2004 Photographer's Market (Photographer's Market, 2004)

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Summary: Photographer's Market 2001
Review: Photographer's Market is often refered to as the "Bible of stock photography" and this title actually fits quite well. This tremendeously valuable resource gives the photographer access to a wide market of photobuyers in all categories. Photographer's Market comes out with a new issue every year and there's always something new in every new issue. The latest one is no exception. Writer's Digest managed to find 480 new markets where photographers can sell their work in the 2001 edition. But, Photographer's Market is so much more than a mere listing of photobuyers. The book contains valuable information no photographer should be without. Things like information on names of people to contact at the various markets, how much the various photobuyers normally pay, what format they want submissions in as well as tips and hints. If you're only planning to invest in one photography book this year, do yourself a favor and make that book the 2001 edition of "Photographer's Market". Chances are you will get back the money you paid for the book faster than you can say "oups I didn't know that magazine had changed to accepting digital submissions this year..." For those of you out there who are thinking "I've been in this business for 20 years and know all there is to know", I must sadly inform you that you don't. New markets where photographers can offer, and sell, their images pops up all the time. One of the best ways to keep track of those markets is to make sure you get your yearly dose of Photographer's Market.

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Summary: Photographer's Market 2001
Review: Photographer's Market is often refered to as the "Bible of stock photography" and this title actually fits quite well. This tremendeously valuable resource gives the photographer access to a wide market of photobuyers in all categories. Photographer's Market comes out with a new issue every year and there's always something new in every new issue. The latest one is no exception. Writer's Digest managed to find 480 new markets where photographers can sell their work in the 2001 edition. But, Photographer's Market is so much more than a mere listing of photobuyers. The book contains valuable information no photographer should be without. Things like information on names of people to contact at the various markets, how much the various photobuyers normally pay, what format they want submissions in as well as tips and hints. If you're only planning to invest in one photography book this year, do yourself a favor and make that book the 2001 edition of "Photographer's Market". Chances are you will get back the money you paid for the book faster than you can say "oups I didn't know that magazine had changed to accepting digital submissions this year..." For those of you out there who are thinking "I've been in this business for 20 years and know all there is to know", I must sadly inform you that you don't. New markets where photographers can offer, and sell, their images pops up all the time. One of the best ways to keep track of those markets is to make sure you get your yearly dose of Photographer's Market.

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Summary: A Nice "Upgrade"
Review: There are dozens of new buyers listed (across several markets), and new "advice columns" which have been updated to reflect recent trends in the industry. Further, they have made improvements to how the book is organized; navigating the various buyers listings is much easier. In short, a very useful and affordable reference tool for serious photographers.

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Summary: More info than you'll ever use
Review: This book is very exhaustive on places to sell photos. It is almost overwhelming trying to find places to send photos too. If you can't find a place to sell photos in here than you'll never be able to sell or post photos.

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Summary: More info than you'll ever use
Review: This book is very exhaustive on places to sell photos. It is almost overwhelming trying to find places to send photos too. If you can't find a place to sell photos in here than you'll never be able to sell or post photos.

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Summary: TOO OVERWHELMING
Review: This book lists hundreds of potential customers... but who has the time to wade through all of them? I found this book completely overwhelming.

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Summary: Where is the CD version?
Review: This is the standard directory for photographers, but Writer's Digest needs to eventually come out with a CD-ROM format for this guide. Being able to copy-and-paste address information into letters would increase the power of the pages.

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Summary: Where is the CD version?
Review: This is the standard directory for photographers, but Writer's Digest needs to eventually come out with a CD-ROM format for this guide. Being able to copy-and-paste address information into letters would increase the power of the pages.