Before you Start your own Photography Business

Make Money With Your Digital Camera.

2011-06-09T00:24:00.000-07:00

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Before You Start Your Own Photography Business

2011-05-09T12:42:00.001-07:00

I like Scott's first two volumes. But this one is lost in repetition, filler and useless information. I am not sure what kind of photographers' author is trying to target, typically it should be advanced photographers as it is 3rd volume. Some reviewers mentioned that it's good for beginners but I don't think so it contained some advance info and some very basic stuff and it also keep referring to 1st and 2nd volumes.

Good:
If you are product photographer then you have got some information in this book.

Bad:
Repetition Topics: A few examples...
1. Sharpest Aperture: We already discussed this in first two books and same info is shared as topic.
2. Wake up early in the morning.
3. Most of topics in Sports are already covered.
4. As usual screen shot of B&H Photo-Video site which is not relevant to that topic. Ohh wait! This time it's different page not homepage. Why do we require this site's pictures while author is trying to explain myth about card speed.

Filler: This is interesting. A few examples, these points are covered as full page topic in book.
1. There is separate whole topic on how to change lens. (May be in Vol-4, Scott will cover how to properly charge/install battery)
2. How to clean lenses.
3. Shortcut for formatting memory card.
4. Resetting camera setting.
Come on! These topics are covered in detail in operating manuals of every DSLR/Lens.
5. As usual too much advertising of websites and expensive gears.

I was expecting real professional info/tips and going beyond volumes 1 and 2, not the same information/filler. This book is certainly not for me. If you really want to get some interesting tips, you may want to Phtography Page

Review for the Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)

2011-05-05T13:40:00.000-07:00

Nice little PAS digital camera for the very reasonable price. We purchased this camera for each of our tween daughters (10 and 12) to get away from using disposables that cost around $14 per camera to develop! It has given them freedom to take as many pictures as they want and view them immediately while using the camera's features for special effects. Since they're still children, we didn't want to spend too much money on a starter camera, but we wanted a decent camera that takes nice pictures at a good pricepoint. So far, we have been very pleased. As for durability, I can't honestly speak to that since we've only had the cameras for about a month (and they haven't yet been dropped), but everything is in good working order at the moment. Transferring pictures to computer is easy, too! I would recommend this product after personal experience and reading the reviews on many competitors' models at the same pricepoint.Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)

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Review of the Canon EOS Rebel T3i

2011-03-08T15:59:00.000-08:00

The Canon Rebel T3i takes the consumer level dSLR a couple steps closer to the mid-level Canon 60D with the addition of the rotating rear LCD screen, remote flash firing, and in-camera processing features. The already highly competent, older Rebel T2i already shared many important features with the 60D (and even features of the semi-pro 7D) including the 18 MP sensor, 63-zone exposure metering system, high ISO performance, HD movie capabilities, and Digic 4 image processor. With these new upgrades, it might make it even more difficult to choose between them. But there are some important differences.

If you are considering the Rebel T3i vs T2i, the Rebel T3i is replacing the T2i. Since both cameras share the same 18 megapixel sensor and Digic 4 processor, both the T2i and T3i will create images with exactly the same image quality, produce the same low light-high ISO performance, shoot at 3.7 frames per second, and have nearly the same size and build quality. They are both offered with the same 18-55mm kit lens (with some minor cosmetic differences on the new T3i kit lens). The T3i is very slightly larger and heavier due to the addition of the rotating rear LCD monitor. And that is one of the biggest differences between the two cameras. Do you want and need a vari-angle rear screen or not? The other major difference is the ability of the T3i to remotely control multiple off-camera flashes. Like the 60D and 7D, you can use the built-in flash of the T3i to trigger other Canon Speedlites. Some other minor additions to the T3i include the Scene Intelligent Auto Mode, which is a feature borrowed from point and shoot cameras. When in Auto mode, the T3i will make a determination of what type of scene you are shooting - close-up, portrait, landscape, etc. - and automatically configure the camera settings accordingly. However, if you want to use a powerful and costly digital SLR as a point and shoot, you should probably save the money and just buy a nice, high quality point and shoot like the Canon S95. Other additional but not essential upgrades include the in-camera processing Creative Filters, and the ability to choose different image size ratios and to rate your images. There is also a marginally helpful Feature Guide which gives brief descriptions of various settings and some additional video features like Video Snapshot, which you can use to shoot short video clips that are automatically joined together into a video, with music.

Canon Rebel T3i vs. 60D vs. 7D
Sensor and Image Quality: All three cameras share a very similar sensor and 18 megapixels, and so their image quality will be virtually the same. All are capable of taking professional quality images.

