photo-journalism is a growing field of photography, however if you are in a small town, a reporter ... | |
| Wedding photography | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm a photgraphy student and am doing a career research paper on Wedding photography. I was ... A: I became a photographer because I love being able to record history of an event. To explain, every ... | |
| career questions | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me... I'm studying on a photography course in Dublin, Ireland, and ... A: l. I was in High School, taking a course in journalism, and got interested in taking pictures. From ... | |
| Lighting purchace | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I am about to purchace my first light kit and m in need of an opinion. I am on a tight budget and I ... A: Mally I would choose the one with the two light setup. In portrait shooting, 1 light is a flat ... | |
| Photography lighting | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: Please HELP! I am just starting out in photography and looking to purchase my first light kit. I ... A: I think that you would find that having a continuous light source would create heat which during ... | |
| Research Paper | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a research paper and i have to interview a photographer. If you could answer these as ... A: In a small town, it is hard to specialize and make a living. I've done groups, weddings, portraits, ... | |
| marketing or advertising | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: the unfortunate thing is, is that the school never gave me any business class or marketing skills. ... A: We are in the beginning process of digital photography conversion. However don't despair that you've ... | |
| highest salary for a photographer | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: i am a student in high school interested in a photography career. im needing to know what is the ... A: There is no set salary for photographers. The only way to find out is to query the photogs in your ... | |
| Large Family Shot | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a family portrait to shoot on Sunday ( 11 peaople), I ave been shooting protratis and ... A: I had a large family shoot , 50th wedding anniversary with all the kids and their families in a ... | |
| COPYRIGHT STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I shot a wedding a few years back in which the lab i used , not only burned a cd but furnished more ... A: This is a question to be answered by a copyright attorney. How do you know what the lab did? How ... | |
| Video slideshow | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm very new to photography. Can you tell me what software I can use to make a video slideshow ... A: Your question is rather unclear. I gather that you have a Mac computer. I have Windows XP. To answer ... | |
| copyright/licensing | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has been taking senior pictures for friends and she has rec'd many new orders. How does ... A: When uploading the pictures to the website, I'd use a small file. She should then have two sets of ... | |
| clothing for my family group | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: We are getting together to do a family photo. There are my mom and dad, my four siblings, and their ... A: I think that I would suggest that you think of colors that would not clash, such as bright red and ... | |
| Photography...Careers | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm in the 11th grade. I wanted to know what is a good digital SLR camera to buy and photography ... A: Jasmine To answer your question about the camera to buy. You will determine that through your ... | |
| photograpy | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: i want be a fashion photographer, i am planning to go for some course, will that help....do we ... A: Photography is an occupation which depends upon you to succeed in. The cameras are so perfect that ... | |
| photograpy | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: i want be a fashion photographer, i am planning to go for some course, will that help....do we ... A: I think that if you are careful enough you can find opportunities to take pictures and build your ... | |
| Research Assignment | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I had recently gotten this assignment a research about Photography...can you help me with the ... A: Photography is a unique business. The cameras are so technically perfect that it is almost ... | |
| A Career in Photography | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Taking pictures is something i love to do and was wondering what and if any schooling is needed to ... A: If you love to do something is important. However, you need to have more than just a love for ... | |
| statute of limitations | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I am making a documentary film about an American artist. I want to show a photo of the well known ... A: This goes into the question of who owns the rights to a picture. I believe that if he is no longer ... | |
