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David Schwimmer to Marry British Photographer Zoe ... - Transworld News

David Schwimmer, star of the long running hit comedy Friends, is set to marry 24-year-old British photographer Zoe Buckman. Schwimmer ... them the opportunity to have an exclusive profile (no outside advertising) displaying only banner ads they ...

Fashion photographer Terry Richardson accused of ... - The Guardian

Model Enriko Mihalik and photographer Terry Richardson pose during ... Richardson, who poses with President Barack Obama on his website and has photographed many celebrities and advertising campaigns, has spoken of these spontaneous exploits in ...

'Simplicity is the key' to good Web design - Knoxville News Sentinel

The American Advertising Federation of Knoxville tapped photographer Don Dudenbostel for its Robert McCabe National Silver Medal Award, which recognizes lifetime achievement, for his artistic contributions to the advertising industry and the ...

Reception Saturday at library for Madison High School ... - Recorder Community Newspapers

Michael Tesi is a commercial and fine art photographer whose home and studio are in Madison, where he does advertising photography and portrait photography for local, national and international corporations, New York and New Jersey advertising ...

Wedding photographer's adventures capturing romance ... - Post-Crescent

When you find something you love, you do it well," said the Appleton woman who owns Heidi Lee Photography with husband and photographer Gerry De ... couple began talking to travel agents as well as advertising in the high-end Grace Ormonde Wedding ...

Robertson County firm left patients in lurch - Leaf Chronicle

After BlueCross BlueShield told Karen Saltsman that her monthly premium would increase to $2,600, she thought the perfect solution had arrived in a fax advertising affordable ... But when a Tennessean reporter and photographer arrived at the office's ...

An Entertainment Industry Accounting Firm that Saves ... - PRLog (free press release)

Whether you’re an actor, director, musician, photographer, producer, recording studio, writer, or anyone in between ... Local Internet Marketing and Advertising - We help our clients get more exposure on the internet. Please call Gregg Towsley for ...

Literary calendar - Asheville Citizen-Times

I-26 TALES: Local photographer and writer Rob Amberg reads from oral histories presented in his latest book, “The New Road: I-26 and the Footprints of Progress,” at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., Asheville, 7 p.m. Call 254-6734.

Political candidate forums set - Hendricks County Flyer

They may also bring photos of themselves, or a Flyer photographer will be available to take photos that evening. Advertising representatives will also be available to meet individually with each candidate attending. Hendricks County Sheriff Dave ...

Klip Collective gets top honors at ADDYs - Philadelphia Business Journal

A Northern Liberties firm that specializes in video installations won “best of show” in the annual ADDY Awards saluting Philadelphia advertising agencies Thursday ... The firm was founded in 2003 by photographer Pier Nicola D’Amico and video ...

Open Question: Is this a good way to set up my own photography business realistically?

Right well here is my situation.. I'm 17, in my first year of sixth form studying English Language, Sociology and Fine Art. I'm expected to get B's at the end of the year. As much as i like school and the subjects i do, there isn't anything i want to do at University. My hobby is photography, i just have a normal digital camera. No knowledge of light, lenses, composition or anything like that. But i still want to be a photographer, as in Weddings, family photos, model portfolios, landscapes e.t.c. I've seen photography courses at various University's, but non of them are what i want. So, here is my proposal, and i want you guys to tell me if its realistic. 1.For my 18th Birthday (in September) my parents are willing to buy me a professional camera, then get some practise with that. 2. Finish my A Levels in July 2011, and have good grades to fall back on. 3. During that summer, get a job (as in a shop assistant or something) to get money. At the same time go to a photography course to gain knowledge and skills. 4. After the course start doing one off jobs for people (Cheap but enough to make a bit of profit), and advertise myself in shop windows/the internet/newspaper e.t.c. 5. Hopefully my business will grow and grow into something professional. Is this realistic/a good idea? I don't mind the truth :) more

Open Question: Best photographer website templates that protects your pictures from being stolen and you can...?

...add a cart for purchasingWould also like to add blog features,contact email and, affiliates advertising links more

Open Question: photographers, do you get more clients from advertising or word of mouth?

do you rely on friends, family, and clientele to spread the word or do you buy adds in the phone book/ newspaper. internet advertising is impossible, there are thousands of photographers in my area. what works best for you? i live in a big city, over a million people in the county.no answers, maybe i'll check back in tonight : ( more

Voting Question: I'm looking for a free blog to embed to my website... Any suggestions?

I'm a photographer and am looking for a free blog that I can embed into my website for clients and potential clients to have access to for viewing and blogging. Looking for one that is easy to use and has all the features a good blog should have (preferably with not much advertising...) Thanks guys and gals, I look forward to seeing what you have to say! more

Resolved Question: How do I start a calendar fundraiser for a non-profit organization?

I am a graphic artist | photographer and I have this idea of creating a calendar fundraiser. The calendar would feature the work of local models, hair stylists, makeup artists, clothing designers and jewelry designers collectively in the photographs. The overhead from the calendars would go to charity. I have not decided as to what charity the money would go to yet. I was going to put it to a vote at a later date. Would I have to contact the charity and let them know of my plan, so I can get permission to use their name, logo and charity number? If I just advertise that the money would go to charity, put it to a vote later and just donate to the charity with the highest vote at the end of voting...would that be all right? After the fundraiser is over I would post the calendar sales and donation receipt online as proof on my website. If anyone has any experience with fundraising, I sure would appreciate your input. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Photography and schooling, want professional photographers opinions.?

