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• Accounting for your time? page 1
  Howard Butterfield of theimagefile... offers some more good advice... more>>
• Building a Business Across The Pond page 1
  Business Techniques... more>>
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• Are You Well Presented? page 1
  We look at presentation in all its forms... more>>
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• Back into the Camera Room page 1
  Basic layout and Design of a working Camera Room... more>>
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• Bookkeeper and an Accountant page 1
  Commonly a busy photographer immersed in their day to day shoots... more>>
• Branding page 1
  Part 14 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer by Ron Pybus ma aswpp... more>>
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• Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) and The Production Show page 1
  A look at the Broadcast Video Expo... more>>
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• Four Keys to Building a Better Business. page 1
  Howard goes through 4 ways of generating power in business.... more>>
• Building up a Business page 1
  Fresh Makeover Photographer of the Year Stuart McIntyre is bucking the economic trend and he’s doing so through a mixture of clever self-promotion and a willingness to invest in n... more>>
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• Building Foundations Dreaming BIG page 1
  Angelique talks Photographic Projects... more>>
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• The Business Plan page 1
  Ron Pybus explains the essential information to include in your business plan.... more>>
• If I go on a visit to a location to take images and write a feature for, say a travel magazine at what stage will the Revenue deem this to be a business trip and when does it become a holiday? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• Case Studies: theimagefile page 1
  Sarah seen her sales of prints increase by 50% since she began marketing her work online... more>>
• How to challenge the Taxman page 1
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• It’s all change for the future page 1
  Ron's final chapter in successfu career.... more>>
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• I have heard that I can claim 100% of the cost of new equipment purchased is this correct? page 1
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• Click Here to Make Money page 1
  The Click Group has been generating business leads for photographers for 20 years+, with CEO Charlie Kaufman recently awarded a Societies’ Fellowship for his innovative approach... more>>
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• How cloud solutions can help your small business improve your bookkeeping page 1
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• Continued Professional Development page 1
  Part 9 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer... more>>
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• Constant Change Is Here To Stay page 1
  Part 13 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer by Ron Pybus ma ASWPP... more>>
• Continued Professional Development page 1
  Many photographers set themselves up with a camera and some lights, take a few photographs, sell them and gradually consider themselves to be a professional photographer. A percent... more>>
• Copyright Primer page 1
  Matt takes us through Copyright issues... more>>
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• Covert Organisation page 1
  Professional Imagemaker takes a look at the latest version of business management software The Photographic Organiser – TPO for short – available via the Click Group. We discov... more>>
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• Ian Shipley, His Cowshed and Some Violent Veg page 1
  Ian shows how to focus on building his own independent photographic studio... more>>
• Effective Advertising page 1
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• Mitche Graf Elegance, simplicity, sophistication…with a little KICK! page 1
  In many ways, this statement is not only the catchy slogan for Graf Photography, but it also describes the personality and marketing philosophy of its energetic owner, Mitche Graf.... more>>
• Emerge fitter and stronger from the downturn page 1
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• I’m thinking of employing someone to help me out with a big wedding shoot, possibly my son who is a student. What will it mean for my accounts? page 1
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• It is approaching the end of the 2006/07 tax year is there anything I need to be aware of regarding year end tax planning. page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
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• I am looking at attending the SWPP conference in January 2009, is this a business expense? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• Facing the Media page 1
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• The New Finacial Year is a Great Opportunity page 1
  Howard explains how the new financial year could benefit you.... more>>
• Finding out what people want page 1
  Part 6 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer... more>>
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• Follow Your Heart page 1
  Tony Tang photographer tells of his studio move in Ireland and how it has changed his business... more>>
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• Profiting from your efforts page 1
  HISTORICALLY , the word profit has been seen to include early deep rooted feelings of evil doings. Profit, I find, should not require a major gilt mind-shift and be viewed simply a... more>>
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• Jones, Jones and McNamee at the Seaside page 1