| liscence | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: . i have gone to school for 4 years and had photography, but it has been at a high school class ... A: Congratulations on your educational career. I still think that you need to get some business ... | |
| liscence | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: do you need a liscence to start a photography business and how would you go about starting one. I ... A: In the early days of my career, there were not many schools teaching photography other than ... | |
| How important is shooling in freelance? | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: hi my name is Eddie and i was wondering how freelance photographers actually succeed without ... A: It is vital. You have to be able to improvise pictures to illustrate the story you're covering. ... | |
| landscape photos..... | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: I at 30 have discovered my passion of photography. I love black and white images the most and I ... A: Welcome to the world of photography. Since you are interested primarily in B/W, I'd suggest that you ... | |
| Photography | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I am very intersted in photography and would like to learn how to become a photographer. Could you ... A: Get your education, GET YOUR EDUCATION! Get as much education as you can, both in photography/fine ... | |
| Starting portrait/wedding business | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: I am thinking of opening a portrait studio. I have plenty of experience,was once a photographer ... A: Yes, in a way we are a dying breed. The problem is that cameras are so simple to use now that many ... | |
| assigning reproduction rights to customer | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I am not a professional but I recently shot some photos for a friend. I am giving her all the ... A: You have no problem here. A generic letter would state: I give _________ the right to have my photos ... | |
| general answers | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: ok so i understand it is more than taking pictures. I know that there are many expenses for this. ... A: I can only repeat the advice already given. I do not know you, know your strengths or weaknesses, ... | |
| general answers | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: I am a nature fanatic for pictures. I was originally going to go to college to be a pharmacist, but ... A: I applaud you for your patience with allowing your Army husband room to pursue his vocation. As to ... | |
| interview | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: really quick i got a question i thought maybe you could help out with. i read once about a man who ... A: I don't know the man you are talking about. But in the early days of spy cameras they would create a ... | |
| Proposal for a photo studio within a supermarket | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: I had a question for you: could you advise on how to think about, prepare, write and submit a ... A: I suspect that Wal-Mart has control over its studios and treat them the same as the processing labs. ... | |
| lighting affects | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering what i have to do, to get the affect of a stream of light, let's say for instance ... A: This is easy to answer. Use a tripod, set your shutter speed for the longest setting you can. Adjust ... | |
| Professional printing | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Wood: I am being asked more frequently to take special occasion photographs, such as weddings, ... A: You will find that when you are taking pictures for free or a very low price, film and developing, ... | |
| Using digital for a professional look | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a friend who recently asked me to take some pictures for her musical portfolio. I have a ... A: I would use the maximum resolution you can. On my Nikon, I have various levels of taking pictures ... | |
| Starting a novel | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I am working on a novel with my heroine being a photographer. She is going to be capturing pictures ... A: I think that most photographers are on the web to capture attention. If customers contact them, ... | |
| job | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: ..how do i do that? is there any money in photography and how do u get it? A: Like in any job you will strive to achieve success, you must learn the craft. This craft will ... | |
| lighting | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: What is the best studio lighting name brand if you are taking shots at weddings? I need to purchase ... A: I have always used a Metz 45 or 65 hammerhead type flashgun connected to the camera. It's so ... | |
| Getting Started | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I have never had any training or taken any classes in photography. I was wondering to start just a ... A: I would attempt to get as much training in the field as possible even if it's only by correspondence ... | |
