Bpsterra@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> But we aren't talking about a scrapbook full of front-page shots, only one.
> Unless it is one of the few most unique newspaper photos of all time, that use
> will soon be forgotten. It, alone, won't get anyone anywhere in terms of
> selling photos. But the 21/2 on a nice manual body can capture salable
> pictures for decades.
>
> I'll make you a deal, John. The next time we sell a front-page photo, 1/4
> page or less, on one of the top ten US dailies, I'll give you credit and the
> fee if you send me a mint 21/2. (Of course my photographer will have to go
> along with this, but most would.) We aren't a news agency, so this may take a
> while; but you'll get good exposure, I promise. If you want to name some uses
> in news and consumer magazines that would be equivalent, the deal will go more
> quickly. No fair naming the scuzzy tabloids that tend to pay much better.
>
> Even the NY Times or the Washington Post ends up in the bird cage or under the
> cat box within the week.
>
> Carl May
> Biological Photo Service & Terraphotographics
>
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Hi Carl,
What every happened to pride and recognition for a job well done?
-Bob-
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