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Has Anyone Seen The New Plan for Photographers?

Posted on 13/02/202314/02/2023 by gscott20126 comments on “Has Anyone Seen The New Plan for Photographers?”
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Audio Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Conversation, Episode 248: With Bill Shapiro ‘Websites’

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Clinging to the Photography Wreckage: The Good Old Days are Gone

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Say Hello to the Non-Photographer Photographer

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#Pro Photo Wisdom

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Jumping the Ship, But Which Life Boat To Choose? The Social Media Conundrum Explored

Posted on 29/10/202229/10/2022 by gscott20121 comment on “Jumping the Ship, But Which Life Boat To Choose? The Social Media Conundrum Explored”
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Audio Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 232: Plus Photographer Jane Hilton

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The New Work Balance for Photographers

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Is Commissioned Photography Only For The Under 50s?

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Photography Should Be Fun!

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It Is Not Easy Being A Photographer in 2022

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The Future is Now: Photographers and Extinction!

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You May Be Surprised What You Can Learn From a Photographer…

Posted on 27/08/202127/08/2021 by gscott20120 comments on “You May Be Surprised What You Can Learn From a Photographer…”
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The Slow Death of the Photo Editor

Posted on 31/05/202103/06/2021 by gscott20121 comment on “The Slow Death of the Photo Editor”
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10 Lies of Professional Photography

Posted on 30/05/202131/05/2021 by gscott201210 comments on “10 Lies of Professional Photography”
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Find, Listen and Question: Or How to Learn About Photography and Avoid the Noise…

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My Plumber Is a Photographer!

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Like My Work, Like Me! Photography and the Black Dog

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Editorial, Advertising and Art! It’s All Photography!

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What Does it Take to Be a Professional Photographer?

Posted on 04/09/202018/09/2020 by gscott20124 comments on “What Does it Take to Be a Professional Photographer?”
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Has the Emperor Been Shopping?

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Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 66: ‘Photo Book Special Part 1’, Plus Photographer Sadie Catt

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Success Does Not Always Have To Be Judged by Others

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PODCAST: UNP Founder/Curator Grant Scott Interviewed by J.M Giordano and Elena Volkova from 10 Frames Per Second

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Opinions Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained

Slowing Down the Process…

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Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST:A Photographic Life, Episode 50: Plus Photographer Alys Tomlinson

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PODCAST:A Photographic Life, Episode 47: Plus Photographer Paolo Roversi

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Free UNP 12 Month Photography Mentorship Programme

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If You Get Paid It’s Commercial, If You Get Commissioned You Get Paid! Photography as a Profession.

Posted on 14/11/201814/11/2018 by gscott20123 comments on “If You Get Paid It’s Commercial, If You Get Commissioned You Get Paid! Photography as a Profession.”
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New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography Announced

Posted on 12/11/201814/11/2018 by gscott20121 comment on “New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography Announced”
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Opinions Podcasts: A Photographic Life

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 27: Plus Photo Curator Helen Trompeteler

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There is No Credit in a Credit!

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PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 24: Plus Photographer Brian Duffy

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PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 20: Plus Photographer Emma Blau

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Opinions Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained

Photography, Specialisation and Do You Need To?

Posted on 16/07/201717/07/2017 by gscott20122 comments on “Photography, Specialisation and Do You Need To?”
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Photography Critics, Theorists and Academic Writing: Does Photography Need Them?

Posted on 15/01/201730/01/2017 by gscott201213 comments on “Photography Critics, Theorists and Academic Writing: Does Photography Need Them?”
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Opening Up The Conversation: #CClasses, The Future of the Photographic Community?

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Film Interviews Opinions Photo Talk

FILM/TALK: Photography A Visual Language: The Commissioned Document Part 3

Posted on 25/03/201626/03/2016 by gscott2012
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FILM/TALK: Photography A Visual Language: The Commissioned Document Part 2

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FILM/TALK: Photography A Visual Language: The Commissioned Document Part 1

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Opinions Photo Talk

What is Portrait Photography?

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How to Enter Photography Competitions and Win?

Posted on 04/08/201520/05/2016 by gscott20122 comments on “How to Enter Photography Competitions and Win?”
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Commercial Photography: The Myth Exploded!

Posted on 26/07/201512/04/2016 by gscott2012
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Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained

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Event Interviews Opinions

Talk: Photo-Forum: Cinzia D’Ambrosi and Grant Scott

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Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography Now On Pre-Order

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Film News Opinions

VIDEO: Essential Pro Photo Tips: For Students

Posted on 18/12/201423/07/2016 by gscott2012
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Opinions Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained

Editing is Rejection: Understanding The Editing Process

Posted on 11/11/201423/07/2016 by gscott20121 comment on “Editing is Rejection: Understanding The Editing Process”
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‘Professional Photography’ A Call For Honesty And Respect

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Audio Interviews Opinions

AUDIO: Podcast with Alicia Bruce/Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained

Posted on 20/08/201420/08/2014 by gscott2012
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AUDIO: Podcast with Jim Mortram/Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained

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AUDIO: Podcast with Jim Stephenson/Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained

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AUDIO: Podcast with Peter Dench/Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained

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