| I want to be a Professional, World renowned photographer. | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: My name is Lauren, im 12 years old and all my life I've wanted to be a Professional, World renowned ... A: You are the one who inspires me. At the age of 12 and to be so enthusiastic about an up-coming ... | |
| How to progress from photos on the wall at home to photos in an exhibition | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: I'm an amateur photographer; I'm looking into taking a course in studio photography in September, ... A: First, I would investigate in finding a photography club. You can find both amateur and professional ... | |
| Career information | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: Wood, I'm doing a career research project for my media arts class on photography, and I was ... A: You're in the midst of your undergraduate work in college. After college, you could enroll at the ... | |
| Copyright | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: What does it take to earn the right to put the copyright symbol on your photos? Are you required to ... A: Every photographer is protected by the copyright laws against people wanting to copy your work. That ... | |
| Red eye pen mess up | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I really hope you can help me, I've been searching and searching for an answer and have given up on ... A: Elizabeth, You say that the proofs from 2001 have marks on them. That is a long time to wait to ... | |
| Real Estate Photo Prices | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I saw an old letter of your regarding what to charge for photographing house for realtos. Did you ... A: What ever the market will bear is the easy answer. With the advent of the digital camera with its ... | |
| Model Releases Statute of LImitations? | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a wealth of photos my grandfather took over 50yrs ago, upon his death i was given them. what ... A: You may want to consult a lawyer friend on this one. Generally any photos taken of people are the ... | |
| Wedding Photography | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: Wood- I'm doing a research project on wedding photography as a career and was wondering if you ... A: Hardest part of being a wedding photographer is the hours. It pretty much kills Saturdays, and ... | |
| career in photography | 4/30/2006 |
| Q: I am an aspiring high school photographer. In my class we are to do a research report on a chosen ... A: There are many fields in photography. Each field has a slightly different focus in what the customer ... | |
| family/group portraits | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: I have a question. I have a Nikon D70s and have been doing portraits for about 3 months now. I have ... A: Determine which lens yields the best resolution, the zoom or the 1.4. Then use the lens that is ... | |
| photography question =] | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: im a 11th grade student doing a project on photography as my future career goal. I was just ... A: 1. Get as much knowledge as possible. The more classes you take for learning, the more you will earn ... | |
| work experince | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: i would like to do sometihng in photography for my work experience my school is organizing, it's ... A: Tamar, Perhaps you could photograph the various school groups. I would suggest that you be a student ... | |
| i got a red light ticket on... | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: i got a red light ticket on a rainy day and wonder if that would block the picture on a dark night ... A: I don't think you'll like the answer. Short of putting a black plate over your license plate, there ... | |
| Photo License | 11/24/2005 |
| Q: I'm typing up a biz plan & I have a legal question. If I see a picture of a celebrity I want to use, ... A: Anybody's picture may be used only with their permission which you must obtain in one way or other. ... | |
| Newspaper Photography | 11/6/2005 |
| Q: I would like to turn my photographic talent into a career. I'm currently working on getting a small ... A: As far as the concert business is concerned, you're probably going along all right as you are. As ... | |
| Career Information | 10/30/2005 |
| Q: Don, My name is Crystal and my English class is doing a project on the careers we would like to do ... A: I have a granddaughter named Crystal. On a typical day I wait for customers. Sometimes it's a long ... | |
| Enlarging | 9/24/2005 |
| Q: I just have a question, Do you know of any methods of using a photo enlarger to enlarge a negative ... A: Look on the WWW for a product which would put a liquid light-sensitive emulsion upon your canvas. ... | |
| Concerning A School Project | 9/8/2005 |
| Q: My Name is Ashley. I currently have a project to do in my Photography class, concerning photography ... A: I have a grand-daughter Ashley. The more training you can get the better off you will be. What you ... | |
| school project | 9/7/2005 |