Exposure Metering: The three cameras all share the latest 63-zone, dual-layer exposure metering system and 4 metering modes. That means they will all determine the exposure virtually identically and enable you to take properly exposed photos in most every situation, including difficult back-lit scenes. The size of the areas metered for Partial and Spot metering vary slightly between the cameras, but that isn't anything critical.

Autofocus: The T3i shares a similar autofocus system to the 60D, with 9 focus points and three auto focusing modes. However the 9 AF points of the 60D are more sensitive than those of the T3i: all are cross-type in the 60D, only the center is cross-type in the T3i. The 60D autofocus system is much less complex than the sophisticated AF system of the 7D with its 19 AF point system and its additional Zone, Spot, and Expansion focus modes. These various modes address how you want to deal with and group these numerous AF points. Plus the custom settings of the 7D allow one to customize how the AF system works - how it tracks subjects, how it deals with objects that come between you and your initial subject, how quickly it responds to these changes of possible subjects that are at different distances from you, etc. However, if you are not an avid sports photographer, a wildlife shooter, or someone who understands, needs, and will use the elaborate features of the 7D AF system, then this shouldn't sway you.

Construction: As you can probably figure out from the prices, each camera is not built the same. The T3i has relatively strong construction of a stainless steel frame with polycarbonate body. The 60D has a stronger and lighter aluminum frame and polycarbonate body, but not as strong as the 7D's magnesium alloy construction. The 60D also has some amount of weather sealing - more than the T3i, less than the 7D. But for most users, including even those using the camera daily or in travel situations, the construction of any of these cameras is far more than good enough, strong enough, and durable enough.

ISO: Since they all share a very similar sensor, the ISO sensitivity and performance at high ISO settings is virtually the same for these three cameras. But don't take my word for it, don't be swayed by pixel peepers on forums, instead check out the camera sensor tests at dxomark to verify this. As you can see, they all share the exact same overall score, and show very similar performance.

Controls: As with construction, the buttons and controls vary with these cameras. Unlike the T3i, the 60D and 7D have nearly every control an advanced photographer needs on the exterior of the camera and they also have the top LCD panel and rear Quick Control Dial that are not on the T3i. With all the cameras, any controls can also be easily accessed with the Q button and menu or in the other menus on the rear LCD monitor. The top buttons of the 60D set only one setting each, so this is less complicated than the multiple-setting buttons of the 7D. Canon has removed the white balance (WB) button on the 60D that the 7D has, but that isn't a big deal - use the Q Menu. Another change on the 60D is that the Multi-controller has been moved from the thumb joystick like the 7D and 50D and placed in the middle of the rear Quick-control dial. This doesn't change how it functions, and should just be a matter of getting used to the difference. If you plan on using your camera on Auto or Program most of the time, then the controls of the T3i are more than sufficient for your needs. If you work in Av, Tv, or M modes and need quicker and more direct access to your controls and the additional top LCD screen to view and change your current settings, then you need to consider the 60D or 7D over the T3i.

Menus and Custom Functions: These allow for greater control over customizing how the camera functions. The T3i has less Menu and Custom Function setting options than the 60D, and the 7D has yet a few more than the 60D. These settings enable you to customize the operation, function, and controls to work how you want them to, including things like exposure increments, peripheral illuminations correction for lenses (fixes dark corners), tweeking how the autofocus system operates, setting more precise white balance settings, and customizing which button does what. There are ebooks such as Canon T3i Experience - The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation With the Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D and Your World 60D - The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon EOS 60D which walk you through all of the Menu settings and Custom Function settings so that you can set up your camera to work best for how you photograph, and also begin to learn to master all the advanced features, settings, and controls of these powerful dSLR camera.

Wireless Flash: Like the 7D and 60D, the T3i incorporates wireless flash triggering. This allows you to trigger multiple off camera flashes at different output levels. The T2i does not have this feature.

Articulating LCD Screen: The big new feature that the 60D and T3i have that the 7D and T2i do not is the articulating rear LCD screen. This may prove useful for videographers, as well as for setting up compositions while the camera is on a tripod, for macro use, or for using it from unusually low or high vantage points. Some users will be able to avoid buying an expensive angle finder because of this feature. There is also an electronic level in the 7D and 60D, visible in the viewfinder, rear LCD, or top LCD.

Viewfinder: The T3i has a pentamirror viewfinder with 95% coverage of the actual resulting image. The 60D has a large, bright pentaprism viewfinder with 96% coverage, not quite as nice as the nearly 100% view of the 7D pentaprism.