I have been doing lots of photography work for about 3 years now. Just now have I taken it to a professional level and started doing portrait photography for families, children, couples and more. Although I like to do nature photography, I feel like I specialize more in portrait photography. To me, I am rather good with what I do with what little schooling I have had with photography. College is not an option right now, and most likely won't be for a few years due to lack of money. I do, however, take a lot of free online 'classes' and read alot about it. I don't take the classes to learn how to take pictures, I can do that wonderfully with just my talent, I like to learn more about exposure, camera settings, lighting, and other tips and suggestions. My problem is that a lot of people think to be a photographer you have to have schooling and lots of it. I am also fairly young, almost 19. I have the professional equipment that my husband and I bought prior to advertising my work, and I have a lot of experience. I think the pictures and your professionalism should prove it self when I do a person or families shots, but the thing is, I get a lot of people who look past me because of my lack of schooling and age. My prices are extremely cheap, below $100, mostly below $75, and I am confident in my work. What tips would you give me to bring in more customers? I am in the process of learning GIMP and continue reading all about new things with photography. Is there any PROFESSIONAL photographers on here that have made it where they want with out schooling? I am not going to post any of my work, because I believe every one will have their own opinions and I am already confident with what I do. Thanks so much to you all!Alright, I will post some of my work if it is that important. I charge so cheap because I feel like with my age and lack of schooling I probably can not get what I think my work is worth quite yet.Here is a post to my blog with most of my work. http://shoryphotography.blogspot.com/By the way, what is this "it" you speak of that I am so full of?http://s802.photobucket.com/albums/yy305/shorylovephotography/ So you can enlarge the pictures. These are just a few of the pictures I have done. I mostly post the ones I get paid for for my clients to see. more

Resolved Question: do i have the right to publish photos i took while working for a company to help launch my business?

i worked for a local photographer over the last 3 years. he is now retired and i am working on starting my own photography business. is it legal for me to publish photos on my website that i took during that time if the client signed a contract for him, allowing him to use the photos for advertising purposes and such? i was given a verbal okay to use any photos that i took from my previous employer after he retired.. however, im wondering if its legal becase i had a complaint. i explained to her the situation and told her i would gladly remove the images however she has not responded and its making me nervous..thank you so much for your help! i will contact my former empolyer and see if he can get me something in writting. that shouldnt be too difficult since he already verbally okayed it. i think that the womans initial concern was that she didnt recognize my name (it has changed due to marriage) but i explained everything and she has been silent for a week now.. i told her i would take them down and was very polite. i have no intentions of upsetting anyone! anyway, right now my work can be seen on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lewistown-PA/Arle-Jimenez-Photography/296617733052#!/pages/Lewistown-PA/Arle-Jimenez-Photography/296617733052 should take you there. my official website should be ready to launch later this week! www.arlejimenezphotography.com thanks again! more

Resolved Question: How do i advertise my photography business?

I'm a photographer who specialises in band, theatre and event photography and wondered if anyone could advise me on how to advertise. I've looked up theatre schools and sent them leaflets. Any other ideas of how to advertise? more

Voting Question: Modeling at this place when 13 money wise?

my parents weren't sure if id get a lot of money at 13 like they think i might get less money then we pay for it so they are not sure they advertise at a mall in my area in the place we went to was in Hartford, CT they knew my name area and everything about me and they told me why they wanted to pick me showed me how they pick the girls and gave examples of people who worked there they showed me the entire place around and everything my parents also thought it might be a scam the name of the place is John Casablancas and i was wondering from anyone who had went there anything bout it they said the models also do commercials and everything and they can chose which ones they do and don't want to do the photographers vary 4 different people but they have no specific ones for certain people and the better your photo the more money you get and the picture goes in a portfolio that can be used for ;later agents and everything they go thru classes and everything so again: How much money would a 13 year old girl get on average? Is it a scam from experience? and well yeah more

Resolved Question: I'm a starter photographer, not fresh student, but business advice please!?

So I graduated with my degree in fine art photography about three years ago, worked as an advertising photographer and hated it, since then I started a business completely unrelated in photography buy my second passion. Itis a more instant lucrative business and that's why I did it. Now that I've got tha tbusiness going I"m trying to get my photography business moving again. I hate photographing weddings, so I do itj ust from time to time. I loev to photograph animals and do get some work that way, not frequent. My question is... I was recently offered a job as a once a month photographer for an online pet magazine photographing animals. they say they can't pay right now so they will credit my work with a link to my website. They say once the website starts up and they get sponsors then they will be able to pay us a little. I was thinking of taking it, but i wanted to know if anybody has any warnings for situations like this....something that I might not see now but dread later... more

Resolved Question: What is reasonable to sign for a non-compete form as a photographer, and what is not?

