S. Dirk Schafer and Don’t Shoot Book featured on ADP Podcast
March 18, 2023
AD&P Podcast with Chet Williams, Trent Bell and S. Dirk Schafer. … More S. Dirk Schafer and Don’t Shoot Book featured on ADP Podcast
Author: S. Dirk Schafer
Mr. Schafer lives in Ventura and photographs historic architecture. Bio at www.schafphoto.com.
Signed Copies On Sale From Rectangle Publishing (me)
March 17, 2023
I’ve linked some discounted, signed Kickstarter editions of DON’T SHOOT | 66 Reasons NOT to become a Pro Photographer (under $12) here: … … More Signed Copies On Sale From Rectangle Publishing (me)
Free Book Shipping on Ebay
February 27, 2023
The book is available on Ebay here EBAY LINK With free CONUS shipping via USPS Media Mail. Also available on Amazon but shipping is extra. If you are outside the USA then drop me an email and I can get a quote for the type of shipping you need.
Photography Flowchart
January 19, 2023
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
Chapter 19 and 23 from the book: Don’t Shoot | 66 Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Photographer
January 10, 2023
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
LINK TO THE OG KICKSTARTER
January 1, 2023
LINK TO KICKSTARTER – dont-shoot-book
IT GETS WORSE… Chapter 2 from the book.
January 1, 2023
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.
“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
January 30, 2022
Need to save this quote for the next book…
clicKITTYcat ADVICE
February 27, 2021
@clicKITTYcat … More clicKITTYcat ADVICE
New tutorial at PETAPIXEL
August 15, 2019
My How-To about lighting an architectural HERO photo with $5 lights Behind the Scenes is now posted on PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2019/08/23/how-to-light-a-hero-photo-with-5-lights/ It’s a time lapse video and photos showing how the HERO photo was created back in 2016. It’s not all glamor and excitement.
clicKITTYcat SHRIMP
August 14, 2019
clicKITTYcat says Generally avoid the SHRIMP at galleries and the ART at restaurants. … More clicKITTYcat SHRIMP
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
clicKITTYcat 6 HOUR DAYS
September 25, 2016
My favorite thing about being a working photographer … … More clicKITTYcat 6 HOUR DAYS
clicKITTYcat VACATIONS
August 11, 2016
I love freelancing because … … More clicKITTYcat VACATIONS
Time AND Place …Chapter 58 and 59
August 11, 2016
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 to fit a … More Time AND Place …Chapter 58 and 59
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.
clicKITTYcat COMPETITION
February 27, 2016
I love freelancing ONE … More clicKITTYcat COMPETITION
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!
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