Salary.com has an interesting bell curve (see above) that shows a variety of figures for the profession of photographer. Where do you fit in? Where should you fit in? Visiting their site, you can input your zip code, and further modify the figures.This article suggests the top 5 places to splurge on wedding expenses, and … Read more
One of your responsibilities as a photographer is to ensure that your photo “reads” well. That means no distracting elements in the background. If you’re working for a corporate client, you want your client’s logo in the background where it won’t be cropped out, but not so much that it looks too commercial.Maybe it’s just … Read more
Today, I made a big decision, one that is the reverse of the culmination of my goals from 15 years ago.15 years ago, when all I had was 35mm equipment, I began accruing my medium format equipment. But, it wasn’t just any equipment, it was the best — Hasselblad. No Pentax, no Mamiya for me. … Read more
So, you think that the New York Times organization pays just $250 an assignment? Yes, if you don’t ask, and press, and convince them you’re worth more.Check this link – T Style’s Cover Shoot for a really interesting behind the scenes look at what more than $250 can get you.Sometimes, in fact, often, it’s necessary … Read more
Today’s Speedlinks are interesting. Once I had someone who wanted to work for me, commuting via train and metro for 90 minutes each way, each day. I talked them out of it because, considering the time, and cost to travel to me and home, their net hourly income was less than minimum wage. Link 2 … Read more
We have a strict policy in our office, and it’s “no flip flops”. We also encourage a business casual environment, yet the importance of maintaining a prepared status in the event a last minute assignment comes up. However, at no time, is it acceptable to wear flip-flops on an assignment (or in the office), even … Read more
So, a couple of days ago I found myself in a somewhat unusual place (for me), in a studio listening to a Megadeth concert and interview. I was somewhat familiar with Dave Mustane, and was duly impressed with his business accumen.He made a remarkable statement, when he said “the music business used to be one … Read more
Today’s Speedlinks cover some interesting topics aboutthings such as how do we mentally calculate what’s a justifiable expense or how to we internally characterize various expense types, to copyright and why it’s possession is enjoyed for a limited period of time.Mental Accounting – “People carry around different running tabs in their heads. You have, for … Read more
We see ourselves as the good guys, the Rebel Alliance if you will. In the beginning, as with Lucas’ fictional rag-tag group who “realized the Empire had absolutely no regard to the rights, or even the lives, of its citizens…”, and to Peter Jackson’s interpretation of a petite and unwilling leader who fought against “dark … Read more
Honestly, ask yourself – how long do you think it would take for you to review assignment images, and delete outtakes? Assume, for a moment, you are shooting RAW, on a Canon 1Ds Mark II, and you are generating 19MB files. That’s 53 images. How long would it take for you to do the delete? … Read more
