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gewcew23 @gewcew23 (8007) • United States 28 Jul 08

The other day I talked to a person that was against the death penalty. Just to set the table I am for the death penalty, just if you were wondering. I ask these person if they were for Pro-Life, and I got a no. So I asked why, the...

abortion

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rabi9634 And you're ok with an unwanted child spending an entire life being neglected and unwanted? It's a double edged sword here.

9 Aug 08

mummybec @mummybec (685) • Australia 27 Jul 08

Hi all, I was just wondering have you ever given anyone a negative rating / feedback here on mylot? I am just curious to see what reasons people think are valid to do this with, some I can understand like if the responses /...

feedback

mylot

ratings

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rabi9634 Perhaps someone is being critical of your grammar. I'll be honest, when I see a paragraph 20 lines long with no capitalization and no punctuation, I typically won't even bother reading it. Sometimes it's hard to follow the line of thought driving the response,...

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Mare73 @Mare73 (1335) • United States 25 Jul 08

I have a question... since I'm new in the photography field, I'm very green and ignorant on a lot of things. My first question is: How do I copyright the pictures I take so that I can safely post them on the web? Any...

copyrights

photos

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rabi9634 All this service does is 'prove' that you were the image creator. When someone steals a photo I took, I know about it because I have my info embedded in the data fields already, and the versions available are NEVER the originals. If you have the RAW file, I...

25 Jul 08

sdas86 @sdas86 (6076) • Malaysia 21 Jul 08

Hi, Anyone knows how to make money from photos online? I read from some websites that a lot of photographers are making a lot of money every month from their photos. Anyone knows how to get started? Which websites are good to...

photographers

photography

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rabi9634 I've never heard of photoworks before, but i'll definitely check it out. If it's what I think it is, it could very well be the justification for the film camera body I've had my eye on. My Rebel XT and 40D are 1.6 crop bodies, but my lenses are all EF...

22 Jul 08

luckymeo2 @luckymeo2 (22) • United States 21 Jul 08

is it the skill level or the income and trade what sets a pro from the amatuer?

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rabi9634 I agree with that term quite a bit. I think the moment you accept money, you become an emerging pro, but that's also based on your intentions. Accepting 20 bucks for a lucky shot as a one time deal isn't going to make anyone a professional. However, accepting...

22 Jul 08

hcromer @hcromer (2709) • United States 20 Jul 08

Have you ever entered a photography contest? How did you do? I'm trying to find some good places to submit to photography contests, but everything I have found looks like a pyramid scheme and not legitimate at all. I'm looking for...

contest

photography

photography contest

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rabi9634 Trickiwoo, which version of the Photographer's Market do you have?

22 Jul 08

hcromer @hcromer (2709) • United States 20 Jul 08

Have you ever entered a photography contest? How did you do? I'm trying to find some good places to submit to photography contests, but everything I have found looks like a pyramid scheme and not legitimate at all. I'm looking for...

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rabi9634 Ever consider doing a website, or showcasing your work somewhere? I guess it depends a lot on what you're shooting to. I have a lot of opportunity to showcase my work because a huge portion of what I shoot involves people: bands, night clubs, bars,...

22 Jul 08

rabi9634 @rabi9634 (419) • United States 21 Jul 08

I bought into Welwind (WWEI) when it was really cheap. It's still really really cheap, but it's gone up a TON since I got it. I'm hoping to see it really take off. I'm also keeping an eye on some other alternative energy...

wind energy alternative stock investment

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rabi9634 The wind stock I have right now is waiting for their PPA (power purchase agreement) to go through. It's been slightly delayed bc of the flooding in China, but should go through in August. Essentially, it's a guaranteed income for the stock. They expect the...

22 Jul 08

trickiwoo @trickiwoo (2702) • United States 19 Jul 08

I bought a new lens this week! It's a 10-20mm ultra wide angle lens! I absolutely love it! It is so much fun to use! It has definitely added a great creative element to my photography. I'm going on vacation in a few days, and I...

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rabi9634 I had press access to the Red Bull Air Races, APBA Gold Cup, and this coming weekend I'll have unlimited access to a WHRRI racing event.. so the telephoto would have been AWESOME for those. However, I get more access to concerts and MMA events, and the...

