Monthly Archives: May 2009

See ya, Trig, and welcome back, photography

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I studied a solid 12 hours between Monday and Thursday morning. So, I felt really confident about my Trigonometry final yesterday. I really think I aced it. Out of 15 problems, I might’ve missed one or two, max.

Now that Trig is out of the way, I have three weeks without school.

Other than work[1. Still part-time, three days a week.], I need to take some photos whenever I can.

Do you want to be a part of that somehow[2. Perhaps as a model in the photo, or a cool location I should visit.]? Let’s talk, brainstorm and create some wicked photos.

Away until Thursday

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I’m nearing the end of Plane Trigonometry at Citrus. Assuming you’re not following me on Twitter (@bryan):

  • Before the quiz last Thursday, I was at 93% (A) overall. (#)
  • I got 100% my last test[1. Test #4 covered Complex Numbers, Trigonometric (Polar) Form of Complex Numbers, and the Product and Quotient Theorems.].
  • Thursday’s final is cumulative.

Until Thursday morning, I’ll stay away from the internet[2. Other than at work, of course.] and study in hopes of getting an “A” on my final.

Don’t ask me about my summer class. One thing at a time.

One more thing: Go Lakers.

I can't afford to give everything away

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The title might be harsh, but stay with me.

I’d like help breaking a mentality.

Unless factored into the price, people should not feel entitled to receive a CD/DVD of full-res JPEG photos [for free].

But, what do you tell customers asking why? Do you have any analogies to help?

I thought of:

  • It’s like going to a fancy restaurant and asking for (insert awesome main dish here) — along with their recipe.
  • An author giving away his novels in PDF format.

If I’m taking photos and giving them away at my expense, how could I keep going for the next five years? (If you want personal examples, ask me and I’ll leave it in the comments. It’ll hurt, but I’ll open up and tell you.)

Of course, this applies to more than just photography.

Please share your thoughts.

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You’ll want to read John Harrington‘s series:

Merlin Mann‘s post “Free as in ‘Me’” struck a cord, too.

Additionally, I’ve ordered “The Photographer’s Survival Guide: How to Build and Grow a Successful Business,”[2. I saw it featured in the May 2009 issue of Rangefinder.] because I don’t want to be a starving artist forever. Perhaps I’ll gain a better perspective after reading it.

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