My husbands boss is wanting to help me out on the business end of my photography, and manage me kind of. I guess it might be a sort of partnership? I really suck at business, and my only advertising for my photography "business" has consisted of me putting ads on craigslist. He just mentioned it today. He has a lawyer that is going to sit down and draft up a deal. From what I gather, he plans on supplying the contacts, helping to procure customers and helping invest capital so that I can use better photography equipment... New camera, more strobes and such. All I do is shoot... Which sounds like a dream come true for me. Is it reasonable to sign a forever non-compete saying that as long as I'm in the area, I work for him and the business that he invests in and give him a certain position unless he releases me? Can you give yourself an out in those circumstances? Should the non-compete be for a set amount of years instead of indefinitely? I'm kind of confused on what I should ask for or look for, and I don't want to sign something I will wish I didn't in the future. Thanks for any help! more

Resolved Question: Im doing a photography project, can you help please?

I've taken some photos off an old jacket that was used in the second world war i need to create an ideas page but im stuck for photographers, artists, or images/ advertising that inspire me? i've tried searching on the internet but am really not inspired yet! any advice?p.s sorry if it doesn't make sense! more

Resolved Question: Which of these photography logos is more advertising?

I'm designing a logo for a freelance photographer and we can't decide which logo to use. Your opinions would be great! Thanks!! http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/mce123/Clairesphotographylogos.jpg more

Resolved Question: what should i chose for my options?

im really stressed about this. i have no idea what i want to do as a job but its either - infant school teacher - fashion designer - jewelry designer - photographer - make-up artist - something to do with advertising - journalist what i was thinking of taking are - textiles, art photography, art, dance, graphics but i cant take ALL of these, only 3 or 4 but only because i enjoy doing those subjects, but i don't know if they're the right choice... im really confused about this all, my paren'ts arent really helping me make a choice, they're just pressuring me to make one. and when i talk to my friends about what options they're taking, they have it all worked out at what exactly they want to do for a career and what subjects they will be taking. also i think all of my friends have seen a careers adviser at school, but i haven't because ive been ill. im on half term now and the monday we come back (in 2 days time) is when i have to of made the choice by. please help im killing myself over this (not literally) ! even just a little advice would help... i hope... thankyouuu xx more

Resolved Question: Question for photographers?

I am doing my graduation project on Photo-manipulation in Advertising. I am required to do an interview with someone in the field. Are there anyone willing to answer a few questions and share his/her knowledge on the topic? This will be done through email. monxange@yahoo.com Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: why do people think they are professionals?

There is one thing i hate about this some people say they are professional i read one that said i just got a dslr yesterday it is extremely easy to use how can i advertise to be a professional photographer why do people think the job of being a photographer is such an easy job when actually it is an extremely hard job more

Resolved Question: Just bought a Nikon D3x, how to professionally advertise?

Hey everyone I'm a 38 year old accountant and I just bought a brand new Nikon D3x and a 70-200/2.8 and 24-70/2.8. This is my first DSLR camera and I wanted to become a professional photographer because it's my dream. I think my dream is coming true with this camera and I'm taking good photos out of it already just yesterday. I didn't think a DSLR would be this easy to figure out. I bought it because I wanted to become a professional and start selling pictures by taking people's weddings, portraitures, children, and pets. How do you all advertise and what's the best way for me to start? Thanks! more

Voting Question: Can a Website be called a Modeling Industry?

I have a website that i advertise some modeling for myself..but mostly for models,photographers,makeup artists,stylists,agencies,vote for top monthly photos and more( all in the modeling industry).The site URL is a Full name..so my Title..the Full name+...???......i was thinking -Modeling Industry.That is why i need some help.I wouldn't want this to sound weird.Can a website be called a modeling industry? thank you :)oh..and i forgot to mention.Models can connect with each other or of course get noticed by acencies or photographs and more.It's like a litle world of it's own. more

Resolved Question: becoming a wedding photographer...?

so i am amateur photographer and i want to take photos for weddings and special events. how do i go about it? do i advertise or apply for a company? please help!!! i live in the dallas area if it helps. more

Resolved Question: Is it worth signing up for Barbizon?

Im 14 & My dream is to become a Famous Musician,Actress & Fashion Designer. My friend bought her self an agent on the internet,& they help her look for show auditions. She gave me info. to try out for a new Disney Channel Show. So i thought hey,Disney Channel can help me start my acting career. It might not be that bad besides other kids around my age usually diss Disney Channel. I haven't filled them out yet,but im planning to. People have told me im not a pretty bad actress,but of course i need improvement. I didn't get to get in my school's Drama Class,because my schedule was full. & waiting til next year is a long time for me,since i wanted to be an actress/musician in an earlier age. I went to subway once & they had a magazine that Advertised Barbizon & also when i went to the mall. My mom wants me to Take Modeling classes to help me with the way i walk & sit & she also says it can help me with my acting career.& i think it can improve my self esteem. My mom always wanted to be a model & she took some classes & she graduated but it was a scam because the certificate of whatever was fake. She also told me about things they taught her & they gave her fashion tips & stuff like that. My Pops is a professional photographer & he can help me with modeling, but my mom suggested "Barbizon" because it can help me with Acting & Modeling... Can Barbizon really help me or is it a scam? It said Some Disney channel members graduated from the program, can it really help me get into a show,commercial or movie? Can you please but in any info. about it & experiences? If you can answer if Do i have to pay for separate classes & about how much do you pay....please do. Thanks. (: more

Resolved Question: For all you photographers that went to college to become one...?