| Q: 1. How and why did you become involved with this photographic career? 2. What do you consider to ... A: I love to take pictures, I love to get my hands wet developing pictures. There is no better job than ... | |
| Which Camera? | 8/29/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To Thank you so much for your advice. I have been looking at ... A: Have you asked your professor for advice? The cameras you are looking at all are used by the pros. ... | |
| You have netscape 8.0 yet | 8/18/2005 |
| Q: Did not know your email address. still on sei or have you moved on. NICK A: dwood@pixdw.bravepages.com Have Netscape 8. Is a good browser, prefer Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla ... | |
| Starting to Become a Photographer | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: The photographer is able to work at many photographic levels, but up to this point I've only ... A: First, I would explore on the WWW all the professional photographer sites. They will have examples ... | |
| Digital Backgrounds | 7/15/2005 |
| Q: I would like to know how to use digital backgrounds. I am considering starting a portable studio ... A: I would go with the digital camera. Reason is that if you are having negs scanned to cd you are ... | |
| Digital Backgrounds | 7/11/2005 |
| Q: I would like to know how to use digital backgrounds. I am considering starting a portable studio ... A: If you are starting out I'd suggest that you start with a canvas background just to get your feet ... | |
| color and Black&white | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: What are the differences with devloping, enlarging, and such with black and white film and color ... A: I gotta say it, you do it very carefully. IE, you can have a very dim light under your tray table ... | |
| color and Black&white | 6/18/2005 |
| Q: What are the differences with devloping, enlarging, and such with black and white film and color ... A: Both films must be loaded into your dark tank in the dark. After the placement in the tank and cover ... | |
| a second job | 5/4/2005 |
| Q: I have an idea to use my photo skills and just wondering if there is such a need for it.so im asking ... A: You would have to solicit the lawyers and demonstrate that you can produce better pictures of the ... | |
| Dark rooms, etc. | 5/1/2005 |
| Q: Don--Thanks so much for the information. What I like about writing is that I can control the world ... A: Please reread my answer as to what cameras are used according to the assignment. Some photogs are ... | |
| Dark rooms, etc. | 5/1/2005 |
| Q: Don--I am a published romance writer and I am working on a book with a hero who is a wild life ... A: Karen, Cameras are used according to the circumstances of the shoot. A short jaunt or one with ... | |
| Event photography | 4/26/2005 |
| Q: My question is: What is a reasonable price to charge for photographing a high school class reunion. ... A: I used to take group shots of attendees at class reunions, I would then sell an 8x10 in a folder ... | |
| Releases | 4/20/2005 |
| Q: Good Morning! Can you tell me under what circumstances are releases necessary to use a photograph. ... A: Good question. A picture with people in it should always have a release unless it is used as a news ... | |
| Usage of my pics | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: I work in a conference center and do most of the photography for the center and of events held ... A: Anybody that takes pictures are automatically protected from unwarranted usage such as you describe. ... | |
| general questions about becoming a photographer | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: I'm writing a research paper for my high school english class and it requires an interview of some ... A: 1. Take the academic courses. Your goal should be to go to college. 2. While in college, I would ... | |
| real estate | 4/2/2005 |
| Q: I just finished a real estate job with one of the top realaters in the nation (resedential) and she ... A: This sound as if you should be cosidering a larger camera, with the perspective controls of swings ... | |
| real estate | 4/2/2005 |
| Q: I just finished a real estate job with one of the top realaters in the nation (resedential) and ... A: Have you surveyed realtors in other cities as to what their photographers charge. In my town most of ... | |
| school project- career | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I'm doing a report on photography and i need an interview, so I was wondering if you could answer ... A: 1. 3. The more education you can get the better. There are many schools of photography out there, ... | |
| career | 2/20/2005 |
| Q: Well you seem to be one of the few I can ask this ? Let's say one makes his mind up to do ... A: I did it without the diploma but that was 40 years ago when you could still succeed without the ... | |
| Research Paper | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: I am giving a speech about photography and need an interview as a source. I would like to use you ... A: 1. You must have a knowledge of the mechanics of taking the picture so that it becomes second nature ... | |
