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What defines a "professional" photographer
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<blockquote data-quote="KennethHamlett" data-source="post: 3797" data-attributes="member: 22"><p>On the contrary, as a pro photographer we realize how much we are subject to the rules of business just like any other type of business. Digital photography has erased the barrier between the pro/amateur in terms of getting a good exposure (yet some camera owners still can't get it right) but a properly exposed image does not make a photograph that has commercial appeal. Photographers that shoot weddings, portraits and other similar work should feel threatened. Any Joe or Jane with a digital camera can now take a decent shot or two that's good enough for the average consumer. Photographer's that shoot other types of commercial work are less threatened by these camera owners. What separates a pro from an amateur is no longer a matter of equipment or even skill (some amateurs take better photographs than some professionals). What truly separates the two comes down to the following six "value-added" services as described in the ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography handbook.</p><p></p><p>1. Unique imagery - the photographer's vision.</p><p>2. The ability to fulfill the client's particular and specific image needs. The photographer successfully produces images for the specific project.</p><p>3. Client protection - this includes having liability insurance, using the correct licensing paperwork and getting the proper releases--model, property etc. The professional photographer saves the client from legal headaches.</p><p>4. Tailored licensing - the professional customizes the licensing requirements to fit the specific needs of the client.</p><p>5. Customer service professionalism from start to finish.</p><p>6. Digital expertise - the professional adheres to industry standard best practices and consistently delivers quality images.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I think we have really gone off topic with this post. Anthony you obviously understand the situation better than any of us and I believe that you will handle it appropriately. </p><p></p><p>Let's end the amateur/pro conversation on this thread. I'll open another thread strictly for that discussion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KennethHamlett, post: 3797, member: 22"] On the contrary, as a pro photographer we realize how much we are subject to the rules of business just like any other type of business. Digital photography has erased the barrier between the pro/amateur in terms of getting a good exposure (yet some camera owners still can't get it right) but a properly exposed image does not make a photograph that has commercial appeal. Photographers that shoot weddings, portraits and other similar work should feel threatened. Any Joe or Jane with a digital camera can now take a decent shot or two that's good enough for the average consumer. Photographer's that shoot other types of commercial work are less threatened by these camera owners. What separates a pro from an amateur is no longer a matter of equipment or even skill (some amateurs take better photographs than some professionals). What truly separates the two comes down to the following six "value-added" services as described in the ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography handbook. 1. Unique imagery - the photographer's vision. 2. The ability to fulfill the client's particular and specific image needs. The photographer successfully produces images for the specific project. 3. Client protection - this includes having liability insurance, using the correct licensing paperwork and getting the proper releases--model, property etc. The professional photographer saves the client from legal headaches. 4. Tailored licensing - the professional customizes the licensing requirements to fit the specific needs of the client. 5. Customer service professionalism from start to finish. 6. Digital expertise - the professional adheres to industry standard best practices and consistently delivers quality images. Anyway, I think we have really gone off topic with this post. Anthony you obviously understand the situation better than any of us and I believe that you will handle it appropriately. Let's end the amateur/pro conversation on this thread. I'll open another thread strictly for that discussion. [/QUOTE]
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