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
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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.
LINK TO THE OG KICKSTARTER
January 1, 2023
LINK TO KICKSTARTER – dont-shoot-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…
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February 27, 2021
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August 14, 2019
clicKITTYcat says Generally avoid the SHRIMP at galleries and the ART at restaurants. … More clicKITTYcat SHRIMP
clicKITTYcat 6 HOUR DAYS
September 25, 2016
My favorite thing about being a working photographer … … More clicKITTYcat 6 HOUR DAYS
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August 11, 2016
I love freelancing because … … More clicKITTYcat VACATIONS
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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
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 …
Click here to see why Social Media is hard. HA!
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
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!!!
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