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SXSW, Austin, TX | Sunday, March 14 at 05:00 PM | Austin Convention Center, 8A

@photoshelter

photoshelter.com

@tdavidson

taylordavidson.com

Anybody can be aphotographer.

© ALL PHOTOS TAYLOR DAVIDSON | @TDAVIDSON

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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How can people use photography to helpother parts of their businesses and theircareers?

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