I wish I could say, “back by popular demand.”

After a couple of years, I thought my first blog had run its course, assuming it was even on a course. That blog attracted a number of viewers from across the continent, which led to lots and lots of e-mails asking the inevitable, “how much should I charge for . . .”, “they stole my picture, what should I do . . .”, “what does this contract mean . . .”, and “how do I start my business . . .”

Unfortunately there are no easy answers or shortcuts. If there were, everyone would have taken that route by now. For any photo business to have a chance of succeeding, hard work and smart work are the only tools. I use the word “chance” because there are no guarantees.
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