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How To Quit Assisting and Be a Photographer: Robert Snow’s Advice

March 16, 2010 - The Orlando-based portrait and lifestyle photographer describes the time, budget and discipline he put into building his brand and launching his own photography business. More »

How To Get The Most From Your Web Designer

March 15, 2010 - Two Web designers explain what questions photographers need to ask before embarking on a redesign of a Web site. More »

How to Quit Assisting and Be a Photographer: Mathew Scott

March 12, 2010 - In the first of three case studies, the LA portrait photographer explains how he saved up, made connections, and set short-term goals to launch his solo photography career. More »

The Legal Pitfalls of Unpaid Internships

March 08, 2010 - New York labor attorney Alan Koral explains the risks to employers who don't adhere to strict laws governing internships. More »

Cramped But Cool Studio 2010: And the Winner Is...

March 08, 2010 - Nicole Hill Gerulat's living room/studio/office in San Francisco won the most votes in our Cramped But Cool Studio Showcase. More »

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Estimate Doctor: A Rush Job, Then a Call for Additional Usage Rights

March 04, 2010 - Washington, D.C. photographer Sam Kittner learned two lessons from one recent job: the risk of pricing in haste, and the advantage of offbeat pricing numbers. More »

Photo © Yang Yi / Galerie Paris-Beijing

PDN's 30 2010 Gallery

March 02, 2010 - Our Choice of New and Emerging Photographers to Watch. More »

Subscriber Preview: PDN 30 New and Emerging Photographers to Watch 2010

February 24, 2010 - PDN subscribers can preview this year's list of 30 new and emerging talents a week before our March PDN 30 issue is published. More »

Bring On E-Readers, Says Sports Illustrated DOP

February 22, 2010 - With a magazine running on an iPad or other e-Reader, says Steve Fine, “real estate is no longer finite,” providing more room for photos. But will photographers profit? More »

Kwaku Alston Adapts His Site for iPhones

February 19, 2010 - In this second follow-up to our February article on photographers’ promotional iPhone apps, we learn yet another way a photographer is using iPhone technology to market his work to clients. More »

Financial Advice: How to Save and Invest to Meet Your Long-Term Goals

February 16, 2010 - Financial advisers consider the best saving and investment plans for two freelance photographers: One saving up to buy a house, the other trying to catch up on retirement savings. More »

Making Your Studio Space Affordable, and Flexible

February 11, 2010 - Product photographers in Seattle and Minneapolis explain how leasing and sharing their studios helps them cover overhead and adapt to an ever-changing market. More »

How to Quit Doing Freebies for NGOs--And Get Them to Pay You Instead

February 10, 2010 - Six tips on how to convince NGOs of the value of your work, figure out their marketing budgets (even when they say they don't have one), and negotiate appropriate fees. More »

Michael Foley On What He Looks For In A New Artist

February 04, 2010 - The gallerist explains why Lydia Panas’ portraits stood out—and why her future plans made him want to sign her. More »

Promos I Kept: Maria Marrocchino, Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare Communications Group

February 03, 2010 - In this latest installment, Maria Marrocchino, senior art buyer at Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare Communications Group in New York, talks about some recent pieces that have landed on her desk, and how her agency hires photographers. More »