Best Business Practices for Photographers [0]
John Harrington
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Best Business Practices for Photographers, Second Edition
John Harrington
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Praise for the second edition of Best Business Practices for Photographers:
"Best Business Practices for Photographers is not exactly a catchy title, but if you are starting as a professional shooter or have been in the biz like me for more than four decades, you better put down your camera and buy this book. I predict it will make your business better and more productive. When it does, drop me a line at david@kennerly.com and give me one example of how it changed your life."
—David Hume Kennerly, Pulitzer Prize winner
"From my perspective of 40-plus years in photography—as shooter, picture editor, and director of photography— Best Business Practices is fantastic. This book provides great insights into the business of photography and much more. With the photography business in a state of flux, Best Business Practices should be at the top of every photographer's reading list."
—Kent Kobersteen, former director of photography, National Geographic magazine
"This is the book every photographer needs. It reveals the terrible truth that taking the photograph is the easy part; dealing with business and legal issues make the difference between success and failure. This encyclopedic book is a vital reference I wish I had starting out 30 years ago."
— Art Wolfe, photographer
"John Harrington's revised edition of his Best Business Practices for Photographers goes beyond a few timely updates. Using his own business experiences, John has adjusted his business practices to the changing photography industry. Addressing topics such as pricing your work to stay