Were you forced to take photography courses that were completely irrelevant to the kind of photography you wanted to do? For example, I want to do consumer portraiture when I'm done with school, but I'm being forced to take multiple advertising photography classes which I really have no interest in.Plus I had to take multiple website design classes, and I have no interest in building my own website or doing any kind of website design when I'm done. I would much rather take that tuition money and pay someone else to build my website, like LiveBooks.Or architecture photography classes... I have no interest in architecture. more

Resolved Question: Wedding Photography...Less is more? Or do you want more?

We just started our Photography business in 2009, and are sort of re-vamping for 2010. We don't have a studio and usually meet clients where its convenient (house, coffee shop). Currently we bring 2 sample albums (exact replica of what the clients got), and 2 scrapbook albums with prints, and our laptop, which people can see full weddings if they really want too. We're in a the low bracket for weddings, so I think bringing all of this is sort of our way of proving our quality, since our main way of advertising is craigslist, and most people we meet are scared that we're scammers. But now that we have about 20 weddings under our belt, and most of them have left us reviews on weddingwire, onewed. We were thinking of cutting down. Would you want to see that much if you were meeting a photographer? Or would maybe one sample album and the laptop (which has multiple weddings) be enough? Not to mention most people have seen our work already via our website. Thanks for your input. :DThanks for the tip, but I'm asking more about what to bring to the first meeting. :) more

Resolved Question: What is a clever way of getting more people to "Become a fan" on Facebook?

I'm an amateur photographer and I really want to get more people exposed to my work. I have a deviantart, a website, and I recently created a "Become a Fan" page on facebook. My goal for my birthday was to have 500 fans but right now I'm stuck at 407. I hate spamming links to my site on other become a fan pages so I won't do that, that's impolite and could get my account locked. And I don't have the money to pay for the advertising they "advertise" on the side bar. What are some other clever ways I can get my page out there?yahoo answers is really sensitive about links on here with this 999 error bulls----. So, if you want to see my become a fan page just search "White Creek Photography" in the facebook bar up top. more

Resolved Question: What does this dream mean? Christians please answer.?

One point to mention is this: I had concluded that on May 7th which is the 127th day in the Julian Calender, I would see him again... at an undisclosed and unknown location... so Julian could symbolize the Julian calender. So this is my dream: I dreamt that I was a photographer trying to cpature beautiful arrangements of color for my company and there were two girls that I was talking to. They were very beautiful and good to each other but when I talked to them they were rude and nasty to me and for the most part just ignored me and I wandered what's the point of being so beautiful when you have such a nasty personality? Why would anyone care how beautiful you are? But everyone cared greatly how beautiful they were, except me who couldn't figure it out. Then I dreamt that we were trying to advertise ourselves to outsiders. All the indians which I believe symbolize toughness, and perseverence that I went to highschool with had become royalty and most of them were kings. An avereage looking guy with an overly friendly face that all the girls liked had become king. His name was julian. To get attention and promote our group he gets all of his servants to lock him in a coffin and place him along a moving pipeline at the bottom of a man-made structure shaped loosely like a pyramid and as he does this, the contraption takes him along a path sometimes going right a little bit and sometimes going left a little bit until it reaches the top of the pyramid through the wheels that are pushing him under the man-made tunnel. ONce he reaches the top, the contraption lock becomes deactivated and he comes out of his coffin at the top of the moutain for all to see his brilliance and the greatness of his kingdom. But no matter how many times he does this, he cannot produce a miracle or testify that the contraption is not man made which is what will win over the people outside. Karen a really ugly girl that a virtuous man loved in university because of her intelligence and purity had also become powerful because she was the ex-girlfriend of the king. She accused the king of doing this show which he did 2.5 times to get her back and told all of his friends that this was why he was doing the show and was just making all kinds of false slanderous accusations against him. ON th last show before Karen appears in the picture an unknown king tries to the slow the process by blocking the coffin at points in the moving assembly where it is risky because the king needs to breathe after a certain amount of time in the pipelin and there are big expanses of empty space in the pipeline every few minutes or so that he can get a whift of fresh but Julian comes out safe and suffers no harm. During this time as Julian was doing all these miracles with the contraption, I was trying to figure out if God would not let me marry this man after I had gone 6 years without seeking His face, though I had been praying every day during this period of time and I concluded that this dream could not answer my question. I believe the whift of fresh air... that the king needs, means that the king's heart's heart is restless, not satisifed with the people he has chosen to associate, and that he cannot be tied down in a relationship that he not 100% satisifed with, because the restless spirit inside him will cause him to wander and stray away from the contriction in search of a new and better relationship... And that even though an unknown king had tried to slow the process, the unknown king allowed it to happen. Background information: There was a really religious guy that I used to love so deeply with a spiritual love, but some negative interferences that I allowed to happen destroyed my reputation and he was unwilling to risk being the only one to associate with me when all of his friends hated me. We used to kiss and make out... never went further than that but it was because he wanted affection and was suicidal and depressed, he never saw me or loved me like a girlfriend, he just wanted someone to sooth his negative feelings... and I didn't enjoy it at all because I knew he did not love me, and the way he was treating me I did not love him. Then I went back to thinking... if we had a spiritual, chrisitan relationship where we were both seeking God, and trying hard to serve him, we could have such a beautiful life together, because in spite of his flaws I know he has a very strong, unshakable faith in God... and the only thing I like about him is his religion, not his physical or intellectual attributes, not his money. more

Voting Question: How can I promote myself as a Portrait Photographer?

