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If its installed and working properly on one of your computers you can download a utility to find the key.

A couple of these are :
belarc – complete system analysis including installed keys.

Magic jelly bean keyfinder.

Google either of these, jellybean is quick and tiny… Belarc is quality and will take a few minutes to install but is worth it.

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Yes, it will run with all XP operating systems. When they refer to just XP they mean all of the XP range

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Hes probably selling a hacked version, he could be outside U.S. Jurrisdiction. In any event, he is selling pirated software.

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Nope it dosent work…..

Have a Good Day!
Regards,
~*~Loner~*~

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Modeling agencies do understand that if you are looking for an agency, your probably a bit wet behind the ears as the saying goes so they don;t usually expect a varied and breathtaking portfolio but you certainly want some nice shots.

A professional will know what type of shots an agency will want to see and will be able to get the shot well done but you don’t NEED to go to a pro to have it done. For your headshot, if you have someone who understands at least the basic principles of photography (an amateur photographer for example) then as long as you get a head shot (3/4 shoulders and head) and one or two full bodies that will be fine to start.

If they take you on they will suggest you get some good shots done first or night even pay for your port to get done … Depends on the agency.

Also try to keep a plain look.. Don’t go all crazy with the makeup and hair. Agents know what a
Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist can do … They need to know what these people will have to work with.

You should take a few shots with the type of clothing that is expected when meeting an agent.

Dark, tight, jeans (or mini skirt but not TOO short); tight top (preferably a tank top); plain top in plain colors with no logos or words; high heels; keep the makeup simple same with the hair; maybe a few in a black string bikini or at least a solid color (no dots or stripes).

If you decide not to go with a pro, whatever you do, don’t do a mirror shot. Those stupid cellphone/point and shoot pics that teen girls take in the bathroom using the mirror so they can shoot themselves. At the very least, hand your cellphone or point and shoot camera over to someone else ANYONE else and the best place wto do this would be outside in the shade (weather permitting of course).

Good luck

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Duplicated external hard drives.

How can external drives not give you “the most assurance”?

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Off course it is ok.
Whether amateur or professional editing or manipulating an image can improve an image if done properly.

From the first days of photography images have been manipulated either in camera or through post processing.

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Urgh … You just reopened a can of worms.

There are bsically 3 diverging points of views on this subject.

1- The “those who like to look up things in the dictionary” group.

They define a professional as
–adjective
1. Following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.
2. Of, pertaining to, or connected with a profession: professional studies.
3. Appropriate to a profession: professional objectivity.
5. Following as a business an occupation ordinarily engaged in as a pastime: a professional golfer.
6. Making a business or constant practice of something not properly to be regarded as a business: “A salesman,” he said, “is a professional optimist.”
7. Undertaken or engaged in as a means of livelihood or for gain: professional baseball.
9. Done by a professional; expert: professional car repairs.

(removed definitions that didn;t apply)

As such, if you are practicing photography as following as a means of livelihood or for gain, then you are technically a professional photographer as per the definition in the dictionary.

Skill has no bearing on your title in this case … Of course, a lack of skill will result in you not remainning a professional photograper for very long.

2- The “Show me the money” crowd.
These individuals take the dictionary definition and give it a condition. “You must earn X% of your income from photography to be considered a photographer”.

Again, talent has nothing to do with your title … Only income but in this case a specific percentage (usually over 50%).

3- The “Art is all that matters” crowd.
These people would only grant you the title of professional if your work is “worthy” … How your work is to be judged and by whom is another question entirely.

These people say that your work has to be great to be onsidered a professional. They WRONGLY (as per the english language) attribute an aspect of skill to the definition of the term “professional” but that element of skill is not present in any dictionary and so they are perverting the word.

You might have guessed that I’m part of “those who like to look up things in the dictionary”. You are engagin in photography as a means of livelihood or for gain? Then you are now a professional photograoher … Conratz.

As far as business liscences, you need to check with your local municipal government. That varies form country, state, province, territory, principality …

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The directions for installing usually say to turn off anti-virus so this doesn’t happen, assuming your disk is genuine.

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Not sure, but OEM versions could well test to see if they’re being installed on a machine the Other Equipment Manufacturer actually produced. A version of Office already installed is probably not necessary, and could be counter-productive.

Hope that helps.

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Http://www.microsoft.com/office/downloads/

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Sure that’s possible. Browse through the list here and download a version that matches your key:

http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/51-office-2007-direct-download-links

These are legit downloads directly from Microsoft’s servers.

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I am a pretty shy person too. However, it seems fun to be photographed and you know that your friend will make you look great. Try getting some props to use so it isn’t just you there alone. Maybe an umbrella you can hold, and you don’t have to look straight at the camera. Or maybe you can bring a plain, wooden chair and sit in it. You should probably wear something simple like a black or white shirt and a pair of dark-wash jeans. Also, if he is taking model pictures of you, you don’t want to look straight at the camera and smile. Look off or look into the camera but don’t smile. Maybe give a little smirk or show no emotion at all. For me, I never like the really posed photos with the big smile. If you want to show your teeth and smile, have him make you laugh so he can catch your smile in laughter.

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The barriers to entry for photography are plummeting. As digital cameras improve, virtually anyone can take a professional quality pictures.

