Photography Your Way : A Career Guide to Satisfaction and Success

"This book gives you straight-talking advice from a pro on how to build a successful career in photography," said PhotoSource International of the first edition of Photography Your Way. Now distinguished author Chuck DeLaney has updated this classic book to show how digital has increased the power of photography and broadened the options open to anyone who wants a career as a photographer. Rich with seasoned advice and practical tools for developing an individual style, this book is essential for emerging photographers.• Evaluates the business and art of photography to help readers shape styles and careers• Replaces ISBN: 1-58115-024-5• Sample assignments to build portfolios, tips for buying equipment, and extensive resource lists• Explains how digital is changing the nature of jobs and creating more opportunities

neither A Traditional Career Guide Nor A Photography Technique Instruction Manual, This Book Is Intended To Help Students And Other Photographers Assess Their Skills And Interests, And To Assist Them In Finding Their Own Career Paths In The Field Of Photography. Delaney (new York Institute Of Photography) Draws On His Decades Of Experience As A Professional Photographer To Introduce Readers To The Field. Using A Friendly Tone, He Begins With A Discussion Of What It Takes To Be A Photographer, And Offers Thoughtful Questions For The Reader To Reflect On. The Second Section Addresses Equipment (this Updated Edition Includes Digital Equipment), Subject Matter, Education, And Contests And Grants. The Final Section Deals With The Business Of Photography: How To Set Up A Business, What To Charge, Creating A Portfolio, Selling Yourself, Finding Customers, And Working With Labs And Service Bureaus. Appendices List Publications And Organizations For Photographers. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or

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decades Of Professional Experience Provide The Foundation For Photography Your Way, An Authoritative Guide To Taking Photos, From Selecting Subjects And Equipment To Creating A Portfolio And Setting Up A Business. Especially Recommended For Any Who Want To Become Professionally Involved.

Newly revised and updated for the digital age, this guide provides a fresh approach to breaking into the world of photography. Drawing from decades of professional experience, photographer Chuck DeLaney-dean of the New York Institute of Photography, America's oldest and largest photography school-offers irrevent meditations on how to master the craft, the art, and the business of photography while maintaining personal integrity and developing an individual style. Chapters cover: Selecting and connecting to your subject matter, Choosing and purchasing equipment, Overcoming creative blocks, Creating your portfolio, Selling yourself and your photos, Winning contests and grants, Setting up your business, Finding customers, Pricing your work, The future of digital technology From its inception, this book was planned to have only black-and-white photographs.