Photography Your Way: A Career Guide to Satisfaction and Success [Paperback]

Chuck Delaney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1999

"This book gives you straight-talking advice from a pro on how to build a successful career in photography," said PhotoSource International of the first edition of Photography Your Way. Now distinguished author Chuck DeLaney has updated this classic book to show how digital has increased the power of photography and broadened the options open to anyone who wants a career as a photographer. Rich with seasoned advice and practical tools for developing an individual style, this book is essential for emerging photographers.




• Evaluates the business and art of photography to help readers shape styles and careers


• Replaces ISBN: 1-58115-024-5


• Sample assignments to build portfolios, tips for buying equipment, and extensive resource lists


• Explains how digital is changing the nature of jobs and creating more opportunities

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Chuck DeLaney has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. He is the dean of America's oldest and largest photography school, the New York Institute of Photography, and teaches at New York's New School. The author of Wedding Photography and Video (1-88055-910-2), he lives in New York City. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Allworth Press (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581150245
• ISBN-13: 978-1581150247
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,522,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent advice on your way to become a pro., July 4, 2000

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F. Neunemann (Deutschland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photography Your Way: A Career Guide to Satisfaction and Success (Paperback)

One of the most interesting books on becoming a professional photographer I ever read. No matter if you are interested in becoming a part time freelancer or full time pro. Chuck DeLaney, dean of the oldest and biggest photography school in the U.S. did a tremendous job writing a book that not only covers the standard aspects of the trade, but also includes many topics that are of more peripheral nature, but still of vital importance to become successful in the business.

Showing how he managed to become a pro, covering more or less common traps and pitfalls, psychological and health wise aspects of work and how to solve possible problems, relationship between other fields of fine art and photography, talking about his experience with other professionals and how those people solved problems, makes this a must read book for any aspiring photographer.

When reading I felt like listening to a good old photographer friend telling me about his experience during decades of practical work. The book is crammed full of information, that it might take a bit longer than usual to read it. Definitely a five star book and a must have.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete and authoritative guide to taking good photos., June 4, 2000

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photography Your Way: A Career Guide to Satisfaction and Success (Paperback)

Decades of professional experience provide the foundation for Photography Your Way, an authoritative guide to taking photos, from selecting subjects and equipment to creating a portfolio and setting up a business. Especially recommended for any who want to become professionally involved.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wise words for the aspiring photographer, October 20, 2006

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B. Moore (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photography Your Way: A Career Guide to Satisfaction and Success (Paperback)

This book could also be called "Zen and the art of being a photographer". So happy I decided to purchase this book. Chuck is encouraging, practical and humourous in his approach. This book generously answers the kind of questions you might ask a relative in the photo business before you launch in yourself, complete with the author's balanced views and opinions. Thanks Chuck.