February 9th, 2010 by Peter Wong
One of the many ways you can make money as a photographer is to specialize on events. Weddings, christenings, and all sorts of other events where people make memories can be lucrative business. The great thing is that all you need is a stack of business cards, and a good camera.
How to do it
Cover only events where it is hard for people to take the pics themselves and where they will want to keep their memories frozen in film.
One idea is to go to kids sports events. Get permission from the coach to click pics for the parents watching and then start clicking away. If you turn up with a huge telephoto lens like the ones used for pro coverage of events, you will be taken seriously. Make sure you get all the children doing great action shots and then hand out flyers to all the parents watching with your web address. If you can write down the parents email address so you can email them the URL of you site then upload the pics to your web site that day and email everyone. If you have a simple shopping cart set up you can make money in a few hours as people pop in to see the pics and buy them for $20 or more a pop. Read more...
January 27th, 2010 by Jo Wong
You are creating something that people will keep for years to come. You are capturing a very special moment in people’s lives. Your clients will be looking for a quality track record because it is such a special moment they want capturing. If you are a photographer you might want to consider photographing weddings because there is a lot of money to be made by doing them. With the money comes the risk which you must manage well.
A disclaimer should be included in a well written up first time contract. A disclaimer is something that can prevent you from being sued later on. For example, you should include that you are not responsible for pictures that might get lost after you send the film away to get developed, or pictures that do not come out clear due to equipment failure. You do not want to be sued for breaching your contract.
The hourly rate and how many pictures are to be taken should also be included in the contract. Something else you should include would be the fees for developing and the fee of the album. Make sure you discuss with your clients what their requirements are. They might want a certain person or family they would like pictures of since they don’t get to see them often, so that should be discussed as well if it is an issue. Read more...
January 15th, 2010 by Ross Everett
On a cold, gray morning in late January 2000, the historic Mapes Hotel in Reno was imploded by 75 pounds of explosives tucked into the art-deco structures support columns. The controlled demolition came despite years of effort by a number of groups within the community and nationally to preserve the building with lawsuits, redevelopment proposals, and grass roots lobbying efforts.
While the logic and necessity of demolishing the Mapes is very questionable, one thing that is certain is that the hotel was an important part of Northern Nevada history. The opening of the Mapes in’47 ushered in a new era in casino gambling, and changed the economy and way of life in Nevada forever. The Mapes was actually the first property in the country to combine a hotel, casino and live entertainment under the same roof. It also became the hotel of choice for celebrities staying in Northern Nevada. Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe stayed at The Mapes during the filming of ‘The Misfits’. Joseph McCarthy, America’s famed anti-Communist crusader, admitted to a reporter over cocktails in the Mapes Lounge that he really didn’t have a list of Communists in the US despite his frequent and vitriolic insistence to the contrary. Read more...
December 28th, 2009 by Patrick Anderson
Aside from the person who actually conducts your wedding ceremony, possibly the most important element of your wedding is the wedding photographer. This individual has the responsibility of recording your important day and endeavoring to catch every memory on film. It is very important that you see first the work of different photographers so you will be able to choose the best one whose style and vision matches what you would like to have on your wedding day.
For a smooth running photo session, here are a few tips:
1. List all the photographs you want to have taken. State precisely what you want! Include who and what you want photographed, when it should be taken, and where the photo should be made. It is necessary to mark off the amount of coverage you prefer as well. The wedding day can be divided into four photographic sessions which are: the pre-wedding photos, the ceremony, the organized set shots or location shoot, and the reception.
2. Tell them what you want! Instruct people where to go and when to be at the photo shoot. Notify them in advance about what to wear, where they need to be, and when they need to be there. Read more...
December 21st, 2009 by Ross Everett
After a controversial no contest in their first matchup, there was no doubt as to the winner of the DREAM 2 rematch between Shina Aoki and JZ Calvan. Aoki controlled the fight from the opening bell and used a wide repertoire of submission attempts to keep his opponent off balance and on the defensive. Perhaps the most impressive element of the one sided victory was Aokis dominance of the ground game, which many observers considered to be JZs edge in the contest.
Aoki scored early with a takedown and controlled Calvan on the ground, working a heel lock attempt before taking his opponents back and attempting a rear naked choke. In the second, Aoki put on a submission clinic and demonstrated his ungodly flexibility as he spun from an armbar to a triangle choke and back again. Calvan was able to counter or escape, but looked completely out of sync as he generated almost no offense whatsoever over the 15 minutes.
Aoki was very emotional in his postfight speech to the crowd, while JZC just looked disgusted with himself for losing such a one sided contest. Read more...