| I am doing a school interveiw.... | 2/10/2005 |
| Q: my name is Jennifer Cooper. i have some questions that id like answered for a research paper. i am ... A: Most of these questions can only be answered generically, ie, it depends on the operation. Some will ... | |
| photography | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: Do I need to take any classes or get certification or licensed to work in a photography studio like ... A: Generally these types of operations can brief you on what to say, what to do, how to position the ... | |
| Family Picture | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: My in-laws are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. We are having a picture taken of the ... A: Obviously you do not want to have colors clashing with one another. On the other hand, if all are ... | |
| headshots | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: I recently purchased the 20D from Canon. I have decided to start taking headshots for actors. What ... A: You've asked an interesting questions about headshots. Both have pluses and minuses. I suppose it ... | |
| Cameras | 12/22/2004 |
| Q: What type of camera would take high quality photos, both night and day...of generally anything or ... A: Mike Nikons are the cameras of choice of most of the news photographers because they are backwards ... | |
| macro photography | 12/15/2004 |
| Q: hey how you doing. i just got a ricoh Caplio R1 4.1mp digital camera, and it comes with a 'Macro' ... A: Macro means that you have an extended range of close focusing. Using the lens may mean that you ... | |
| Digital or 35mm | 11/25/2004 |
| Q: Don I have been taking pictures for about 13 years now. I have just gotten back into it after about ... A: A pro will choose the camera that will do the job that needs to be done. Sometimes film would be the ... | |
| Income as a professional photographer | 11/14/2004 |
| Q: I am currently in a field unrelated to photography, but I am considering switching fields. ... A: Jessica It sounds as if you are interested in Photography. Bear in mine that many are called to this ... | |
| hey | 10/30/2004 |
| Q: im sooo ugly! i dunno what to do and im freaking out cause i looked at some pics my friend got ... A: Everyone is hypercritical of themselves. Have you really looked at yourself in the mirror. Take the ... | |
| photography | 10/25/2004 |
| Q: I'm Stevei and I'm 12. I love to take photos and I'm doing a report on what it would be like to have ... A: Steve. Qualifications. Other than having a decent camera you must develop your people skills, the ... | |
| Internships to start a career | 10/7/2004 |
| Q: I am looking to get into photography as a career, but don't know where to get started. I have a ... A: I would suggest that you get the best education in the field that you can get. University, tech ... | |
| Camera Future | 10/6/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know how you think the camera will affect the way we live in the future(10 years). ... A: I see no reason why photography will not be effective in the future. It will probably not be in the ... | |
| Educational question | 10/6/2004 |
| Q: I am planning on going into the field of photography as my career choice, and I am wondering what ... A: Depending upon your circumstances, I would recommend the best education you can get. A university ... | |
| Hard to be designer | 9/11/2004 |
| Q: I want to pursue my dream, so I start my own design service, I enjoy doing design work, but connect ... A: You have a very difficult job. This is the real world. There are people who are only concerned with ... | |
| I am 43 years old and looking... | 7/25/2004 |
| Q: I am 43 years old and looking to change careers. I have always been interested in photography, but ... A: You live in an area wih a lot of possibilities for higher education. I would go to the nearest ... | |
| continuous shooting | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: The Nikon D70 has a 2,2 GB Microdrive, so I won't have a problem with space. In a normal amateur ... A: No, I would not say that continuous shooting would better the results. You would still have to point ... | |
| continuous shooting | 7/23/2004 |
| Q: My name is Floris Zuallaert and I am an amateur digital bridge photographer (canon powershot). How ... A: I think if you have to use continuous shooting then you'd better have a lot of memory available or a ... | |
| What should I charge a large advertising agency? | 6/30/2004 |
| Q: I have been contacted by a large Las Vegas, Nevada advertising/promotions firm to shoot a series of ... A: They should have given you some guidelines as to what to take pix of which they did, I would charge ... | |
| Education in Photography | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: I'm looking into taking pictures of weddings, family gathering and possibly for schools such as ... A: I would suggest that you do a lot of time studying the pix of photographers that are on the WWW. ... | |
| photography/ space | 6/10/2004 |
