Ideas, Inspiration, Information and Discussions for Emerging Commercial Photographers

24 Project 52 Images to Inspire Your Weekend

Posted by on Dec 16, 2011 in LE News and Info |

These are some of the wonderful shots from a while back at Project 52. We are gearing up for another great year of shooting – and...

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26 Totally Cool Photographs from the Lighting Essentials Flickr Pool

Posted by on Apr 7, 2010 in LE News and Info |

Photograph of JustFab by Ray Prax You guys are still the best damn forum pool around. And I have a set of 26 photos that really impressed...

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Pricing Issues: One Big Monster of a Problem

Posted by on Jan 27, 2010 in Going Pro, Rants & Raves |

A day or two ago a firestorm of sorts broke out on the interwebs on pricing. It got heady and angry and although I initially made a post...

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Selina Maitreya: 4 To Do’s for Photographers (Interview in Three Parts)

Posted by on Jan 17, 2010 in Going Pro, Rants & Raves | Comments Off

We present a three part look at the current business of commercial and editorial photography through the ‘lens’ of Selina...

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Selina Maitreya: What’s Working Now (Interview in Three Parts)

Posted by on Jan 13, 2010 in LE News and Info, Rants & Raves | Comments Off

We present a three part look at the current business of commercial and editorial photography through the ‘lens’ of Selina...

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Five Things To Do To Land Assignment Photography

Posted by on Sep 22, 2009 in Going Pro |

As we begin to work toward our new focus on Lighting Essentials, I want to discuss some truths that go along with this business. Some are...

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10 Things You Can Do Right Now for Your Photography Business

Posted by on Jul 6, 2009 in Going Pro, LE News and Info |

Today’s post is on your business and your attitudes. Ten Things to Do Right Now for Your Photography Business These are slow times...

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The First Assignment: Pitfalls and Opportunities

Posted by on Dec 27, 2008 in LE News and Info |

Every photographer has a first assignment. There simply has to be one. The culmination of lots of hard work, a great portfolio and perhaps...

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Audio Interview with Ken Epstein

Posted by on Mar 8, 2008 in LE News and Info | Comments Off

Here is a discussion with Ken Epstein on web sites, Web 2.0 sites, and how he keeps really busy at his Phoenix Studio. You can visit...

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