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Title:

Become a Semi-Pro Photographer in 10 Easy Steps

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Organizer:
Kris Krug, Raincity Studios
Description:
Think your shots are good enough to pay the bills? A panel of emerging photographers discuss how they've turned their passion into a paying gig after beginning as (sometime self-trained) amateurs and reveal the tactics they've used to build portfolio, grow audience and increase exposure.
Questions
Answered:
  1. How does constant, everyday shooting improves one's technical skills?
  2. Why is it important to develop a unique, personal style?, and How do i develop style?
  3. What are the reasons to find masters/mentors/collaboraters to study with?
  4. Why should you experiment with different formats, subjects and lighting methods?
  5. Why should you use social networking site to promote your work?
  6. What are the benefits of distributing your work under a creative commons?
  7. What are the benefits of shooting subjects/events which other photographers aren't?
  8. Why (and how) you should rock the Google rankings for your niche and location.
  9. How do I play the accreditation game to gain access to desirable events?
  10. How do I negotiate contracts, set pricing, plus distribute *and* protect your work?
Level:
Intermediate
Category:
Business / Entrepreneurial
Type:
Panel
Event:
SXSW Interactive 2009
Jacob Stewart
on 25/8/08
Kris is a great communicator, and embodies the "open-source" ethos of "connect, collaborate, create!" Many people I know have taken their photography skills to the next level through Kris' willingness and ability to communicate the complex nuances of photography, without alienating newcomers and those who are true professionals.

Kris is a charming, disarming presenter who will teach you cool new tricks, (newbie or PRO) and you will leave with the feeling that everyone paticipated and contributed what they know.

A must see for those wishing to improve their photography skills.
Kurt Daradics
on 29/8/08
I'd be super into learning from Kris. Dig it!
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on 13/11/09
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Payday Loans
on 25/11/09
“What we really want to do is what we are really meant to do. When we do what we are meant to do, money comes to us, doors open for us, we feel useful, and the work we do feels like play to us.” - Julia Cameron
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