Make Money From Photography

A Guest post by Eric from Impermanence Photography.
I recently ran into this slight problem where I was pitching an idea to an editor and he said to me, “Eric, I can’t do anything for you without a formal query letter.”
Erm… what? I thought that’s what I was doing, bouncing emails back and forth sending proposals [...]

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Want REAL Photography Work? Query it!

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Building on our recent poll that explored whether readers are using the video feature on their cameras I thought today I’d share this video by Nikon and Australian rock climbing photographer Simon Carter – a video that was shot purely with the Nikon DS3.
For best viewing watch it in HD (press play, then quickly hit [...]

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Rock Climbing Photography [Video and Tips]

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The photographic industry is one of the most challenging, difficult, and competitive for start up businesses. The statistics prove it. Take this 3 year study discovered by Dane Sanders in his book Fast Track Photographer: In the 1st year, 60% of photographers give up their business. Of that remaining 40%, another 25% will fail within [...]

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So You Want to Enter the Photography Business?

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A Guest Post by Scott Bideau from capturedbyscott.com
Image by Roberto Carlos Pecino
A common question asked by an amateur photographer looking to turn professional is, “what equipment do I need?” I’ll skip the discussion around skill and experience being more important than equipment, but before you rush out and buy any equipment or start offering your [...]

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How to (Legally) Become a Professional Photographer

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How to Plan, Show and Promote a Photography Exhibit

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It is not uncommon for entry level photographers to feel uncertain about what to charge for their work. Many feel as though price structures are the most complicated area of their business. As a result, these photographers under cut themselves and unknowingly undervalue their work.

Don’t be overwhelmed. Take the guess work out of pricing your [...]

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How to Set the Price for Your Photography

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It is not uncommon for entry level photographers to feel uncertain about what to charge for their work. Many feel as though price structures are the most complicated area of their business. As a result, these photographers under cut themselves and unknowingly undervalue their work.

Don’t be overwhelmed. Take the guess work out of pricing your [...]

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How to Set the Price for Your Photography

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A lot has changed since I first wrote about Microstock for Digital Photography Students here at DPS last year. I think it’s time for an update, a look at the changes which affect those getting started with microstock, and a few of the most important tips to help you be successful making money form your [...]

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Microstock Update – How the Market has Changed and What That Means For Digital Photography Students

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In this post Linda Treter reviews The Expert Wedding PHotographer – a wedding photography course by the team at ProudPhotography.
This spring I had the the chance to take the wedding photography course offered by Proud Photography.
Proud Photography offers online interactive photography courses that allow you to improve your skills at your own pace complete [...]

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The Expert Wedding Photographer [Course Review]

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In today’s economic climate many photographers are finding it tough. Today Annie Tao from www.annietaophotography.com shares some tips on getting through the economic downturn.
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You can ask 10 photographers what they think is their key to success in a bad economy – okay, flat out terrible economy – and you may get 10 different [...]

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How To Survive a Down Economy As A Photographer

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