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We talked briefly in the previous articles about flash and metering modes you can use with your camera – but what about modes that you should generally avoid?  Obviously if a mode exists it means that there is some use for it but some are less important than others.
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These days SLR and compact digital cameras offer a number of flash modes to choose from.  Flash is incredibly useful if you can master the way you use it.  A separate flashgun will always be ore flexible than an on camera flash but not something that you may all you have access to.  Here are some of the more popular modes and what they mean.
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So you got a camera with hundreds of features that you don’t completely understand yet – don’t leave it stuck on AUTO – learn about the different modes and functions so that you can use your camera it’s fullest.  The terms discussed in this article apply to SLR cameras and advanced compacts.
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So we have looked at lots of different aspects of working as a professional photographer – the most important thing of all is looking at how to get the work in the first place.  Marketing as we discussed earlier is a way to get people interested but there is also that important thing called word of mouth.

But when times are hard financially, freelance photographers are also likely to be hit by getting less business or losing it altogether.

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Professional photographers have to think about the legal aspects of running a business.  You have to think about various things like contracts and copyrights.  Here’s an introduction into some of the things you will have to consider:

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A professional photographer gets work in a few ways but one of the things any pro must do is marketing.  It may sound like a scary term for someone who has never dealt with press or publicity before but it can be quite affordable and very useful for promoting your services.  Here are some ideas on how to start.

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Professional photographers don’t become professionals overnight – by the time they can call themselves a ‘pro’ they have usually already collected a large kit of well used equipment.  Professionals usually have equipment that they trust and are used to working with – it’s important that you know your tools inside out and feel confident with them.
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Professional photographers must be organized.  Quite often, as a freelancer, you will be juggling new clients and coming up with quotes, you will be getting new work, you will be dealing with exiting clients, sending off invoices, and of course all the other things you may do in your personal life.  Staying on top of things means you will able to work productively without distractions.
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Being a professional photographer is more than just being able to take good photographs.  You must be good with people and you have to be very good when dealing with clients.  They are the ones who will keep you in business so customer service is everything!
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It can be exciting getting your first job as a professional photographer – but the big question is what to charge?  How do you keep a cash flow?  What is acceptable to charge in advance?  If you are making money as a freelance photographer, there are many things to consider.
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