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    How much should I charge?

    in Business of Photography

    Posted

    <p>I was told to find out the hourly rate in your area and divide that in half. Since you are still learning you need to discount your rate considerably. But don't give the work away. You have equipment to pay for and your time to consider.<br>

    I photographed some invitations for a friend that he sells on his website. It took me about 2 hours to do the shoot. And about 45 mins in post processing. I charged $100.00 total. Mostly because he is a friend and it seemed fair at the time. He also credited me on his web page. I was happy with that.<br>

    I would probably charge more today for the same service...now that I have more experience. I did do another shoot for the same guy and charged him the same price mainly for the credit. He's also referred me to other people for work so I give him a deal. It's a win win situation.</p>

    Photo Critique

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    I don't know if this is the right forum. I just didn't know where to ask the

    question.

     

    I seem only get my photos critiqued by 4 or 5 people. Is there a some sort of

    way to get photos critiqued by more people? Is there a certain time of day

    that's best to post? Any help would be great.

    Thank you,

    Tony

    Model Release

    in Business of Photography

    Posted

    Thank you, Ramses

     

    I have some confusion about what is "editorial" and what is "commercial". You have cleared that up a bit. If I ever get to the point where any of my work is used in that capacity I would certainly check with a lawyer.

    Thanks again.

    Model Release

    in Business of Photography

    Posted

    I was under the impression that you have to have a model release for any photo that is placed in a photo contest or even on a web page. I certainly understand "how can someone prove that it's them". I just would like a straight answer to a simple question. Thank you for your imput.

     

    Tony

    I'm beginning to feel duped!

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

    Posted

    Wow...I never expected the response that I have received.

     

    Thank you so much for the input.

     

    Let me give you a little background. My experience was with B&W many years ago in school. I lost touch with it for a while; therefore I am certainly a beginner. A month or so ago is when I bought the Rebel. Don't get me wrong, I really don't think I've been duped. I made my decisions after much research.

     

    My blurry problem certainly is camera shake. Sure there have been a few times that I was on manual mode and didn't realize it (oops).

     

    After much reading I have been taking my photos on AV mode with the best quality and RAW format. I'm probably jumping the gun with shooting in RAW (inexperienced). I really like the editing features with RAW format. I'm beginning to think that I do need to get some experience with f/stop. I am comfortable and understand the ISO. I will include some shots that might help.

     

    I have been shooting with a lower number (f/6 or f/6) aperture for an out of focus background and portraits and a higher number (f/11 or 16) for landscape or where I want the whole photo in focus.

     

    I was thinking that the lenses that I bought were of bad quality. Not meaning broken, just cheap. What I'm reading is that maybe I should learn these lenses (that work just fine) and consider something of better quality in the future.

     

    In my original post I was also thinking that the Canon lens I have doesn?t have IS, it seems I was wrong.

     

    Thank you again for all your input. I love hearing that I have ?beginner?s mind?. It certainly makes sense. It?s just a bit whelming.<div>00I7iH-32496984.jpg.b38a57dadf4ab03365983b7a5c50d0cc.jpg</div>

    I'm beginning to feel duped!

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

    Posted

    Well, not exactally. Nobody forced me to make my purchases.

     

    Here's the deal. Being new to digital photography, I bought a Canon Rebel XT

    (affordable). Could be my first mistake? I did get the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-

    5.6 with it. Not a very good lens. Pretty good on a tripod...alot of pictures

    are blurry without one.

     

    I then talked with a few more sales folks and bought a Tamron AF Aspherical XR

    DiII LD (IF) 18-200 mm 1:3.5-6.3 Macro lens. I'm not very happy with this one

    either. It seems that alot of my picture are also blurry.

     

    I'm saying to myself, "How still do I have to be?"

     

    The Tameron lens is pretty good, but usually on a tripod. The Canon stock lens

    is not so great. I am learning what Image Stabilization (IS) is all about,

    kinda.

     

    I'm thinking about selling both lenses and getting a better quality Canon lens,

    or just keeping them and buy a new lens anyway. I'm considering getting the

    Canon EF-S 17-85MM f4-5.6 IS USM lens. What do you think? I'm also considering

    spending the $30.00 to rent it from Samy's Camera to make sure that I like it.

     

    I do know that an expesive camera isn't what takes good pictures, there is some

    work involved, but it does help. I also have to stick with what I can afford. I

    believe that I could have had some pretty good shots had I bought better

    equipment. I have certainly learned a lesson, so not all is a loss. What are

    your thoughts. Thank you for reading my rant, and any information will

    certainly help.

     

    Thank you,

    Tony

    Shooting in public..

    in Street & Documentary

    Posted

    I went to the Mexican Independence Festival this weekend on Olvera Street in Los Angeles. I did get a few shots. I did ask some folks and several said no and a few said yes. I did have difficulty getting in tight to the subject. I need to practice on that one. This was a tough shoot for several reasons. One I was one of a handful of white people amongst the hispanic community. I stuck out like a sore thumb, especially with all the border patrol press. Here is one of my favorite shots I got that day. I really like it because of the subject...not necessarily for the compostion. I'm not going to give up. There will be more festivals. Thank you again, Tony<div>00I6Ox-32460684.jpg.faa0524a9f6f298c3f735cbcaa5c89ca.jpg</div>

    Shooting in public..

    in Street & Documentary

    Posted

    I went to the Mexican Independence Festival this weekend on Olvera Street in Los Angeles. I did get a few shots. I did ask some folks and several said no and a few said yes. I did have difficulty getting in tight to the subject. I need to practice on that one. This was a tough shoot for several reasons. One I was one of a handful of white people amongst the hispanic community. I stuck out like a sore thumb, especially with all the border patrol press. Here is one of my favorite shots I got that day. I really like it because of the subject...not necessarily for the compostion. I'm not going to give up. There will be more festivals.

    Thank you again,

    Tony<div>00I6Of-32460384.thumb.JPG.4222392b5bc4e3a00646e95125e133ca.JPG</div>

    Shooting in public..

    in Street & Documentary

    Posted

    I'm kinda new to digital photography and really have an urge to shoot some

    street photography. I notice what I have my camera I get odd looks from people.

    I have diffutly just taking pictures of people on the fly. I'm not very

    outgoing and think that I'm going to have to be a little assertive for street

    photography. I did read somewhere that the best way is to ask someone if I can

    take thier photo. I also think that could ruin a moment. How do others deal

    with shooting on the street? Do you just take shots of what you want? Do you

    ask for permission to take someone's photograph? What about children?

     

    Your input would be appreciated.

     

    Tony

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