December 20th, 2009 by sofia
Music nowadays seems to be one of the most popular hobbies that the youngsters are indulging in. For some, it may be just a pure form of entertainment or a way of living, whereas for the others, it can be a serious escape from their stressful lives. They use music as a medium of conveying their suppressed emotions. Not too surprisingly, it makes them really into music.
Because of the different influences that the youth are exposed into, they are easily acquiring the curiosity of engaging into learning music. It may not exactly be reading musical notes and the other formal stuff regarding such, but at least, something highly relevant to it like playing musical instruments or simply singing.
Before, people, specially the youth, viewed Music, a subject in their primary and secondary schooling, as a conservative and boring one. With lots of different bits and pieces that should be memorized and understood without knowing their use and purpose, music then had been a vague and dull form of school activity to do.
Perhaps, the reason is that they relate music with “church” where they usually hear the hymns and praises when they were kids. They thought music should be solemnly expressed all the time. Read more...
December 20th, 2009 by Terry Frank
Occasions like an important conference or a big customer visit do not come often, and it is necessary to keep a record of such events in the form of photographs, which you can later use for both internal and external circulation. This is where corporate photographers play an important role.
Photography for an event is a completely distinct skill, in comparison with other types of this art like nature photography or studio photography. This is basically because events happen fast and the photographer has no say in the proceedings. The task involved in capturing an event requires know-how and a professional attitude on part of the photographer and very few people can do a good job at it. However, the greatest difficulty is that a corporate photographer does not get a retake.
There are some key aspects that you need to be aware of before you go ahead and choose a corporate photographer. Ability to manipulate the equipment so that it works well in an indoor setting is necessary, because most corporate venues do not have any sunlight. Even an excellent photographer would be of little use if the equipment is not of good quality, so you must insist on top-end equipment. Read more...
November 18th, 2009 by sofia
Traveling is one of the most popular hobbies among the people right now. It is always give pleasure to those who doing it. There are so much fun and new experience that traveling offer to the traveler. Traveling will bring new experience that will never forget for everyone.
For traveler, there are many places that available to explore. Each country has their culture, beautiful places, and also different facility. One of the popular destinations among the travelers is New Zealand. This country offers beautiful scenery to the travelers, complete with the traditional farm. As we all know that New Zealand is the greatest wool importer and milk-producing country in the world. The green landscape with clean air is one of New Zealand’s benefits. There are some places in New Zealand that popular in the country. They are Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. You can find Auckland accommodation in the internet with special price. Wellington accommodation is also available. Besides that, there is still Christchurch accommodation available in the internet.
This New Zealand accommodation is available to choose. Just determine which place you wanted to visit and match with your budget. All of the place will give you unforgettable experience in your life and please your entire family.
October 28th, 2009 by Owen Jones
Going to the movies is a very popular recreation especially for those young professionals living a considerably stressful life running corporate affairs. However, for those who cannot afford to waste time traveling to and from movie theaters, the answer to this recreational dilemma might be just inside their own house.
Why not recreate the visual and sound systems of the movie theaters with your very own custom home theater system? The best custom home theater set up certainly can include high quality components that are capable of recreating the entire movie theater experience without having to drive from your house to the movie theater spending time and effort waiting in heavy traffic. This modern technology can give you the relaxation and experience that full-sized movie theaters provide.
The basic components, such as a big screen and speakers with clear and flicker free images from a high quality DVD, can easily provide an almost-authentic movie theater experience. Home theater experts recommend that before you decide on the final set-up and equipment for your custom home theater system, the size of the location must be the first consideration. Read more...
October 20th, 2009 by Ellie Graham
Halloween is the perfect occasion to lower all inhibitions and release that sexy vixen we all have inside us. Every year Halloween costume fashions become more and more risque. This year is sure to turn the knob all the way up to eleven on the sexy scale. Here is a list of my top 5 sexy Halloween costumes for 2009.
1. Officer Arrest Me Costume: This is an annual favorite among those sex kittens seeking out some handsome stud to arrest. You have the right to remain SEXY in this hot, hot, hot outfit!
2. Sexy Robin Costume: Become the caped crusaders seductive side kick in this sultry little get up. HOLY SEXUAL INUENDO BATMAN! This one is smoking! For even more fun grab a partner and become the dynamic duo Batman and Robin.
3. French Kiss Adult Dancer Burlesque Costume: There’s nothing sexier to me than burlesque fashion and this one is a doozy. Give them a show they want forget in this spicy seductive costume!
4. Captain America Sexy Costume: We salute you sexy! Show your patriotism as well as your cleavage as the curvaceous version of Marvel’s Captain America. Read more...
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