from the currently re-branding desk of Dan Kozma So we’ve wrapped another all-singing, all-dancing version of the Business of Photography seminar. Another group educated as to what they can expect as they embark on the journey to Successful, Working Professional Photographer country. Stay tuned for glowing testimonials… I receive a little something from Agency [...]
From the piled-high desk of Dan Kozma Time and again, the question: “How do I get into shooting _____________?”. There are the usual routes; target your market, send great direct mailers, have a great site and get it in front of the right eyeballs, etc. Yes, these are all great ways to go about being [...]
From the desk, computer, chair and coffee cup of Dan Kozma. Missed Monday again. It’s a crazy, out-of-control roller coaster from hell over here! Okay, maybe not from hell. Popped onto Rob Galbraith’s site (aphotoeditor.com) and found this post about negotiating and building quotes, put up by Craig Oppenheimer, a producer over at Wonderful [...]
From the still very cluttered desk of Dan Kozma Pardon me for missing my usual Monday contribution, I was a, uh, little under the weather. Yeah, that’s it… Possibly the largest, and most overlooked and misunderstood, consideration regarding becoming a ‘professional’ photographer is how much work is involved when the camera is resting comfortably in the [...]
from the very cluttered desk of Dan Kozma The hard work done over the years by various individuals and organizations like CAPIC has finally come to fruition. With the passing of bill C-11, an update to Canadian copyright laws, Canadian photographer’s image rights now remain where they belong, with the artist. If you’re asking [...]
Pardon me for missing Monday, I was on location with my motion photography crew shooting another short for my best client. Today’s little gem is all about perception. Who, indeed, do your clients perceive you to be? What kind of photographer are you, really, in their eyes? One of the most important points I preach [...]
VPW’s Business of Photography seminar was another huge success! Big thanks to those who signed up and to our special celebrity guest speakers; award winning photographer Pooya Nabei and IP (intellectual property) lawyer Gina Lupino of Palmer IP/Property Law. The group had some great questions with regard to image licensing, copyright and types of infringement [...]
While zipping through Rob Galbraith’s A Photo Editor blog (get to know it, seriously) one of the posts jumped out as something I had to share. The post relates an example of infringement, and it’s a great little read with regard to the value of photography, from a commercial standpoint. Read it here: http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2012/03/27/perhaps-many-photographers-dont-understand-the-value-of-usage/#comments The [...]
Now that I’ve introduced myself I’ll tell you a bit about why the hell I’m posting here. I’m an instructor at Vancouver Photo Workshops, I present quarterly on the subject of the Business of Photography. Image licensing, contract negotiations, marketing strategy, copyright law… the meat and potatoes of the business, packed into a fun-filled weekend! [...]