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sdas86 @sdas86 (6076) • Malaysia 21 Jul 08

Hi, Anyone knows how to make money from photos online? I read from some websites that a lot of photographers are making a lot of money every month from their photos. Anyone knows how to get started? Which websites are good to...

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rabi9634 That's awesome trickiwoo. Congrats on your success. All I'd ask is that people consider a simple notion. If the images are selling that well on microstock agencies, what's to say they wouldn't sell with traditional stock agencies? Now, on that line of...

21 Jul 08

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luciusaloc @luciusaloc (291) 19 Jul 08

Does anyone know a site that you could sell your photographs on as Prints or Stockphotography? I have been working on some images and would like to market them now.

stock photos

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rabi9634 Some agencies not mentioned: Photoshelter & MyLoupe I'm on Photoshelter. No sales yet, but I only have like 20 images online with them so far.

21 Jul 08

luciusaloc @luciusaloc (291) 19 Jul 08

Does anyone know a site that you could sell your photographs on as Prints or Stockphotography? I have been working on some images and would like to market them now.

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rabi9634 I'm on Alamy.. I've seen sales, but it takes a pretty long time to start seeing a regular stream of sales according to the long-term contributers. They key to seeing sales on any stock agency is to submit images that are technically sound, commercially...

21 Jul 08

luciusaloc @luciusaloc (291) 19 Jul 08

Does anyone know a site that you could sell your photographs on as Prints or Stockphotography? I have been working on some images and would like to market them now.

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rabi9634 I have a deviantart account and a cafepress account. They're not big earners unless you really go out of the way to promote your work. I have a friend who made a killing on his deviantart prints and cafepress shirts when he promoted his work on the two...

21 Jul 08

tonniek02 @tonniek02 (457) • United States 20 Jul 08

Photographers make good money and this guide I go gave me all the information, tips, secrates and sites I needed to start making money with my camera...After a friend of mine told me about this guide she bought and how it helped...

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rabi9634 If it ever went to print, simply send them an invoice for whatever you deem suitable payment (whatever the agreed upon rate was). If they refuse to pay it, file a suit in small claims court. If they never used it, you're kinda SOL. Lesson in this is to have...

21 Jul 08

sdas86 @sdas86 (6076) • Malaysia 21 Jul 08

Hi, Anyone knows how to make money from photos online? I read from some websites that a lot of photographers are making a lot of money every month from their photos. Anyone knows how to get started? Which websites are good to...

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rabi9634 No problem. I was in the same boat when I first started. Microstock should be more aptly named micropayment. Shutterstock, Dreamstime, Bigstock, iStock, FeaturePics, Fotolia, 123 Royalty Free, the list goes on. These are 'microstocks'. These operate much...

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trickiwoo @trickiwoo (2702) • United States 19 Jul 08

I bought a new lens this week! It's a 10-20mm ultra wide angle lens! I absolutely love it! It is so much fun to use! It has definitely added a great creative element to my photography. I'm going on vacation in a few days, and I...

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rabi9634 Oh, and the list of other lenses... I want to pick up... *35mm f/2.0 for shooting MMA (the front element is really small -52mm filter ring- so it fits nicely through the fencing; no obstruction) *50-150mm f/2.8 for concerts *150-300mm f/2.8 for...

21 Jul 08

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hcromer @hcromer (2709) • United States 13 Jul 08

I am trying to buy some filters, a lens, a tripod, and a remote for my camera and I am starting to get extremely frustrated. I'm having a hard time finding everything that I need that I can have shipped from one company so I don't...

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rabi9634 No kidding. I haven't run into that kinda issue very often. I had to get my 40D and the filter for my 28-135 separately, but in the end it was still over $350 cheaper than what Best Buy and Circuit City were asking, so in that case, I'm happy to dish out...

21 Jul 08

hcromer @hcromer (2709) • United States 20 Jul 08

Have you ever entered a photography contest? How did you do? I'm trying to find some good places to submit to photography contests, but everything I have found looks like a pyramid scheme and not legitimate at all. I'm looking for...

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rabi9634 Just be sure to avoid the rip-off stock sites as well. Stick with the reputable agencies, and you'll see much more money from your work.

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