At last! The eagerly anticipated revised edition of the photographer's "business bible" is here, fully updated with the last word on key business practices, industry standards, and resources. Up-to-the-minute coverage now includes digital asset management; metadata standards; the role of Internet, FTP, and e-mail technologies; the impact of media consolidation on assignment and stock photography; and much more. This indispensable guide covers the full range of business and legal questions that photographers might have, with comprehensive advice from the ASMP, the foremost authority in the field. In eleven in-depth chapters, more than two dozen industry experts explore pricing and negotiating, ethics, rights in traditional and electronic media, publishing, and much more. Business and legal forms, checklists, and an extensive cross-media bibliography make this the one reference book that deserves a place on every successful photographer's bookshelf.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Amazing breadth and a must read for any aspiring or practicing professional photographer:
In 56 chapters and about 450 pages this book covers the gamut (no pun intended) of issues of what an aspiring or practicing professional photographer might face on the business side of their practice. Personally I would call it a "must read" along with the two other books mentioned below. While this book does not provide great depth in many areas, it does provide great breadth and quite useful depth. I would recommend "Best Business Practices for Photographers by John Harrington" and "The Professional... more info
The bible for any working photographer:
This is a great reference book on many different issues a professional photographer will encounter in the field. From pricing and estimating to marketing there are many subjects covered. Like another reviewer commented there is no chapter on taxes which is a huge issue. Fashion photographer David Paul Larson
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The Photographer's Business Bible:
If Your the type of photographer who just wants to shoot nice photos this book may not be for you. But if your trying to start a business as a photographer you may want to strap yourself in. I find that ASMP Professional Business Practices in photography: Sixth Edition is the perfect book to get photographers started in addition to lerning how to run a photo Business in the real world. Some of the contents reenforced what I already knew while other contents helped me with some of my weak points. ASMP... more info
A must read:
This book is filled with important information that will help prepare any photographer looking to run their own business. It is a must read since it familiarizes you with the standard forms, and ways of conducting relationships with your clients.
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