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How should an American photographer go about getting wedding business

I am an American children’s and wedding photographer. I would love to shoot a wedding (actually many weddings!) in Ireland, but I am not sure how to go about advertising. Any suggestions? Image taken on 2007-12-31 19:53:23. Image Source. (Used with permission)

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want to buy photography equipment to take pictures of Santa Claus in shopping malls?

Posted by brian | Posted in Photography Equipment Help | Posted on 07-29-2010

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I am looking for a place in NY city or Philly to buy the camera, computer, printers and whatever else is needed

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Scott Pictures Wedding Photography Quick Tour

Posted by brian | Posted in Wedding Photography Videos | Posted on 07-25-2010

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www.scottpictures.com Learn what makes Scott Pictures wedding photography different in this quick tour. Wedding & Portrait Photographer Scott Pictures. http
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Taking Pictures of Backgrounds for Producing Great Stock Photos!

Posted by brian | Posted in Stock Photography Articles | Posted on 07-18-2010

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There is something very simple you can do to increase your stock photography sales.  If, like me, you engage in digitally composited photos, you can even enhance your entire business immeasurably!  That simple thing is to photograph backgrounds.  By backgrounds I mean images that can serve as a backdrop for an inset picture that might be a product or person, or that can serve as a location, a background, for a composited image.

The need for background pictures

There is a huge need for such background images.  This can range from backgrounds for MySpace, Facebook or Twitter pages to screensavers, to advertising in print or on the Internet.  We don’t think about those background images much, they aren’t as sexy or glamorous as the “hero” images are, but they are vital, in demand, and ubiquitous.  In addition, they are all around us, right there for the taking!

A background…


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Great Poses Make For Better Pictures – Photography Tips

Posted by brian | Posted in Photography Equipment Articles | Posted on 07-17-2010

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If you’re anything like me, you love photographing people. What else could be more rewarding? But how do you pose them? It’s more that just coming up with great poses, it’s also about making your subject comfortable. It’s about paying attention to who you’re photographing.

One mistake many people make is to try and pose everyone the same way, or to use cliche poses. It’s really best to keep your posing natural. Make your subject look comfortable by talking to them and getting to know them a bit better. This way you’ll see which poses will look most comfortable for them.

The best approach to starting to pose a subject, is to keep it simple. Let them put their hands where they want to, and let them stand how they naturally stand. Now you can move on from there. But always keeping it simple. It’s okay for men to…


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Digital Photography Basics For Taking Great Digital Pictures

Posted by brian | Posted in Digital Photography | Posted on 07-15-2010

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You cant get great digital photographs five minutes after buying a new digital camera. Alot of people think that digital photography is easy but if it was then everyone would be doing it. But by knowing and remembering a few digital photography basics then you can get the great pictures that want.

Most people who are not accustomed to the art of digital photography will tell you that the camera is the most important thing. The more expensive the camera is the better, the more mega pixels the camera has the better or even the bigger the zoom the camera has the better. The camera doesn’t decide the viewpoint, the setting, the subject or even the mode in which you set the camera. Now, I will tell you about some digital photography basics that will help when taking pictures and will hopefully help you get the pictures that you…


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Photography Survey. When shooting outdoor pictures of an individual what mode do you keep your camera on?

Posted by brian | Posted in Outdoor Photography Help | Posted on 07-11-2010

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Hello!
I am trying to find how other photographers prefer to shoot there outdoor portraits. When going from scene to scene in say, a park for example, how is your camera set? For example I use Aperture Priority. I use to use Manual Mode. There is also Shutter Priority. And Program Mode. Which do you do?
THANKS GUYS!

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Everything Digital Photography Book: Utilize the latest technology to take professional grade pictures

Posted by brian | Posted in General Photography Books | Posted on 07-06-2010

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  • ISBN13: 9781598695694
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product Description
With a snap of the shutter and a couple clicks of the mouse, you can take stunning photos and share them with the world. Digital photography is one of the easiest art forms to master-if you only know how.

The Everything Digital Photography Book, 2nd Edition, has everything you need to take full advantage of this evolving art form. Learn how to:

  • Choose the perfect camera
  • Use light and flashes for optimum effect
  • Download and transfer images
  • Compress images and post photos online
  • Create personalized gifts like calendars

Whether you’re a novice photographer or a budding professional, this indispensable guide shows you how to capture the perfect shot-every time!

Rick deGaris Doble is an award-winning photographer with nearly 40 years of photography experience. His site, www.RickDoble.net, receives 150,000 unique hits per year…


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Fall & Winter are coming, I need some photography ideas, for nature pictures, and me & my cousin pictures?

Posted by brian | Posted in Nature Photography Help | Posted on 06-28-2010

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Fall is almost here, and Winter will soon follow. I need some photography ideas

- Nature/Animal photography

- Pictures of me and my cousin (he is 3)
Thank you to the answer #1

I need as many ideas as possible =)

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Still Life Photography – How To Take Great Still Life Pictures

Posted by brian | Posted in Sports Photography Articles | Posted on 06-27-2010

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Still life photography has lots of practical and valuable uses. Perhaps you want to take a photograph of a beautiful bowl of fruit or perhaps you have learned that an important key to eBay success is uploading quality photos of your products. Learning still life photography can also give you opportunities for selling your photograph downloads on microstock sites or to food magazines. No matter what your reason, still life photography is a great skill to learn.

Unless you are photographing specific products or pictures for a magazine assignment, the subjects for your still life photography are endless. Fine art still lifes aren’t limited to just apples and grapes. Even super simple items like a few artfully arranged spools of thread can be interesting and attract attention. Microstock sites like Shutterstock and iStock that cater to commercial users have a high demand for all sorts of still life, often…


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Tips To Get Creative Landscaping Ideas – Study Beautiful Landscaping Pictures

Posted by brian | Posted in Landscape Photography Articles | Posted on 06-25-2010

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Looking at the picture of a landscape that is eye catching will immediately make you see your own garden area refurbished and looking good in your imagination too. You can see where you can fit in certain patches which are on the picture into your own backyard or front yard with maybe a few changes here and there. Looking at beautiful landscape pictures will also motivate you to do something about your own gardens, as you will be tempted to make it look so good.

Where do you find landscaping pictures?
In case you have already decided on changing your landscaping and are wanting new ideas, you can go to the internet and search for pictures here. Another option to get landscaping pictures is from the library, where you could go to the photography or painting sections and browse through the books which may be of help…


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