Processor: The T3i shares the same Digic 4 processor as the 60D. The 7D has dual Digic 4 processors. However, if you don't need to shoot dozens of continuous images, you probably won't notice any processing speed issues.
Continuous Shooting Speed: The T3i can shoot 3.7 frames per second. The 7D can shoot a blazing 8 frames per second, in which the photos barely change from frame to frame. The 60D can shoot a respectable 5.3 fps which is actually a more useful rate. If you need the extremely high fps for sports, wildlife, or other action shooting, get the 7D. If not, don't be swayed by this excessive feature.

Memory Card: The T3i and 60D use the SD memory card. The 7D uses the CF card.

Battery: The T3i and T2i use the smaller LP-E8 battery with less capacity than the LP-E6 battery used by the 60D and 7D.

Size and Weight: The T3i is smaller and lighter than the 60D, which in turn is smaller and lighter than the 7D. Go to the store and hold them to get a better feel for their size, weight, and feel. The 60D and 7D "feel" like the more substantial cameras that they are.

Some Pictures of the Mountains

2011-02-26T14:21:00.000-08:00

Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)

The Greatness of Digital Photography

2010-02-23T11:01:00.000-08:00

Photography encompasses several issues that one should take into consideration to understand its substance. The term "photography" has several meanings depending on how it is perceived by the people. Generally speaking, it is the art of taking pictures by means of light. Light is the most important ingredient in photography. It is the one responsible for identifying color and brightness.

When digital technology came into being, different advancements were developed. These advancements were very helpful in bringing utmost convenience to people's way of life. The majority of the innovations that were developed have brought tremendous improvements in photography. This greatest breakthrough is known as digital photography.

Digital photography is quite a complex topic to discuss since many things should be considered in order for one to get a vivid picture of it. But one of the basics that you should remember about digital photography is that it doesn't use film and there's no processing time involved with it. This type of photography offers convenience to people when it comes to editing and enhancing images. Not only does it offer customer satisfaction but it offers easy on the pocket photo printing solutions to people. This is mainly because digital photos cost less compared to conventional photos.

There are many advantages why you should turn to digital when you want a picture-perfect shot. Digital photography offers you many options on how you want your pictures to appear. You have the choice to print only the good photos that you have and edit out those that you don't like. You're also able to steer clear of bad images such as blurry prints and those that easily fade. This way you can save a bundle on printing only those pictures that are pleasing to the eye. You can even upload the images and share it with your loved ones. There are so many options that are available.

The quality of digital photography is said to be much more remarkable compared to the traditional type. In fact there are more and more digital photography innovations that were developed today. These innovations are designed to make digital photo prints that can last long without the fear of fading or yellowing. Another thing is that there are lots of budget-friendly options that you can enjoy with digital photos.

The difference of digital to classic photography lies on the way the image is generated. In the traditional form, the image is produced using film while in digital wave, the image is digitally captured. In the traditional method, the image that is captured on the film is developed in a darkroom where chemicals are used to create negatives. The negative are then printed before you can view the final product of the shot. In digital approach, there's no need for film, dark room and processing because the image is captured digitally, that is by means of electronic sensor.

Hence with digital cameras around, there is no need to use film in order to develop your best picture. A digital camera allows you to edit and delete photos. This is done cost effectively, which means no hassle in printing and less cost in the production.

If you're looking for some good resources about digital photography, digital imaging services and reviews, there are lots of them online. By searching online, you can find a wide display of samples of digital images and see how digital photography can fix the quality of your photos. There are vast arrays of information that you can get. The majority of them offer samples of digital images, digital camera buyer's guide, latest digital camera reviews and a lot more.

HOW TO FIND THE BEST DIGITAL CAMERA

2010-01-08T10:59:00.000-08:00

It seems that every month, if not every week, different manufacturers are coming up with the latest digital cameras to entice potential clients. And it's just not working for us!

After spending sizeable amount of time at the mall figuring out which is the best digital camera for us, we finally have enough money to buy for that eye-popping, 7 mega pixel, 10x digital zoom, potable, candy colored, up to 512MB expandable memory of super hi-speed SD memory card and not to mention very portable, (that will be the envy of almost everyone we know). We march to the mall armed with our life savings and lotsa pride in ourselves, when we pass by a new display - an eight mega pixel, up to 1G expandable memory, with built it mic and stereo surround, video playback capable, with 22 scenic modes kind-of-camera. And we sigh because the producer of this amazing gadget claims that this is the best digital camera yet out in the market. And so as we always want to have the best, armed with our life savings and a few credit cards, we buy the "best digital camera." But then again, that doesn't last too long, after two months or so, there's another "best digital camera."