  Mike McNamee checks out the Cambrian Photography shop in Colwyn Bay.... more>>
• Building Your Future With Copyrights page 1
  Michael talks Copyright issues.... more>>
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• George Fairbairn Succesfull LSWPP submission page 1
  A member of The Societies for just over a year, George Fairbairn finally plucked up the courage to enter a panel of prints for his Licentiateship and found himself delighted with t... more>>
• Get Set for School page 1
  The Business School at the Convention is two days of intensive training and networking, and it’s back in 2013 bigger and better than ever, with a new format and a host of fresh... more>>
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• Getting Started by Giving Back page 1
  Starting a business can be a daunting task. Perhaps you’ve had a career change and decided to pursue photography... more>>
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• Gin and Tonic for Mr MacRae please! page 1
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• Australia's Answer to Grumpy Old Men page 1
  Malcolm talks Business... more>>
• Australia's Answer to Grumpy Old Men - Again page 1
  Malcolm talks Business... more>>
• I have heard that HMRC have announced a ‘Tax Amnesty’ – do I need to be worried about this? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• The HM Revenue & Customs are requesting a tax payment to be made by the 31 July 2008, do I need to pay this? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• How Much Should I Sell my Images For? page 1
  Howard Butterfield shares some good advice... more>>
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• How’s Business…? page 1
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• How to be S.M.A.R.T. with Your Goals page 1
  Tracey Harper shares her dreams... more>>
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• Why Everything Now Just Clicks For Charlie page 1
  Charlie has never made any bones about it. He has always chased ‘the big pay day’.... more>>
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• Norman Phillips on Legal page 1
  PiCTURE THIS. Your client makes an appointment to have her portrait made with her three children as a gift for her husband’s 40th birthday.... more>>
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• Doing more with less… page 1
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• Let Your Pictures Do the Talking page 1
  David Simm explains the importance of having a visual attractive business card.... more>>
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• Lifetime Connections: Clients For Life page 1
  Norman explains how to get clients for life.... more>>
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• Lock it or Lose it! page 1
  Protect your images against copyright infringement.... more>>
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• I am looking to buy a new car, are there any tax benefits in buying a car with a low emission? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• Making it Work Stuart McIntyre page 1
  Stuart explaining in his Convention seminar how to survive and flourish... more>>
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• Making more sales, even in a recession… page 1
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• Making More Money out of your Work page 1
  Gary tells us how Gary and Sue Photography was born... more>>
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• Managing The Recession Part 11 page 1
  Part 11 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer... more>>
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• Managing the Recession Part 16 page 1
  Part 16 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer... more>>
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• There’s more to it than taking photographs - Marketing Your Product (Part 2) page 1
  In the last issue we dealt with some of the ways in which you can market yourself and your product. This article continues with other marketing ideas. In this issue we will talk ab... more>>
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• Marketing Your Product (Part 1) page 1
  In the second of this series of articles on business management we dealt with finding out about your local community population and make-up and the identification of your particula... more>>
• There’s more to it than taking photographs Part 2 page 1
  Part 3 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer... more>>
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• Maz Mashru honoured at the Commons page 1
  At a recent, very glitzy event, SWPP Portrait Photographer of the Year, Maz Mashru was awarded his prize by FujiFilm’s Business Group Manager, Jon Cohen, and SWPP CEO, Phil Jones.... more>>
• Marketing for the photographer page 1
  Time to find a new direction for your business… Marketing Specialist, Nicole Sheard, continues on her theme of building your bottom line... more>>
• More Knowledge Greater Income page 1
  Part 12 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer by Ron Pybus... more>>
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• There’s more to it than taking photographs Part 5 page 1
  Part 5 of Ron's look on how to be a success... more>>
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• I have been selling some unwanted Christmas gifts on ebay; do I need to put this on my Tax Return? page 1
  Your Questions Answered by the Experts... more>>
• Do I still pay national insurance when I’m self-employed? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• Benefit of Building A Network Within Your Community page 1
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• Networking page 1
  Tim looks how networking will help your business... more>>
