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Character Of Camera Clubs: The character of Camera clubs elsewhere began to change. The Photo-Club de Paris announced in July 1893 the "First Exhibition of Photographic Art." The rules of entry emphasized, in boldface type, that "only work which, beyond excellent technique, presents real artistic character ... will be accepted." The jury was made up of four painters, a sculptor, an engraver, an art critic, and the National Inspector of Fine Arts, as well as two amateur photographers.
The beauty of it, of course, is that you can watch your subjects until they show just the expressions or movements you wish and then release your flash. I feel, too, that it is very useful in dark places like night clubs and restaurants. Frequently I have set up a Camera with remote control in the corner of a room, seated myself at a Table some little distance, and released the flash, possibly an hour later, when everybody had forgotten about the camera.
Now, don't start counting your possible profits on the basis of getting the above prices for your work. These are top prices which are rated only because the company has an enviable reputation for fine work. Until you have built up your own reputation, you might have to start with your prices near the lower levels, which run about half those which are quoted. But even so, the work is profitable, pays you more than the average man gets as a salary, once you've built up a good clientele.
To get started, work through the Camera clubs and the photographic stores, and by soliciting business personally every time you see anyone with a camera. Camera club members themselves are not likely to be good prospects because most of them have their own darkrooms. However, their hobby brings them into contact with other Camera owners and they can send the others, those without darkrooms, to you for your services. |
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