The Photographer's Survival Guide
Title | The Photographer's Survival Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Amanda Sosa Stone |
Publisher | Amphoto Books |
Pages | 227 |
Release | 2011-05-24 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 0817435875 |
Practical, real-world advice for commercial photographers At last, a down-to-earth, no-nonsense guide that provides guidance and tools for all levels of photographers–from those just starting out to those who want to move to the next level. Turn to this book for ready-to-use guidance on navigating the ins and outs of the industry, including: • Establishing a recognizable style that is all your own • Creating a website and portfolio, including costs, selecting images, and working with a designer • Building, buying, and using contact lists and databases; creating e-mail blasts and printed promotions; and person-to-person meetings with buyers • Estimating, bidding, and negotiating your fee • Doing the job: prep work, the actual shoot, post-production, and billing • Understanding the stock photography business The book considers those uncomfortable "What do I do?" moments and presents tips from industry insiders, including how they make buying decisions. The Photographer’s Survival Guide is also a resource that lists portfolio makers, website builders, printers, and database services, as well as deadlines for important photography contests. An appendix explains usage terms the savvy photographer must understand. The accompanying CD contains 21 invaluable forms and templates–for an annual budget, a database of contacts, estimate and invoice forms, releases, terms and conditions, and more–that photographers can download.
Photographer's Survival Manual
Title | Photographer's Survival Manual PDF eBook |
Author | Ed Greenberg |
Publisher | Lark Books (NC) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Artists' contracts |
ISBN | 9781600594205 |
Provides photographers and visual artists with the most authoritative legal advice available on everything from contracts, subcontracts, releases, and permissions to the copyright laws and all the steps artists should take to register and protect their work.
Professional Photographer's Survival Guide
Title | Professional Photographer's Survival Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Charles E. Rotkin |
Publisher | Amphoto Books |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Commercial photography |
ISBN | 9780817454098 |
National Geographic Photography Field Guide
Title | National Geographic Photography Field Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Peter K. Burian |
Publisher | |
Pages | 368 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 9780792256762 |
From the institution that set the standard for exceptional photography comes the definitive how-to volume--fully revised and updated with the latest information. 280 photos, illustrations & maps.
The Wedding Photographer's Handbook
Title | The Wedding Photographer's Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Hurth |
Publisher | |
Pages | 178 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 9780936262444 |
This is an instructional photography book for beginning or advanced wedding photograhers; it teaches one the "ins" and "outs" of successful wedding photography, from beginning to end.Among other things, the book includes sample wedding photos, diagrams; information about posing, lighting,equipment requirements, film choices, film exposure, and much more.
The Copyright Zone
Title | The Copyright Zone PDF eBook |
Author | Edward C. Greenberg |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 392 |
Release | 2015-02-11 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 1317692195 |
If you license or publish images, this guide is as indispensable as your camera. It provides specific information on the legal rights of photographers, illustrators, artists, covering intellectual property, copyright, and business concerns in an easy-to-read, accessible manner. The Copyright Zone, Second Edition covers: what is and isn’t copyrightable, copyright registration, fair use, model releases, contracts and invoices, pricing and negotiation, and much more. Presented in a fun and easy to digest style, Jack Reznicki and Ed Greenberg, LLC help explain the need-to-know facts of the confusing world of legal jargon and technicalities through real world case studies, personal asides, and the clear writing style that has made their blog Thecopyrightzone.com and monthly column by the same name in Photoshop User magazine two industry favorites. The second edition of this well-reviewed text has almost doubled in size to ensure that every legal issue you need to know about as a photographer or artist is covered and enjoyable to learn!
Get Your Photography on the Web
Title | Get Your Photography on the Web PDF eBook |
Author | Rafael Concepcion |
Publisher | Pearson Education |
Pages | 712 |
Release | 2011-02-08 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 0132699257 |
For today’s photographer, a clean, professional-looking website is a must. But for most, the thought of having a site that displays your work like a pro seems either too expensive or too hard to create. How can you develop an eye-catching website that looks professional, updates quickly, and even helps you make some money in the process when your passion is photography and not coding? It’s easier than you think. In Get Your Photography on the Web, RC Concepcion, curriculum developer for Kelby Media Group and one of the Photoshop Guys, takes you through an easy step-by-step process so you can build your own site from the ground up and have it look like you paid someone a lot of money to do it for you. Even if you know nothing about Web programming, this book will have you building a website in hours, not weeks. You’ll learn: How to secure your own domain names and hosting space How to install WordPress on your website in as little as seven clicks How to add pictures, galleries, and Flash portfolios without learning any code How to sell your images online without having to make a single print How to incorporate Lightroom and Flash galleries into an already existing website You’ll also find interviews and inspirational tips from people you will meet “Along the Way” to making your website. Plus, RC gives you free templates and Flash portfolio components to get you up and running without emptying your wallet. The techniques RC shares in Get Your Photography on the Web are the very same ones he uses for some of the biggest names in photography—it’s like designing your website with a trusted expert looking over your shoulder. Best of all, you’ll walk away with the satisfaction of knowing that you did it all yourself!