I just graduated and got my degree in photography. I will eventually open a studio but for now I can only do it on the side. If you are a photographer what marketing tactics have been successful for you? If not, what means of advertising do you think you would respond to as a consumer? Other than word-of-mouth which leaves me relying on friends and family to help me out, I was thinking of having some nice postcards printed up w/ my contact info and sample photos on them. more

Resolved Question: Does this sound like a reasonable model release form? should i sign?

Model Release Form For valuable consideration received, I hereby grant ________________, his or her legal representatives and assigns, and those acting with his/her authority and permission: The irrevocable and unrestricted right to copyright, use and publish photographs, videotape, or digital recordings of me, or in which I may be included in, without restriction as to changes or transformations in conjunction with my own or a fictitious name, or reproduction hereof in color or otherwise, made through any and all media now or hereafter known for illustration, art, promotion, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. The permission to use, display and advertise photographs of me in personal, commercial, and universal websites of the company as well as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Hi5, and Photobucket. a)I hereby relinquish any right that I may have to examine or approve the completed product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied. b)I also permit the use of any printed material in connection therewith. c)I further consent that my name and identity may be revealed therein or by descriptive text or commentary. I hereby release, discharge and agree to save harmless [photographer], his/her heirs, legal representatives or assigns, and all persons functioning under his/her permission or authority, or those for whom he/she is functioning, from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy. I also affirm that I am over the age of majority and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution; I fully understand the contents thereof. Therefore, I release photographer and his or her legal representatives and assigns form all claims and liability relating to said photographs. This agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assignsfeel free =) more

Resolved Question: Does this release form make sence? Is it legal and will it pass in court?

Can you read over this Model Release Form and let me know if it doesnt make sence, if something is repeated, and/or if it will pass in court? Please and thank you God bless Model Release Form For valuable consideration received, I hereby grant _________________________, his or her legal representatives and assigns, and those acting with his/her authority and permission: The irrevocable and unrestricted right to copyright, use and publish photographs, videotape, or digital recordings of me, or in which I may be included intact or in part, composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or transformations in conjunction with my own or a fictitious name, or reproduction hereof in color or otherwise, made through any and all media now or hereafter known for illustration, art, promotion, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. The permission to use, display and advertise photographs of me in personal, commercial, and universal websites of the company as well as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Hi5, and Photobucket. a)I hereby relinquish any right that I may have to examine or approve the completed product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied. b)I also permit the use of any printed material in connection therewith. c)I understand that there will be no financial or other remuneration for recording me, either for initial or subsequent transmission or playback. d)I further consent that my name and identity may be revealed therein or by descriptive text or commentary. e)I also understand that is not responsible for any expense or liability incurred as a result of my participation in this recording, including medical expenses due to any sickness or injury incurred as a result. I hereby release, discharge and agree to save harmless [photographer], his/her heirs, legal representatives or assigns, and all persons functioning under his/her permission or authority, or those for whom he/she is functioning, from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy. I also affirm that I am over the age of majority and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution; I fully understand the contents thereof. Therefore, I release photographer and his or her legal representatives and assigns form all claims and liability relating to said photographs. This agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns. Name: Date: Address: Phone: Email: Signature: Date: more

Resolved Question: Must I legally register my "business" name?

I'll just include a few straight-forward details to aim for an exact answer. I am a photographer. I consider it a hobby, but have been hired for three weddings, four portraiture shoots, and do plenty of outdoors work. I have been re-hired to do some post wedding pictures for a family album. To cut-to-the-chase, I despise arrogance, but frankly, I'm a pretty good photographer. The one thing that I can always count on hearing is "why don't you make it a business?" I'm sixteen, and have no idea of how to run a business. Lately, though, I've been thinking a lot about selling some of my photography. Now that you know where I'm coming from, I'll ask my question. =D My name is Trent Smith. If I advertise my work under "Trent Smith Photography," must I register it as a trademark or under "fictitious name" contract? Or can I just use that title, with it being my real name? more

Resolved Question: My photography Portfolio?

Hello, I am new in the photography business and work from the homes of my clients, or their choice of venue. I have a bachelors of arts in graphic design and mass communication, but have developed a passion for photography. I have started a little portfolio and would like to expand my business and advertise myself as a photographer. However, I would like to have some feedback on how strong or weak my work is. I ask that you please take a look at my portfolio and and give me some feedback. Thank you! http://s792.photobucket.com/albums/yy202/bethanyrgeorge/Photography%20Portfolio/ Most of the work has been done on a Nikon D3000, and I use photoshop CS4 as my editing tool.Keep in mind.. I have zero experience and zero equipment other than a camera and a computer. Also, I am asking for constructive criticism. In other words rather expressing your like or dislike for something I ask that you give feed back on how I can improve my work. more

Resolved Question: How should I get started on this myspace group?

