It’s Settled: LaChapelle vs Rhianna

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(Screenshot from Rihanna's website) On June 30th I reported that David LaChapelle sued Rihanna and Universal for a copyright issue: http://www.photobizcoach.com/2011/06/30/rhiannas-and-universals-copyright-issues-continue/ PDN released that the suit was settled out of course for an

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What Buyers Want, live interview with Billboard’s Crt. Director

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You are invited to attend this great opportunity. WHAT BUYERS WANT: Live Interview with Billboard.com on October 25th at 4 pm EST Who: PhotoShelter, the leader in photography portfolio websites, sales, marketing and archiving tools will host a live interview on Tuesday, October 25th with

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I Am Gloating Over This One…

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This one is so good that I looked up the dictionary meaning and it confirms just how I feel: Contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with malignant pleasure.   It's a success!         I am proudly announcing the launch of

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Steve Jobs on Customer Feedback and Innovation

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Just today I came across a great article that one of the readers of my LinkedIn Group Photography Business posted. It's an article from Guy Kawasaki titled What I Learned From Steve Jobs. This is a must read for many reasons. For example, the big stuff in a company should be done by the big guy,

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How to not be a jerk!

Sometimes what to write about is delivered straight to your front door. In this case a salesman. Watch how antiquated and inflexible procedures can ruin a sale. What will your take away be from this story for your business? Are your procedures killing your leads?  

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Beware of Photography Schools

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Reading this article in PDN today made me sick to my stomach. When it comes to photography schools people have divided feelings about them. And some have been under fire. Brooks Institute was sued a few years ago and now the Art Institute is being investigated. Please read the PDN article . I

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Social Media For Photography Professionals

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It's a jungle out there. At least this is what it seems like. This video explains in detail what I personally use and what I recommend to participate in. This video is over at  Blackstar Rising in my regular column and a little bit longer than usual, about 5 minutes. If you are not sure what you

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Great Article About Successful Websites

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I just read this article this morning. Most of the time I write my own because I don't like to repost opc's (other peoples content) but when it is this good and comprehensive it must be shared. Read it please from top to bottom. This is linked back to the original site. 10 Valuable Aspects of a

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What Should You Charge? Great Resource for Your Photography Business

Take a look at this You Tube channel, Adorama TV. I can't believe that it took me this long to stumble upon them. Their latest video is on how much you should charge for your photography services. It's fun and to the point. Adorama TV is a great resource on how to run your photography business

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Is Your Photography Even Relevant?

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Just yesterday I received an email blast from a 'leading industry consultant.' The consultant told her audience that (you) fail because you don't have a body of work that will sell. You should check out your visual product, solid body of work around a specific topic and your visual approach. At the

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