| Q: how is photography linked to the space program? A: Photography provides the proof that we've been there. In addition it can provide proof of conditions ... | |
| Job | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: Does your job involve much traveling? A: This will depend upon the type of photography you do. IE: a studio in a small town like mine will be ... | |
| license requirements | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: I am really interested in making photography a full time "hobby", I have been online trying to find ... A: There is no licensing agency for photographers in any state that I'm familiar with. The usual path ... | |
| PHOTOGRAPHY | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: IS IT DIFFICULT TO GET INTO FREE LANCE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES ETC? HOW MUCH OF A ... A: This would depend upon the size of your town or the size of the paper. Sometimes, there might be ... | |
| Quiestions about copyrights/royalties | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: I am thinking about getting into selling postcards to local shops, consisting of her own artwork as ... A: If you take pictures of public buildings, statues, etc, it's my gut reaction that these are not ... | |
| school project | 5/9/2004 |
| Q: How soes your career use math? What types of Computers or other electronic devices do you use ... A: All physical science will use math in some way or other. Photography is no different. Whether it's ... | |
| Talent Discovery? | 4/26/2004 |
| Q: I am an AllExpert volunteer in the Medical category, and my question is as follows: My Granddaughter ... A: I too am in your catergory, I have 8 grandchildren. You pose an interesting question. There are ... | |
| Information | 4/19/2004 |
| Q: I am an aspiring portrait photographer, and i was wondering if there was any information and or tips ... A: Brooks Institute of Photography comes to mind for your training. Use an Internet search engine for ... | |
| Interview for a project that is due in 3 days! (Today is April 14, 2004) | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: 1) What's your name and where do you work? 2) How do news organizations in the U.S. protect the ... A: My name is Don and I'm retired after working 16 years in the photo department of the local ... | |
| career in photography | 3/30/2004 |
| Q: Im a student and im thinking about going into a career for photography and i was wondering how much ... A: As in all the photography careers, what you make depends upon your ability, business acumen, etc. My ... | |
| Photography as a career? | 3/25/2004 |
| Q: My name is Kiel Edson, and I am currently serving the tail end of my tour in the Marine Corps. I ... A: Photojournalism is one of photography's suits, advertising, calendar, group photography, weddings, ... | |
| salery, dangers, & cameras? | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: Hey I am doing a reasearch paper for school and I need some help. Well I pretty much have what I ... A: The age of film is rapidly growing to a close. Digital is here, by the time you finish your training ... | |
| Career in Photography | 1/28/2004 |
| Q: I have been thinking about pursuing a career in photography, and right now I am looking at some ... A: You have your head on straight about getting as much education as you can. I like your route so far, ... | |
| modified photos | 10/26/2003 |
| Q: This is the first time I've used it. I absolutely love manipulating photos. As a group photographer, ... A: If you like to manipulate photos, I suggest that you get some training in Photoshop or even ... | |
| starting out | 9/28/2003 |
| Q: i'm just getting serious about photography. i don't have a slr camera yet and would like to get ... A: Start out small. Since you're not into developing and not contemplating it, and since you don't ... | |
| xray and film | 8/28/2003 |
| Q: xray and film i am going thru new airport security and xrays machines. do i need to protect my film ... A: Some machines will not fog film the first or second time you go through. However, to be safe, try ... | |
| getting started! | 8/18/2003 |
| Q: Don, You said you use the Paint Shop Pro 8, Nikon coolpix 990 and an Epson 870 printer. I did a ... A: Danette, You will probably need a background screen that you can place against a wall to reduce the ... | |
| developing film | 8/13/2003 |
| Q: With all of the new technology, are there other ways to develop film without having a dark room? I ... A: The type of photography that you want to do would easily be done on the computer through a digital ... | |
| lighting for portraits i have 2 lights and 45 degrees from model. He is sitting on stool. | 7/10/2003 |
| Q: lighting for portraits i have 2 lights and 45 degrees from model. He is sitting on stool. have a ... A: If you are getting one catchlight in each eye, you are probably all right. If however, you are ... | |
| stuck Photo's | 7/3/2003 |
| Q: I hope you can Help Me, I have Pictures that i have stacked on top of each other and shown the ... A: Take a large pan of tepid water, you could even put a drop or two of a dishwashing liquid in the pan ... | |