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• Never be afraid to think big! page 1
  Over the past dozen years, I have learned, primarily through the experiences of others, that there is more to a successful career in photography than the production of good imagery... more>>
• North Facing page 1
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• Norman Phillips on Pricing page 1
  If I were to have one pound for each time someone asked me at seminars and presentations how much I charge for my portraits and wedding photography I might have enough to for a dow... more>>
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• Will you pay more tax in 2011/12? page 1
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• File your Tax Return by 31 January or Pay the Penalty page 1
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• How do I work out the amount I can claim for using my car for work using the “pence per mile” method? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
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• Making your own photo ads. that look fantastic and cost next to nothing! page 1
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• Photography Tax Questions & Answers page 1
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• Taking The Mystery Out Of The Pricing Game page 1
  Mitche Graf explains how creating the right price for your photography, will help situate yourself within the market.... more>>
• Thoughts About Print Competitions page 1
  Why enter the Societies' Print Competitions? Many photographers have their own agendas as to why they work long hours and spend tons of money on these display prints, but here are ... more>>
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• Promoting Your Business page 1
  Don’t Discount, Instead Create Themed Promotions... more>>
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• The Psychology of Selling Part 8 page 1
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• MATHIESON Put off Today what you Can Do Tomorrow… page 1
  Malcolm talks Business Plans... more>>
• Record keeping for self employed photographers page 1
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• Diversity – the key to recovery page 1
  Diversity has been the key to doing well in a recession, say Barrie and Bev Downie. With a new studio and an increasing client base in the Far East we catch up with them to see wha... more>>
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• There’s more to it than taking photographs page 1
  Part 2 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer by Ron Pybus... more>>
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• Sales Is What It Is All About page 1
  if you understand people and you understand processes, you can learn to be great at sales... more>>
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• Do you have a sales process? page 1
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• Do I really need to submit my 2005/06 Self Assessment to the Inland Revenue before 30 September 2006. page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog. Do I really need to submit my 20... more>>
• Do I really need to submit my 2007/08 Self Assessment to the Tax Office before 31 October 2008? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• I have just set up in business and have spent thousands of pounds on photography equipment. How does this affect my selfemployed accounts? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• Self employed Tax explained – Travel expenses to the 2012 Convention page 1
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• Marketing For The Photographer Make Selling Easy page 1
  …How do you build a bigger more profitable photography business?... more>>
• The Psychology of Selling page 1
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• How to Sell Your Photographic Studio page 1
  Dave ponders on a few questions and answers in a very positive vein.... more>>
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• Serious about Success page 1
  Catherine Connor gives some inspiration to improve your photography business.... more>>
• Shoot for Stock page 1
  As more and more photographers ‘Shoot for Stock’ alongside their regular portrait and commercial work, Howard Butterfield of theimagefile... offers advice on these extra channels o... more>>
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• SWPP Members Shop Lifts Award! page 1
  Member picks up retail award... more>>
• Show Big Sell Big page 1
  Since digital capture has come along many photographers have gone back to producing paper proofs, which is quite a backward step when it comes to selling big wall portraits.... more>>
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• Simone Sutton LSWPP wins 8 Golds at WPPI Las Vegas page 1
  SWPP member Simone Sutton has returned from WPPI 2007... more>>
• Making a Living in Sin City page 1
  Las Vegas photographer Greg Preston tells how he set up his business in Sin City... more>>
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• Pictures in a Small room page 1
  With high street rentals and rates escalating in many areas of the country, more and more photographers are choosing to work from home-based studios. This brings with it substantia... more>>
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• So you want to write? page 1
  The adage that a picture is worth a thousand words is an incomplete assessment... more>>
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• Start Me Up page 1
  Gavin explains about tax... more>>
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• When we were at the SWPP convention, what did we learn? page 1
  Mike's usual column is a series of Questions we get posed by our photographer clients, with his concise and useful comments. This month I've been asked to look at this, and I tho... more>>