I want to start a group for people who are 100% real and who want to have a lot of friends on myspace. Their admittance would be based on personality, not their age or friend count. I also want it to be an advertising group for bands, models, sitemodels, photographers, graphic designers, etc. How should I get started on this? more

Resolved Question: photographer & graphic designer help?

im 16 at the moment and when i finish school im going onto uni to study graphic design (i live in australia) ive had this goal for years now and i owned my own graphic design website for almost 2 years everyone says i have alot of talent etc etc but i love photography as well, and i think i can get a good photo out of people can you become a photographer for a fashion brand or whatever and also be the editor, so you edit the photos as well as taking them? i dont want to get into web design, because it bores me haha if you have experience or are in the industry what is the best to get into would you say? like advertising design or editing design? and is it a well stable job that pays good and can make a great future for someone? thankyouuu :) more

Resolved Question: I have a beautiful federation home I would like to hire out for photography (etc). Who should I contact in Oz?

I saw on television that some people hire their homes out for photographers and advertising agencies. Is there a central link in Australia that I may contact to offer my home for such purposes? more

Resolved Question: Is it illegal to photograph on public property?

I am a photographer with out a studio and seeing as it is freezing cold outside I have been meeting some clients indoors at the Football Stadium (which we as a city have paid to be built for with taxes increases a few years ago). Well lately We have been kicked out because we are taking photos inside. We are mostly taking engagement portraits for clients who had booked us for their upcoming wedding. I have read that we are legally allowed to photograph on any public property but this one security guard keeps saying what were doing is illegal and we can't advertise our business which we aren't doing and so on... So long story short.... What are our rights and are we in the right or wrong? Any advice is appreciated!! Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: Do I need to a license to be a photographer?

I mean... I have been taking pictures for a long time and I now have some events and I charge and have fun. I advertise with my own site ( franklugophotography.com) and I also have magnet on my car and flyers... Do I need a License? should I just continue the way I am doing it... Do I need to report TAXES? HELP! I am getting started and have no idea what to do! more

Voting Question: Is there a website that I could advertise my modeling work?

I'm not a professional model, but I do some modeling for a photographer in my town, but i would like to go to a modeling school. I'm only fourteen years old, I'm from a small town, and I don't have much money. Is their a website that I can advertise my photos and get some modeling work without having to be an actual professional? more

Resolved Question: Best travel laptop for photographers?

Let me give you some background. I travel mostly out of a backpack. I shoot RAW and edit in Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom. I need something that is rugged, portable (under 5lbs), powerful enough to do my post processing. I know most photographers laugh at the idea of doing post processing on a travel laptop. I need to because I'm in the field for weeks at a time. I shoot for newspapers so my finished files aren't that big and I don't have to do a ton of detail work like an advertising photographer would. My first thought was to get a maxed out netbook: 1.6Ghz 3Gb ram 1024X800 and then have a desktop replacement notebook at home. But then the thought of switching to mac popped back in my head. I'm thinking about the 13 macbook pro. But I can't justify the price jump for something that is essentially a PC with a different operating system. Someone suggested a netbook running mac's OS as the best option but I thought it might be underpowered. Any thoughts for a photo editing laptop with +1.6Ghz(preferably dual core), +3gb, -5lbs, rugged(not a toughbook), and with at least a 1024X700 display? I should note that I'm running CS2 and want to upgrade. So the cost of buying CS4 is already factored into my price. I also want to stress that weight and size is very important to me because I live out of a backpack but I still want the minimum specs I listed above. Also I think 15" would be my max size. I know the bigger the better for photos but I need something small for ease of travel. more

Resolved Question: I'm a traveling photojournalist who needs to know, mac or pc?

Resolved Question: How much do i sell my art for?

Hi i am a fashion photographer and recently won first prize in qyuite a large comp. The photo, large in size framed prof etc was advertised as £700 for anyone to purchase. The gallery want to purchase it but want the only one, they want the rights to it so i cant reproduce another and sell more. I think because im loosing out on future sales the price should be more as normally i sell images as 1 of 10 etc. What should i do?How much should it be? more

Resolved Question: Am I in the wrong for saying this?

I am a professional photographer, self taught. I do weddings and some occasional portraits on the side. I do have a website and a name for my "business". Well I took a job at a portrait studio because I need money. When I was hired they knew fully that I am a photographer and I do photography on the side for money. Well when I was at work yesterday a lady had asked me if the company I work for trains me how to take pictures and I replied well I am a professional photographer for 2 years. She asked me where I had worked before here and I simply said no where I am self taught. Well the manager threw a big stink about it later that I can NOT talk about that while at work. Well I told her I didn't say I had a business and I didn't say what type of photography I had done. I was not advertising anything and the manager said well you could see in her eyes she wanted to know more and I said oh no she didn't. Besides I could be a landscape photographer and still be a professional professional. and She said well I think a professional photographer is someone who does weddings. I said any JOE off the street can take wedding pictures its just a matter of knowing what your doing and doing it good. Then a moment later I said technically your a professional photographer as well cause this is your profession and your job title is photographer. she said well I dont see my self as a professional and I was just like well technically speaking you are. Can I get in trouble for saying I am a professional photographer? What laws are on my side if any? oh by the way, the manager is a complete ditz who knows not a single thing about photography but she got the job cause she did sales. infact she is only 22 years old without any manager experience. But she has a big chip on her shoulder cause she is a "manager" who thinks she knows everything. more

Resolved Question: So I'm a photographer... barely starting out. Can someone explain some things for me?