And so it confuses us. What makes a digital camera, the best digital camera?

Well, there are certain factors to consider when looking for the "best digital camera" for us.

MEGAPIXELS. One of the most important features of digital camera to make it into the best digital camera category is its mega pixel property. The higher the mega pixels the better the actual photograph will come out. A mega pixel is equivalent to one million pixels. The resolution of your image is based upon the mega pixel property of your camera. This means that as you enlarge the picture, you would get more detail and less blurry colors.

LCD SIZE. The best digital camera will always have a large LCD to help you frame your subject without having to squint to the viewfinder. This is also helpful when reviewing your images, some cameras enable touch up and editing features with its LCD. A 1.5-inch display is average, a 2-inch LCD display is good, but the best LCD size would be 2.5 inches or higher.

ZOOM. Most digital cameras have both digital and optical zoom. A higher optical zoom is always better than a higher digital zoom. Digital cameras are usually furnished with optical of between 3x to 10x. The better the optical zoom, the higher it climbs up to the best digital camera category.

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MEMORY CARD. Always make sure that your memory card is the right one for your digital camera. There are different types of memory card like the xD, SD, Flash card and the likes. And these types of memory cards go with certain types of digital cameras. of course memory storage is also up there in choosing the best digital cameras. Choose the size of memory that you need, if you're a photo junkie, you might need more than 32MB. Memory cards can go up to 1G.

The key point to find the best digital camera is to find one that will best fit you and your lifestyle. Don't just buy the latest or the one that claims they are the best digital cameras out in the market. You wouldn't want to buy a DSLR and use it with your home activities or family outing and have to lug it around?! Or you don't want to buy the latest point and shoot camera when you're serious about being a professional photographer. (Of course, you can use this for starters, but if you're not a novice photographer anymore, you wouldn't want to get this kind of camera.)

Actually, the best digital camera is the one that you will enjoy and use. Not the type that you'll just leave rotting in its box or after a few weeks of usage or so, up there in the attic.

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2009-10-10T07:07:00.000-07:00

Before I Start My Online Home Base Business What must I do?

2009-10-09T10:00:00.000-07:00

The first step in starting your online home base business is get your mind right. Your mind has to be right or you will surely fail. Once you get you mind right then failure is not an options. Understand that the first step in a successful business is having a positive out look about the business that you are in.

Now see a lot of people start a home base business and treat it like a hobby. The truth of the matter is far from being a hoppy. You have work hard on your business at least until you able to hire other people to work the business for you. Understand that for online business success it’s going to take just as much work as a conventional business. The different is in a conventional business your boss told you when to be at work, what time to take a break etc., and when you working for yourself the beauty is being able to be free. Get up when u want, Work for 4 hrs take a break for 4 whatever the case may be.

Most is see the get rich quick scheme and they join the company and in up disappointed. Now the person that launches the program got rich quick, usually they already have 1000 or more people that are following them. They have already put in the hard work that it takes to build a successful online business.

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Lake shots!

2009-06-03T18:33:00.000-07:00

Just hanging out at the lake. It's a nice way to free my mind.

Photography I love it

2009-06-01T18:06:00.000-07:00

I just love going to the lake and taking pictures. There is nothing like it. So tell me what do you think of the pic?

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Check out the lake shot tell me what you think

2009-05-27T19:16:00.000-07:00

Here is a shot that I took when I was hanging out with my girl friend. I had to say, it looks like a professional took this picture. Oh but wait, I am a professional, my bad. I would love your feed back. Oh by the way if you do any shopping online you might want to check this out. A FREE Shopping Tool

AvaaK Vue Personal

2009-05-18T11:20:00.000-07:00

Anyone with an eye for original images, the right equipment and film, and excellent technical skills can take good pictures. But to make a living out of taking stunning photographs needs more than photography skills; you must also be a savvy businessperson. To succeed in this business, you need to know about financial, legal, management and marketing aspects of starting and running a photography business.

The field of photography is wide and competitive. There are a wide variety of players out there, from the part-timers freelancing for the local weekly paper to a few superstars who can command fees of $10,000 per day.

As a home-based photographer, you can work on a broad range of subject area, from fashion, portraits, underwater, weddings, product photography and others. You can be a freelance photojournalist or a publication photographer.

While there are various types of photographic activity, professional photography can be broadly divided into two categories: assignment photography and stock photography.

