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Using Laptops for Photography

Posted by Brian Leitzer | Posted in Freelance Photography Help | Posted on 04-11-2012

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The fact that in the recent days the popularity of digital photography has grown quite exponentially, has also led to questions as to which laptop is best for photography. This question is not just limited to laptops but to all manners of computers and computing devices. However, the emphasis that has been placed on laptops is because of the fact that by nature most photographers travel a lot and may require to process their photographs on the go.

Which Laptop is Best for Photography

This is a question that needs…


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5 Tips for Beginning Photographers

Posted by Darlene Johnson | Posted in Freelance Photography Help | Posted on 04-05-2012

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One of the most common small businesses in the United States are photography companies. No matter where you live there is sure to be a large selection of photographers to choose from. The demand for photographers is great; hence the great number of them.

If you’re interested in starting your own photographer business, let me give you a few tips to help you start out on the right foot.

  1. Just like with any business venture, the most important thing is to make sure you have a passion for photography.


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Ideas for a Unique Home Photography Business

Posted by Julie Goforth | Posted in Freelance Photography Help | Posted on 03-31-2012

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by Louis Monfils

• Offer “photostyling” services in your packages. This means that instead of just being a mere photographer, you will also be acting as a creative director or a stage designer. You will do the conceptualization of the themes and plan and provide the necessary props and costumes if possible.

• Have a multitude of unique personalized products for your photos. Instead of the usual key chains, mugs, and shirts, you have to think of other product ideas where you can place the photos on after your shoot.…


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Cycling Photography – A Challenging But Rewarding Hobby

Posted by Julie Goforth | Posted in Freelance Photography Help | Posted on 05-02-2011

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by John Reginald Wagner -

Around the world young men and women are discovering the sport of bicycle riding, and at most events you will find a photographer or two recording the thrills and spills.

Bicycle and mountain bike races and contests offer unparalleled opportunities to take action photos, and photos of large groups or individuals moving fast over all kinds of landscapes.

They offer a myriad of chances to take individual character shots (closeups of riders striving, concentrating, elated, or downcast). The environment itself is yet another aspect waiting…


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Action Photography Composition and Techniques

Posted by Mark LePage | Posted in Freelance Photography Help | Posted on 04-22-2011

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by Mike Cheliak -

COMPOSITION AND TECHNIQUES

It is always easy to get caught up in the action and to hold the shutter button down to catch frame after frame. The higher end DSLR cameras capture upwards of 10 frames per second. You can see where a person (professional or otherwise) may get carried away. You should always consider what you are capturing before you go shutter crazy. While multiple frame sequences can often tell a story, sometimes the only thing they provide is a wasted actuation on your camera.…


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Working As a Corporate Photographer

Posted by Sven Lizarraga | Posted in Freelance Photography Help | Posted on 04-19-2011

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by Amy Renfrey –

Many people just beginning their careers in photography will instantly reject the idea of working strictly as a corporate photographer. This is often because they assume their photographs will be limited to head shots, individual and group portraits, and require very little creativity or advance skills. This is an unfortunate way to view a career in corporate photography because it can actually be one of the most challenging areas of professional work.

Yes, there will always be the need for portraiture because many companies and…


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Freelance Photography As a Living

Posted by Brian Leitzer | Posted in Freelance Photography Help | Posted on 03-07-2011

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by Murray Edwards –

So you have purchased a digital camera and now you are ready to go out and make a living as a photographer. Easy you think, take a few pictures, sell them and you are off to the races. Not so quick my friend, unless you are extremely lucky, the road to success is a difficult one. Let us face it, making a living in the amazing world of photography can be fun, but there are many difficulties along the way.

First off, what type of…


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How To Begin Your Freelance Photography Business

Posted by Darlene Johnson | Posted in Freelance Photography Help | Posted on 02-27-2011

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Would you like to earn money from your photos? Do you like to shoot almost anything on your digital camera? Then freelance photography could be the right profession for you. Let me show you how to start your own freelance photos business.

First of all, you need to look at your portfolio — or assemble a portfolio – to embark on freelance photography. Your portfolio must be an expression of the class of pictures that you specially want to focus on. It must include a variety of different photo shoots…


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