So I've been photographing for about 3 and a half years now, but I recently started actually charging people for me to do shoots with them, the first one i did, I charged $10 for 9 edited pictures(I was a noob haha, so i didn't charge much)as I'm getting more and more into photography, I'm wondering, even if somebody does pay me can i still use their pictures for things like my portfolio and for advertising for my photography? Or do I need them to sign something? Also, can I SELL prints of my photography of other people? Is that legal? more

Resolved Question: Aspiring model looking for photographers?

I am an aspiring model in Mt Vernon Ohio, looking for a photographer to help me build my portfolio. I would like to get a CD of the session and the copy rights. The photographer could use the photos for advertising. Can any one help me find photographers willing to help me in the Mansfield and/or Columbus areas?I am an aspiring model in Mt Vernon Ohio, looking for a photographer to help me build my portfolio. I would like to get a CD of the session and a copy right release form. The photographer could use the photos for advertising. Can any one help me find photographers willing to help me in the Mansfield and/or Columbus areas? more

Resolved Question: I have a few questions for self employed photographers?

I'm taking a computer class at school, for one of our projects we have to create a business. So I have to pick a job that I would like to start, write a report, and make up some advertising. I picked being a photographer for my project because it is something I am interested in and I figured this would be a good opportunity to learn about it. Anyways my question is: How much do photographers typically charge for weddings, birthdays, family events, portraits, and kids sports events? (things like that) How much do supplies cost (paper and ink) and How much should I buy at a time? And is their anything else I need to know about being a self - employed photographer? And this one is a bit off topic but still has to do with photography. I was asked by a teacher of mine if I could take a family portrait for them and pictures for a christmas card, she said she'd pay me and I was wondering what I should expect, and what I should do? (This is my first job) I have a Canon Rebel XS, a tripod and photoshop. The pictures will be taken out doors and the photos will be of my teacher, her husband, and their son. I am a bit nervous and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. more

Voting Question: Should I pursue photography as a career??(take a look at my book)?

I know we're in hard economical times and the arts field is extremely competitive but I really do think I have what it takes to work as a fashion photographer. or at least a portrait photographer. I'm a bit of a beginner, who just turned 17 but I'd love to do this as a profession. Its fun, I love it, and I know i won't mind going to work everyday. There's also the alternative of working in business/advertising and making photography my fall back. thing is, i dont know if i'd be just as happy. what should i do?!?!!? here's my "port" flickr com/pinktaxicab more

Resolved Question: Wedding Photography -- Do I have the right to use my wedding photos in commercial ads?

My wedding photos FINALLY got back (they were 6 weeks late on top of the 4-6 weeks that he'd estimated) and, while I'm not entirely happy with them, there are a few that I really like. I really want to send some photos to the hair/makeup artist (there are some good ones of her putting makeup on me) and the florist (she's a family friend) to put on their websites. My question is, can I just do that? Our photographer gave us a big album and a CD with all our pictures on it. Do I then have the rights to do whatever I want with the photos? Or do I have to get permission from him before giving these photos to other vendors to use on their sites. I really wasn't very happy with our photographer -- some photos turned out great, but it really wasn't what he'd advertised and he was in a sulky mood all day and was kind of rude to people. I don't really want to have to talk with him anymore, but I also know that these other vendors (who were WONDERFUL to us!) would appreciate the photos for their portfolios. What should I do? Options: 1. Go ahead and email the photos to the vendors and don't worry about it. He gave us a CD of the photos after all -- we can do as we please with them. 2. Email the photos to the vendors and ask them to put (Photography by ________) somewhere on them. 3. Email the photographer and give him the numbers of the photos that I'd like to be released to be used on the other vendors' websites and ask permission. 4. Something else entirely brilliant that I haven't thought of -- but you have! Any suggestions? If someone has had experience in this area or knows the legal reasons for selecting one option over the other, I'd appreciate it. more

Resolved Question: List the things i need to start up a model agency.?

List the things i need to start up a model agency pls! ok here's the reason. i thought since it's so difficult getting work with good money i'd make my own work since i know models and i model aswell! so what do i need to start up my own agency? models, contracts, advertise the agency, do i need to register the agency and get permission to store data on models? well i thought to start off small with a few models and try it. a website to advertise the models to casting directors and fashion photographers etc. more

Resolved Question: Any tips for a photographic portfolio?

