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Expert Web Design Advice for Photographers (Professional Photographer Magazine Web Exclusives) Photography is a visual medium.

Expert Web Design Advice for Photographers (Professional Photographer Magazine Web Exclusives)

Promoting photography requires a visual media, one that not only lives up to the aesthetic appeal of the imagery but also provides the functionality to help photographers succeed. In today’s world, that means a website—a striking, easy to use, secure, professional website. Whether you prefer a blog style setup or a traditional portfolio site—or both—the design and development of your Web presence is critical to your business. With all this in mind, Professional Photographer surveyed some of the industry’s leading Web experts on what it takes to develop a professional presence in the virtual world. The following are their recommendations for photographers on the World Wide Web.

What are some common design mistakes that photographers make when they try to do their own design? What are some common design mistakes that photographers make when they try to do their own design? "The most common mistakes usually come from the opposite ends of the design spectrum. Understanding Copyright And Licenses. Advertisement The Web is full of creative and practical resources that we can use to improve our projects.

Understanding Copyright And Licenses

Photography, fonts, music and code are perfect examples. Finding stock objects and existing implementations is often quicker, cheaper and more practical than producing your own. Whether free or not, these resources normally come with a license to ensure fair use. For professionals, understanding the limitations of a license is critical; with this knowledge, you’d be surprised by what’s available.

In this article, we’ll cover the basic principles that govern copyright and licenses. Quick disclaimer: I am not a lawyer! Copyright And Licensing When we create something — let’s say a photograph — we own the copyright, which is our exclusive right as the author to own that work. Licenses are granted by an authority to allow a usage; in my case, the use and distribution of resources by the copyright owner (i.e. me). Copyright laws are incredibly complex, but this should be a good start.

Creating Your One Page Business Plan And Path To Profit. Let me ask you a question.

Creating Your One Page Business Plan And Path To Profit

When you jump in your car or on your bike, do you do so without any idea of where you’re going? Nope? Didn’t think so. Unless you just felt like taking your car out for a spin or getting lost on a bike ride, I’d say you would almost always know a rough route of where you’re going, how long it will take and what you’ll do once you get there. So it blows me away that people do not have a road map for their business. “I just don’t have time”, “I have too much work to do”, “I’ll do it someday”, “It seems like too much work and too complicated”, “I have no idea where to start”, “I don’t need a business plan, I’m making money already.” To which I say, `Good luck on your journey to nowhere cos that’s exactly where you’re heading.’ If you take offense at this, then great – I’ve got your attention.

I’d also like to let you know that contrary to what people may tell you, your business plan does not have to be a book. Business Plan Courtesy of Shutterstock. Wedding Photography: Contract EssentialsTheKnot. So you've found a photographer.

Wedding Photography: Contract EssentialsTheKnot

Your next assignment? To guarantee picture-perfect wedding photos and avoid miscommunication, request a written contract. Here are the critical points to review -- and get in writing: Additional Items to Clarify Style of photography, such as formal portraits, documentary-style, candid, combination, straight shooting, unconventional composition, and formats. Signing the Dotted Line Once you've made sure that all bases are covered and all information is correct, sign the contract. -- The Knot See More: Wedding Photo + Wedding Video.