everyone can be a professional photographer (sxsw 2010)
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SXSW, Austin, TX | Sunday, March 14 at 05:00 PM | Austin Convention Center, 8A
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What is a “professional” photographer?
Does photography need to be one’s sole source of income in orderto be a ”professional” photographer?
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Why is it easier AND harder to be a professionalphotographer today?
(Give everyone the tools to create, distribute and sell, and they’lluse them.)
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What are the ethical pitfalls of being a part-timephotographer?
Are you going to be able to provide the same level of service andseriousness, if you only part-time it?
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How do new entrants feel about copyright,sharing and ownership?
How many people have had an image "stolen"?
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Do new entrants care about creatingdownward pricing pressure on theindustry?
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How does one start selling?
What equipment (camera and gear) is necessary for producingimages good enough to sell?
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Stock photography gets a lot of attention, but it’s notthe only route.
Being paid for the "service" of photography is as legitimate as delivering atangible product (e.g. print, download, etc)
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What ancillary products and services can aphotographer create to sell and promote?
What websites, platforms and services are available to create theseproducts and services?
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How can photographers use onlinemarketing and social media to win fansand customers?
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