• Tabletop Photography page 1
  Dave Montizambert looks at a nice ‘little’ earner... more>>
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• Being A Photographer What Does It Take? page 1
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• There’s more to it than taking photographs part 4 page 1
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• There’s more to it than taking photographs page 1
  You need some basic facts about the area in which you wish to base your business. You need to know the competition, the catchment population, the potential spend of people on non-e... more>>
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• Do I really need to pay my tax bill by the 31 January 2006? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• How do I keep the Tax Man happy? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• There has been a lot of discussion in the papers on the change in the tax rates, and the removal of the 10% tax rate. I am self employed with profits of £15,000 per annum with no other sources of income, how will these changes effect me? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog.... more>>
• Make the telephone your best friend. page 1
  Howard Butterfield of theimagefile... offers some more good advice... more>>
• How much do you charge for a ten-eight? page 1
  Mike McNamee turns the perennial question on its head and asks,... more>>
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• The ideal viewing room page 1
  Increase your portrait sales by having a designated room to sell your portraits... more>>
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• There’s more to it than taking photographs page 1
  Ron Pypus gives hints and tips about being a successful photographer.... more>>
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• The Right Image page 1
  Part 10 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer... more>>
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• I am thinking about becoming self-employed could you please tell me what business records I need to keep. page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes at the tax and accountancy specialist in the photography industry, Tax Watchdog. Do I really need to submit my 20... more>>
• Effective time management page 1
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• Time Served page 1
  Lisa tells her story of this and other milestones in her varied career... more>>
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• To be or not to be? – (Qualified) – The final question! page 1
  A look at photographic qualifications and how they could benefit... more>>
• MATHIESON A Unique Approach or common sense? page 1
  A Unique Approach or common sense?... more>>
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• Value Added page 1
  Advertising Feature Gavin Stoker profiles photo presentation specialist Photovalue, celebrating its 30th anniversary with special offers and innovative product... more>>
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• Web sites made simple… page 1
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• What a year so far for the SWPP page 1
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• What links Luciano Pavarotti, Al Capone, Boris Becker and Lester Piggott – and now Wesley Snipes – but not the Queen, Fabio Capello, Don King or Steffi Graf? page 1
  This issue’s question is answered for you from expert, Mike Parkes.... more>>
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• McVirn Etienne: What’s in a name? page 1
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• When Disaster Strikes page 1
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• Workflow is yours costing cash???? page 1
  At seminars for the past months both authors have been discussing workflow and noting a prevalence of people who are struggling to keep up with their wedding post production when u... more>>
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• Working Towards the Upturn page 1
  Part 17 on the business aspects of being a successful photographer by Ron Pybus... more>>
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• Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) and The Production Show page 1
  A look at the Broadcast Video Expo... more>>>
• Photographing Children of All Ages page 1
  Setting the Groundwork for a Successful Children's Photography Business... more>>>
• Tea Party's rock Abbey of London page 1
  Julie goes through a day in her studio... more>>>
• You have to be in it to win it! page 1
  Dennis Orchard’s thoughts on photography competitions... more>>>
• Lighting for Digital Part 15 page 1
  Dave Montizambert – The Darker Side Of High-Speed Drop Out... more>>>
• A Classic Approach page 1
  On the back of his recent success in the Click Photography Awards Mark Ashworth ... more>>>
• Lesley Wood page 1
  Lesley tells us learning from the best in the business is a key part of Lesley’s... more>>>
• Cash from Canvas page 1
  We’ve taken a look at the latest developments in the field of presentation from ... more>>>
• So You Want to be a Wedding Photographer? page 1
  Not surprisingly, the need for wedding photographers is huge, with 270,000 weddi... more>>>
• A First Class Client Process page 1
  The sales department of the photographic business is often the most neglected an... more>>>
• The Business Game Plan page 1
  The driving force in my almost 20-year career in photography has always been a p... more>>>
• Pricing, Profit Maximisation and the Mythology of 3x page 1
  Deciding what to charge for your art is one of the most basic questions in the b... more>>>
• Wedding Costing by Derek Avery FSWPP page 1
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• Destination Dubai page 1
  Dennis Orchard explains the fundamentals of booking a destination wedding.... more>>>