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Careers: Photography/Questions Answered by Expert Erin Reid Coker
| Subject | Date Asked |
| photog career | 10/22/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| unsure of pursing photography career/major | 5/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| photography careers | 5/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sports Photography, Sports Journalism | 5/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Education. | 4/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: This is an interesting question...if it's actually real. First off, where do you live. I think the ... | |
| DSLR | 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: Although I don't own a 5D I do plan on buying one soon. I have read some stories online about the ... | |
| Career Questions | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm a photgraphy student and am doing a career research paper on Photojournalism. I was wondering if ... A: Sorry for the delay...hope this helps you out. 1. I fell into photography in college. I was a ... | |
| College Degree | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have seen your pictures on your website and I think that they are amazing, and I have a couple of ... A: Wow, thanks for the kind words... I don't hear them enough. I started out as a business major and ... | |
| Matte or glossy | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: When trying to make a portfolio what finish is most appealing? Also what size? One more. Is it wise ... A: You are going to get all kinds of different answers on this one because matte or glossy is a ... | |
| A career change | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I just recently lost my job. I having been thinking about returning to my old hobby but with a new ... A: First off, it's never too late to go for what you want. Depending on where you live may depend on ... | |
| Nikon Question | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a Nikon D70 and recently purchased a Nikkor 50mm f1.4D lens and I bought it for the f stop ... A: Are you trying to use the aperture ring of are you using the dials on the readout... the maunal ... | |
| what tools do you need to become a photographer? | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I just had tO dO sOme research, and i was wOndering what tOOls yOu need fOr phOtography? A: This may be the strangest and most vague question I have ever had... I suppose a camera would be the ... | |
| Dropped Lens | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: There is a very hard to find Nikon Tele Converter for sale on the Internet. The price is right and ... A: Interesting question... I have dropped my converter a few times, including once yesterday so with ... | |
Careers: Photography
Answers by Expert:
Erin Reid Coker
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Photojournalist careers; camera repair; specific camera operating questions; critiques
Experience
Award winning, professional, freelance photojournalist and wedding photographer in upstate New York. Over 10 years of experience.
Education/Credentials
Communications and Media Arts Degree; Poynter trained; sportsshooter.com seminar attendee
Past/Present Clients
NBC, USA Today; Philly Inquirer, etc
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