| Megapixel confusion | 6/8/2003 |
| Q: Appreciate! You are doing a great serviece. Qs. I am concerned about quality of image on computer ... A: Most images published on the web are very lo-rez pix. 60-100 dpi gives better loading speed than a ... | |
| Quick Question | 5/16/2003 |
| Q: I am interested in becoming a "Stock" photographer.Having a catalog of nice photos to sell and ... A: You can still be SLR. That being said, however, digital means that the image can be sent over the ... | |
| photography career | 4/28/2003 |
| Q: can you please tell me what the salary looks like for a photographer, from just starting to having ... A: The salary depends upon the amount of experience and training that you have in your ... | |
| Career in Photography | 3/26/2003 |
| Q: My name is Misty and I need some help. I desperately want to be a photographer (not freelance), ... A: I'm glad that you have found your calling. However, bear in mind that Photography as a career is ... | |
| starting/having a career in photography | 2/26/2003 |
| Q: These questions are for a research paper on photography as a career,and I would appreciate it very ... A: One chooses a career for many reasons, some are related to your desires, some aren't. If you are ... | |
| getting started in business | 2/14/2003 |
| Q: Good morning! i have a few questions.... 1. For selling stock photography, where can i find the ... A: 1. I would suggest trying to find an agent to help you. It will cost a percentage of each sale but ... | |
| Photo Ownership | 2/13/2003 |
| Q: Someone models for me. This person is not a professional. Who owns the photographs? And am I free to ... A: This is a tricky question. A lot depends upon the ultimate use of the pictures, whether in editorial ... | |
| hi!would you please tell me... | 1/26/2003 |
| Q: would you please tell me what to consider and look for in buying a camera to be used in newspaper ... A: Jane. Most newspapers will tell you what kind of camera to use. Some will provide the cameras. All ... | |
| FUJIFILM FinePix 3800 | 1/10/2003 |
| Q: I am new to the digital camera world. First question concerns the batteries. I have used the camera ... A: When I went into digital, I got rechargable nmhd batteries which do not have a memory of when they ... | |
| amateurs like me | 10/10/2002 |
| Q: 2 q's I simply love photography! I'm 23, married, no kids. I would like to start taking photography ... A: Ty There are many "weekend warriors" out there. They have no overhead to speak of since they operate ... | |
| Photography Education and Career | 9/17/2002 |
| Q: Don, My son is a high school senior with a very strong interest and passion for photography. He ... A: I would say that you should get the most education you can. Go to a college and major in journalism ... | |
| Photography career | 9/11/2002 |
| Q: I am currently writing a screenplay and was wondering if I could ask you a question regarding the ... A: She would be a travel photographer. If she were employed by someone to do this then she would be an ... | |
| Interested in career in photography | 8/12/2002 |
| Q: Greetings Don, I'm currently a student at the University of California Irvine, under the Computer ... A: You have several good ideas there. The more training/classes you take in school, the better you'll ... | |
| second light(indoor-wedding) | 8/7/2002 |
| Q: If my on camera flash set to f5.6, what f-stops should I set my second flash to. How far do you ... A: I may be old-fashioned but I prefer the simpler approach with a single hammerhead flash at the ... | |
| What camera is best? | 8/7/2002 |
| Q: I am a travel journalist and I want to start supplying photos with my work. I am enrolling on a ... A: There are many good cameras out there, just as many as there are car models and you know how car ... | |
| what it takes to be? | 6/25/2002 |
| Q: i always wondered about one thing photographer - is it a call or profession? to be a pro in ... A: In Photography as in life, the more education you get the more openings there are for talented ... | |
| i travelled to amsterdam recently... | 6/9/2002 |
| Q: i travelled to amsterdam recently and during my stay there, i decided to take some pictures of how ... A: In general, if you are photographing for a newspaper and it will be used in a journalistic way, it's ... | |
| e-mail interview | 5/9/2002 |
| Q: my name is Chris Wright and I'm doing a project in my multimedia class at MacArthur High. We have ... A: 1. If you are passionate about taking pictures for a living. If you're excited about your visions of ... | |
| A *few* questions for school interview | 4/30/2002 |
| Q: I apologize, but this is going to be 10 questions. You'd be saving my bum if you answered these :) ... A: My job is to supply the memories of events for people. It may be a joyful occasion, wedding, birth ... | |
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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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New York Institute of Photography
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