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When clients fail to pay
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There's an interesting discussion over at Rob Haggart's A Photo Editor blog about collecting from overdue…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Stephens Jul 7, 2010.

Is It a Crime to Photograph a Graffiti Artist at Work?
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The arrest of LA-based photographer Jonas Lara in February for photographing graffiti artists in the process of working on a mural raised some eyebrows in the photographer community. Lara was…Continue

Tags: photojournalism, freelance, legal

Started this discussion. Last reply by Snapper May 19, 2010.

Wounded Knee photographer claims copyright infringement

Story from the Courthouse News Service; read about it here.Continue

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Started May 10, 2010

Capture the Moment, and Share
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The New York Times invites you to join photographers from around the world -- professionals, students and amateurs alike -- in creating a "global mosaic" of photographs taken at 15:00 UTC on Sunday,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by PhotoChick Apr 28, 2010.

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Terica Luxton commented on Snapper's blog post Photoshop tutorials
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Photoshop tutorials

New to Photoshop? Overwhelmed? The tech blog Mashable has a post today that just might help. Check it out: 12 Beginner Tutorials for Getting Started With PhotoshopSee More
Aug 16, 2010
John Nicklin replied to Snapper's discussion Should you really stop accepting $200 assignments?
"I suppose that the answer to the question depends on several things. How badly does one need the work? How many hours or days will the work take? And how well known is the photographer? I would think that accepting $200 assignments might allow one…"
Aug 12, 2010
Jeff Stephens replied to Snapper's discussion When clients fail to pay
"I have fortunately not had too many troubles with collections, but over the past seven years being in business I have learned a few best practices: 1) make sure your payment terms are in the contract that you get signed by the client before work…"
Jul 7, 2010
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The 2010 Berenice Abbott Prize for an Emerging Photographer at The Julia Dean Photo Workshops

July 17, 2010 all day
Berenice Abbott was a photographer of great accomplishment. She began her career as an assistant to Man Ray and became known mostly for her documentary work of New York City in the 1930s. Berenice was also a portrait photographer, an educator, an inventor, and a writer. She believed that all photographers should have personal projects that they are passionate about, no matter what the subject matter. This award was created by Julia Dean to honor her teacher and friend.One person is selected for…See More
Jul 1, 2010
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When clients fail to pay

There's an interesting discussion over at Rob Haggart's A Photo Editor blog about collecting from overdue clients. It's one of those things you don't think much about when you go into business for yourself, but at some point it's an issue that's going to come up for just about everyone.I am not a professional photographer, but I am self-employed and as I've expanded my client base I've also begun to run into a…See More
Jun 22, 2010
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Jun 20, 2010
Snapper replied to will's discussion Amateur or not?
"From my perspective, it's less about how much money you make than the level of commitment you bring. If you view yourself as an amateur, that means you're not willing to be held entirely accountable for the work you do. It's…"
Jun 10, 2010
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From the Photopreneur blog, an inspiring post about four "amateurs" who've found a measure of fame and, in some cases, fortune by finding the right subject at the right time: abandoned houses, fruits and veggies, a legal interrogation in a neighboring building, and shots from space."It’s always going to be easier for a professional photographer to makesales than it will be for an enthusiast. They have the time and the resources to go out and create the photos that sell. But if you have the…See More
Jun 7, 2010
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Is that shoe polish on my steak? Adventures in food photography....

I love to cook, and I love to read food blogs, but I never imagined that reading about food photography could be so, well, delicious. Turns out there's tons of good and engaging information about the topic on the web.For example, Cooking Up a Story has a nicely produced video of food photographer Ed Gowans reflecting on his profession while he works on a job for a local chef. Takes place in his studio, and you get a…See More
May 21, 2010
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Art of Photography Show at The Lyceum Theatre Gallery

June 1, 2011 all day
The Art of Photography Show 2010 is a world-class international exhibition of photographic art occurring August 28 through November 7, 2010 at the elegant two-level Lyceum Theatre Gallery, a perfect venue for exhibiting a large showcase of awesome photographic art. One of the distinguishing characteristics of this competition and exhibition is that our judge is always a highly acclaimed museum curator.$2,000 first place award.See More
May 21, 2010
Snapper replied to Snapper's discussion Is It a Crime to Photograph a Graffiti Artist at Work?
"Yeah, the legal implications of the case are confusing indeed -- particularly when you consider that Lara' first lawyer, the public defender, refused to argue the case on First Amendment grounds, and even the lawyers he eventually hired…"
May 19, 2010
aydin kirkewoog replied to Snapper's discussion Is It a Crime to Photograph a Graffiti Artist at Work?
"I think the key factor in this case involves the "aiding and abetting" aspect of the charges. In other words, was he helping and/or encouraging the act of vandalism? Some might argue that even the act of documenting vandalism might…"
May 19, 2010

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Tools: Adobe's Photoshop Lightroom 3 vs. Apple's Aperture 3

An in-depth review in the Wall Street Journal:

Tackling 54,000 Photos with Two Programs

Posted on September 14, 2010 at 11:13am

Photoshop tutorials

New to Photoshop? Overwhelmed? The tech blog Mashable has a post today that just might help. Check it out:

12 Beginner Tutorials for Getting Started With Photoshop


Posted on August 16, 2010 at 3:37pm — 1 Comment

Success stories

From the Photopreneur blog, an inspiring post about four "amateurs" who've found a measure of fame and, in some cases, fortune by finding the right subject at the right time: abandoned houses, fruits and veggies, a legal interrogation in a neighboring building, and shots from space.



"It’s always going to be easier for a professional photographer to make sales than it will be for an enthusiast. They have the time and the resources to go out and create the photos that sell. But if you… Continue

Posted on June 7, 2010 at 11:59am

Is that shoe polish on my steak? Adventures in food photography....

I love to cook, and I love to read food blogs, but I never imagined that reading about food photography could be so, well, delicious. Turns out there's tons of good and engaging information about the topic on the web.



For example, Cooking Up a Story has a nicely produced video of food photographer Ed Gowans reflecting on his profession while he works on a job for a local chef. Takes place in his studio, and you get a… Continue

Posted on May 21, 2010 at 12:18pm

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