Why Does It Cost So Much?
Why Does It cost so much? –or– Why don’t I own it? Filed under, “If I had a nickel for every time I heard this….” Knowledge & Power The…
Your Intellectual Property Rights!
There's been an interesting discussion lately on Linked In about quoting prices for selling copyrights to another party. People have different ideas about what that should cost and what it…
What You Don’t Know, Learn
Regarding my ten month time-lapse project; principal photography is complete. Post production is under way. What began as an email inquiry from a representative of The Huntington May 2011, ended…
Thumbtack Marketing; It’s A Long Road
I am a professional photographer. I work for money. (usually) I need to get the word out. In as many ways as possible. Often. Thumbtack.com is one of the myriad…
Be Selfish and Volunteer Your Way to Success
September 8, 2011 I volunteered once again to photograph those less fortunate than myself. I did the same thing back in 2009, when I was not getting enough photography assignments…
My Competition is My Past
As part of my daily duties as a professional photographer and self-employed businessperson, I evaluate multiple aspects of running my business: finances, investments creative mojo, technical understanding/practical application, sales, marketing,…
RAW vs. JPEG. Which is better?
I'm a member of several professional groups on Linked In and the debate that has been raging for months on which format is better is interesting in that it touches…
35,000 Frames Later
I began a new time-lapse project this week. At the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA. 16 weeks of 9 hour days, one frame every two minutes. Additionally I'll…
Don’t Burn Your Bridges, You May Need Them Later….
Of the many aspects about teaching that I'm fond of, the process of reaching out to companies and asking for review copies of their products is up near the…
Create Your Own Moment
In 2003, after 24 years in business for myself as a commercial photographer and photo lab services provider, I was ready to move beyond photography and into the next phase…