I know this is a bit long.. I don't expect anyone to answer everything, but if you could answer even one or two questions for me, that'd be great! I'm a student photographer and am planning on putting together my portfolio over my xmas break and next summer! I want to work as a childrens portrait photographer both in a studio and outdoors, and I have a fair few shots already that I can use in the portfolio. Should I stick to just pics of kids in the portfolio considering this is the area I want to work in? Or should I have other pictures in it too? If I should, should i mostly have kids, and a just few other pictures, or half kids and half other stuff, etc.? I've got plenty of pictures of friends and family's kids that I have permission to use and will be doing some more shoots of the same kids over my break, but i don't want all the pictures to be of all the same kids. How could I get more parents willing to let me photograph their kids? I've asked friends and family to mention what i'm doing to people they know with children. I have also advertised online, but obviously people are a little reluctant to let strangers photograph their children. Maybe I worded the advertisment badly.. What exactly should I say? I have access to a studio, and will also be doing some outdoor shots (but the outdoor ones will mainly be during the summer, cause the weather is pretty bad this time of year where I live). Any ideas of places I could bring them for shoots? I've already taken them to places like the playground and zoo.. Also, any good ideas for studio set ups? How should it present the portfolio? Are A4 prints a good size? Would you suggest a matte or glossy finish? About how many prints should I have? I def won't have too little, but i'm a little afraid i'll over do it and have way too many pictures. What should I put them in? Is there some sort of universal holder that people use for portfolios, or do they vary? I'll obv have to do up contracts to have the parents of each child sign.. I'll be putting in it that I have permission to use the pictures in my portfolio.. Anything else I need to outline in it? Any other tips? Thank you, Aisling more

Resolved Question: migrating after marriage... what are our options?

My boyfriend and I in our midtwenties and planning to marry in about 2 years time. We live in Jakarta, Indonesia. Because of the pollution here, I've been having health problems. I've lived in medium-sized major cities in the US, Australia, and Europe, and have always been a healthy girl. But since living in Jakarta I've been suffering frequent colds, perpetual headaches, and very low stamina, especially on and around my period. It may be anemia but I haven't checked because I don't really trust the doctors here. My boyfriend--a young lawyer by profession--has been a globetrotter like me, and has expressed interest in living elsewhere, although we haven't really started any serious planning. He was born in Switzerland, but as the son of an Indonesian embassy employee dual citizenship was prohibited so his ID card states Jakarta as his birthplace instead of Geneva. He graduated both his bachelors and masters in law from The Netherlands, whose laws are the basis of Indonesian law. Likewise, Dutch law is concordant with French law and the law of other countries based on Ancient Roman law. He specialises in corporate and business law, and has worked in Holland as well as Indonesia. I have a Canadian permanent residence, which my family and I have earned through legal procedures that started when I was still a minor. I have never lived there. My parents and I visited Canada in 2007 to activate the permit (I was 22), but we are required to reenter in 5 years time ie 2012 (I will be 27). In 2011 I expect to graduate with a bachelors in performing arts communication and in 2012 a masters in journalism or broadcasting. Over the past 3 years I have worked on and off as translator/interpreter, master of ceremony (hosting small concerts and seminars), and hosting a radio talk show. Recently I've decided to cross over to brand management/advertising as a copywriter, hoping that it would land me a fun but challenging job supporting quirky creative professionals like graphic designers, professional photographers, product developers, and others in charge of advertising/brand development campaigns. I plan to join campus clubs to start my portfolio and hope that it would land me with internships or projects elsewhere so I would at least have some experience by the time I migrate. In the future I'd prefer to work on a freelance basis, in case my would-be-husband might get transferred frequently, plus I would like my time to be relatively flexible so we can raise a family. OK, so in short my boyfriend has ties with Europe and I have ties with Canada. Once married, we want to migrate together somewhere (not necessarily Canada or Switzerland although those are the more obvious options for now). I do NOT prefer EU countries, although I'm not totally against it either. We need to prepare how we're going to live overseas and still be able to thrive in our professions. The way I have seen others do this is by joining a multinational company that happens to have an office in Jakarta, then climb the corporate ladder to get transferred elsewhere... how would this work out for a lawyer? (I'm more concerned about him having the fixed job, as I expect to work more as an independent professional in the future) Where can we find more information to explore our options so we can start preparing ahead of time? Companies to work for? International professional associations to join? Policies concerning spouses of Canadian permanent residents or the possibility of an adult born in Switzerland to request citizenship/permanent residency? Policies of other countries? Cities with significantly better air quality than Jakarta? Thanks :) more

Resolved Question: How do I start out? I want to be a photographer, very amateur at this point.?

I recently decided I want to be a photographer, but I'm very amateur. I've never gone to any class for it, and I can't afford to go to school for it just yet. But I've met people who never attended class in their life, yet they make a killing off of their photos! I've started out by making a profile on myspace just for my photos, and I've been offering free sessions (I don't think it would be right to charge someone when I'm not sure what quality photos I'm capable of just yet). What would make you want to give an amateur a chance? What are some free ways of advertising? What do you look for in a photographer? Btw-if anyone is interested in critiquing my photos (I know there is PLENTY of room for improvement with my photos), my myspace can be found under the name Pincince Photography, zip code 88101. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: How to effectively advertise to professional photographers?

What are the most cost-efficient ways to introduce new services that are targeting professional photographers, or their clients. We provide photo editing services. more

Voting Question: Is it illegal for some one to use my wedding announcement photo as and their business info. as and ad?

My wife and I were recently married and hired a profeesional photograppher to take our photos, we signed a contract only to pay a certain amount for the service, on our wedding date. Nothing more. Recently, we have found numerous wedding announcements popping up in community papers with our photo, including in bold print the name of the photographers, their web address, and contact numbers, which to me implies advertisement. I do believe that this is illegal for them to do because they did not have our permission to use the photo for their private use or for commercial purposes. Can any one else let me know what they think? I would like to send her a bill for using our photo.. Normally she would have to pay to advertise, but has turned our announcement into an ad for the local papers all around our entire areas. more

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