Assignment photography is any photography commissioned by a client. It covers advertising of products, portraits, weddings, school functions and other images shot on assignment. Most photographers spend their entire career shooting on assignments, as it provides lower financial risk for the photographer. You know that you will get paid, either before the event or after the contract has been satisfactorily completed.

On the other hand, stock photography is photography shot on speculation, in advance of being sold. In going after a "perfect air balloon" shot, photographers may take several dozens, if not hundreds of shots, of air balloons that could be made available at a fair price for generic uses. These "surplus photos" can then be used in a multitude of ways, in newspaper articles, brochures, calendars, web sites, and many more. Instead of commissioning a photographer, many commercial and educational establishments simply buy stock photographs at a lower-cost.

Your first step, therefore, is to determine whether you will specialize or diversify. If you specialize, for example as a fashion photographer, you need to strive to be the best in your field. If you work in several areas, you need to be competent in each area or even outstanding. You can either exclusively shoot on assignment or stock, or like many other photographers, combine the two. When on assignment, some photographers take the opportunity to shoot pictures of their surroundings or events that they put in their own stock collection.

You know you have the skills and technical expertise to become a good photographer. From a hobby, you now want to embark on it as a business. Here are some of the steps that you need to take when starting your own home-based photography business:

1. Write your business plan. Yes, even photographers need a business plan. The business plan will serve as your roadmap to starting, managing and growing your business. It will help you assess the viability of your business. Writing a plan will help you to think out what your goals are and identify the strategies that will take you to reach your goals. It will help you understand the financial requirements of your business, evaluate your resources, force you to think of where and how you can finance the business, and tell you the parameters of measuring the financial status of your business. Through the business plan, you can begin to identify your potential clients, establish a workable timetable, set reasonable fees or prices, and plan out your marketing strategies. As you go through your business, the business plan will serve as your guide that will tell you how well (or how bad) you are performing.

2. Establish your legal business identity. Each country, state and counties have different rules in treating businesses. Check with your local county clerk the rules that apply to a photography business, particularly home-based. If your business is going to be a sole proprietorship, you only need to register your business in the county office or town hall and file a "doing business as" (DBA) form for a small fee if you are not going to use your own name.

3. Open a business banking account. Bring your DBA form to a bank to enable you to open a checking account for your business. It is important to separate your business from your personal finances. Deposit the capital going into the business as your opening deposit, and as soon as the account is established, use it to pay all your business expenses. If you are going to use a credit card to jump-start your business, it is preferable that you have a separate card for your business and financial expenses.

4. Check zoning restrictions in your area. It is best to determine the zoning restrictions in your area before you proceed, particularly if you expect to have clients coming over to your house for a photo shoot session. Your neighbors may object to the daily comings-and-goings of your customers.

5. Get your equipment. The equipment you will need depends on your budget, space availability and kind of shoots that you do. List all photographic equipment that you will need for at least a year: cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, electronic flash units, studio lights and stands, seamless paper and other backgrounds, and others. Don't be extravagant, buying expensive but rarely used equipment. Purchase high quality core equipment and sufficient back-up to complete any job. Consider rental sources, particularly for one-time use equipment.

In addition, you need to identify the office equipment that you will need, such as computer, telephone, fax, scanner, office furniture, and others. In your list, make a mark of what you already own and what you need to buy. This will help you determine your budget and plan out how to procure the additional equipment that you will need for the business.

6. Set-up insurance. You must always think of ways you should protect yourself and your business, and getting the right insurance is the first step. Most photographers benefit from liability insurance, particularly if you have clients going to your studio. This kind of insurance will protect you if your customer, for example, trips on a cable and suffer an injury. You also need to explore getting equipment indemnity, if your homeowner's or renter's insurance do not cover these items. For your own benefit, you also need to set-up health and disability insurance in the event that you cannot continue working in your business.

7. Join professional organizations. One of the very first things that you need to do is to participate in your local chamber of commerce, photography associations and other professional organizations. Joining a group is the best way to network and meet potential customers, compare notes and collaborate with other photographers in your area, and maybe find a financier for your business.

8. Finalize supply and photo lab arrangements. If you will be in this business for the long-haul, you need to start developing relationships with your film, processing and camera equipment suppliers. Select a reliable photo lab, if you will not be developing your photos yourself. The photo lab you use can make or break your business. The quality of work, ability to meet promised deadlines, and the ability to get a complex order correct varies from one photo lab to the other. Experiment before you even start your business and pick one that works best for you.

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