Photography Flowchart
November 19, 2017
Before there was a book, there was aTumblr and then a Insta with comics by the CLICKittyCATs. The “FLOWCHART” was one of my most popular comics. … More Photography Flowchart
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Author: S. Dirk Schafer
Stephen Schafer studied art photography at the University of Cape Town then focused on commercial photography and multi-media while enrolled at Brooks Institute of Photography. He opened his first studio at 19 doing commercial photographs for clients in southern California. After 20+ years in the studio, his work has evolved from advertising and high-tech product photography to architectural photography.
“There’s this eternal argument between the part of us that wants to be an artist and the part of us that wants to be a success. The success part often wins.” —Carly Simon
September 30, 2017
Need to save this quote for the next book…
The Business of Photography in 1 Book
May 2, 2017
DON’T SHOOT | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer is a humorous look at the very serious commercial photography business written by a pro photographer with… … More The Business of Photography in 1 Book
IT GETS WORSE… Chapter 2 from the book.
December 22, 2016
You know what sucks? You’ll never be as successful as you were on your first day taking pictures. The first time you pick up a camera you have no clue. You look at the bright colorful pictures on the shiny little teevee on your phone-cam and think: Nailed It! Every photo is better than the … More IT GETS WORSE… Chapter 2 from the book.
Chapter 19 and 23 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer
December 22, 2016
Pic Wisely and Special Eyes… Pic Wisely, Chapter 19 — In a rut? Are you showing exotic food photos from around the world on your website but you really want to stay home and photograph dressed-alike families? It’s within your power to change your focus. If you wanna shoot families, you gotta show families. Did you know … More Chapter 19 and 23 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer
Don’t Shoot selling at Freestyle Photographic Supplies
August 12, 2016
The book 66 Reasons NOT to become a Professional Photographer is now selling at Freestyle! … More Don’t Shoot selling at Freestyle Photographic Supplies
Chapter 58 and 59 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer
August 11, 2016
time AND place … Are these the most important things in photography? You’re about to spend more time than you ever imagined being a photographer, and there’s a good chance that after you ignore your friends and family you’re still not gonna have enough time to make it. If you think you’re going to be able … More Chapter 58 and 59 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer
Don’t Shoot Book Now Available on Amazon
May 15, 2016
The first edition hardcover (Kickstarter Edition) of DON’T SHOOT | 66 Reasons NOT to become a Professional Photographer is now available for sale for $18.99 US on Amazon here: Don’t-Shoot-Amazon-LINK or just search for “Don’t Shoot 66 Reasons” under the Books category.
796 POUNDS o’ BOOKS
January 31, 2016
The books have arrived! A semi truck rolled up and the driver asked, “You got a forklift?“… Uh, no. “Well I have a pallet of books,” … the books, which my Kickstarter campaign brought into the world, weigh in at 796 pounds. I printed a thousand with the KS pledges as seed money. This proved to … More 796 POUNDS o’ BOOKS
Chapter 4 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer
January 30, 2016
Cringeworthy… Two Truths: As I develop my eye, I will notice all the flaws in my older artworks. I think my current art is the bomb. This cycle constantly repeats, and will continue. This is normal. Mostly we suck but think we’re awesome, then we figure it out, then we die. Just wait a few years and — unless … More Chapter 4 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer
BOOKS ON PRESS!
December 20, 2015
I just got news from my printer, Worzalla Book Manufacturing in Stevens Point, Wisconsin: the book is on press this week! Here are some book-geek details about the book that I’m proud of: The book uses recycled papers and boards that are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. Worzalla follows Chain-of-Custody Standards under the Forest Stewardship … More BOOKS ON PRESS!
New Book Review at throughcracks
November 10, 2015
Throughcracks feature http://throughcracks.com/not-become-professional-photographer/
Ice Cream Party at McConnell’s at Sunset
October 23, 2015
I hope to see you at McConnell’s in Ventura on Friday Oct 23, at 6:15pm for some Fine Ice Cream to celebrate the success of the Kickstarter funding for the book DON’T SHOOT – 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer
DigitalRev Book Excerpts on BOKEH blog
October 22, 2015
Getting some great press as DigitalRev’s social media blog BOKEH puts us on the front page. http://bokeh.digitalrev.com/article/5-reasons-not-to-become-professional-photographer
82% !!! Time for the thesaurus …
October 19, 2015
Wow, my Backers are … wait let me look at the thesaurus… astonishing astounding surprising stunning breathtaking awesome awe-inspiring sensational remarkable spectacular stupendous phenomenal extraordinary incredible … And the list goes on …
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October 14, 2015
I Have so many questions… where do I start?
Aline Smithson Quote
October 12, 2015
Another quote from the book DON’T SHOOT | 66 Reasons NOT to become a Professional Photographer
LINK TO KICKSTARTER
October 11, 2015
Chapter 2 up on Medium.
October 8, 2015
An excerpt of Chapter 2 of the book: DON’T SHOOT | 66 Reasons NOT to become a Professional Photographer On Medium. Photographers note: IT GETS WORSE You know what sucks? You’ll never be as successful as you were on your first day taking pictures. The first time you pick up a camera you have no … More Chapter 2 up on Medium.
51% Funded!!!
October 4, 2015
I’ve been away from the computer doing a HABS photography project at the Presidio of San Francisco and while I was away DON’T SHOOT | 66 Reasons NOT to become a Professional Photographer hit 51% funded today! Thanks to all my terrific backers and get ready foranother barrage of e-mails and social media for the … More 51% Funded!!!