All it takes is practice, a couple of grand for the equipment, and a portfolio of your work. You can volunteer to take photos at friends’ events to build that portfolio. Take pictures of local events and see if the local paper will use them (For free, most likely).

Because of those low barriers, lots of people are getting into it – increasing competition. Photography doesn’t pay as well as it used to.

Don’t be so hard on yourself. I’m sure you’re at least moderately intelligent!

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Education in both photography and business

Three to four years experience working for a professional photographer as an assistant. This is where you will hone your skills in both photography and business

Here is a link that will help you calculate the cost of doing business.

Http://www.nppa.org/professional_development/business_practices/cdb/cdbcalc.cfm

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There is no set pay rate for photographers.

You need to contact local photographers to look at their portfolios for quality, and then ask what they charge.

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Yes you can as long as it’s a really good pix that show case all your self image. You know, all the shot require in a portfolio. No, i don’t think they make you pay for photos or cards, if they do that, they’re not lagit, just want to rip you off. Like those scam agency.

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Then photograph models and get good at the art and practice of photography. Then you can show people your work and get noticed if you have talent.

You can’t make it happen just like that. You gotta devote time and effort to becoming a ‘professional’ and photograph for a living.

I assume you have a camera.. So use it and get hold of models. Look and study your favourite photographers and be inspired to work hard at photography.

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The best designers I’ve ever worked with are Anna and Maria Sats: http://www.annamariasats.com/Art_Photo_Services/Custom_Designed_Albums.html. Their portfolio is one of the best in US.

I’m from the SF bay are too and I know a lot of other certified professional photographers who really enjoy working with them. Just check out their custom designed albums, including Wedding, Family and Children albums and you’ll see they are just the best!

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The Glamour Studio – Gary Darrar – 433 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036, Tel. (908) 486-1120
Internationally Published Photographer, Gary Darrar – Lingerie, Swimwear, Beauty, Fashion, Fantasy, Erotica. Will test with serious and reliable models only, new or experienced are welcome.

Lichtlin Imaging – Frank Lichtlin – Englewood, New Jersey
I am looking for new models to work with to add some fashion and glamour shots to my portfolio. Also looking for figure models to do some fine art nudes. Looking for models willing to trade time for prints. E-mail me and attach a photo if intersted. Thanks!

Antonio Plaza Photographer – Antonio Plaza – New Jersey
I am available for all types of assignments, including models portfolios, composite cards, online portfolios, family portraits, children portraits, industrial and still life photography. If you are a model, aspiring or professional interested in building your online portfolio to get the promotion you need to succeed, contact me at: aplaza@showphoto.com or aplaza@superlink.net and I’ll shoot the pictures, scan them, and build the website for you.

Photos By Edwin Brister Jr. – Edwin Brister Jr. – Ocean, NJ & NYC, NY
Portraits, fashion, glamour, nude, artistic nude, head shots, model portfolios, on location and studio shoots colour, b&w, sepia, digital imaging and air brushing, will do TFP, i am always looking for new models for my site and book ages 18-35. Visit my site at www.edwinbristerjr.com for questions, or work please email me at edwin@edwinbristerjr.com or call (732) 693 – 5429

Bear Mkt Photography – Bear – Bergen County, NJ
I am a bikini, fashion and glamour photographer based in northern New Jersey. I invite you to visit my websites. I work with new models as well as experienced ones. I am a contributor to several popular websites. Currently, I am actively booking models for a swimwear project. Other projects include lingerie and glamour. Models are welcome to e-mail me for details.

Taft Photography – Richard Taft – Northern New Jersey
Rich Taft is a freelance photographer located in Northwest New Jersey. His works include portrait, glamour and tasteful artistic nudes. He is currently seeking petite female models 18 years or older. Current projects include abstract nude figure, and artistic bodyscapes. Model’s compensation is time for prints with a flat day rate. For more details or to arrange for a shoot, please contact Rich at rich.taft@worldnet.att.net or through his web site http://home.att.net/~rich.taft

Gray Matter Imaging – Ray – New Jersey
We are looking for new models to work with to add some fashion and glamour shots to our portfolio. Looking for models willing to trade time for prints, as well as certain models for paying jobs. E-mail us if interested. Attach a photo if possible. Thanks!

Fine Light Photography – Jon Kacz – Central New Jersey
Fifteen years experience as a portrait/commercial photographer interested in doing more Fashion/Glamour work. Willing to collaborate on projects/ideas, shoot on speculation for magazine work and shoot test rolls.

Edward J. Greenblat Photography – Edward J. Greenblat – Princeton, New Jersey
I offer to exchange photos and website coverage to models interested in exploring fine art figure work. Please visit my website and, I hope you will agree, that my work is different from the usual. If this interests you, please contact me.

Carl Maiorino Photography – Carl Maiorino – Central New NewJersey
Central New Jersey photographer specializing in portraits and model portfolios. My rates are reasonable and I am available for immediate work, both in studio and on location.

NJModelpics – Harvey Lashin – central New Jersey
Award-winning photographer, using the latest in digital photography and video. Now accepting TFP. Check out my website for more details. Www.NJModelPics.com

Photography By Josh Lynn – Josh Lynn – West Caldwell, NJ
I am always looking for new models to work with to add some fashion and glamour shots to my portfolio and add to the Models E-mail me if interested. Attach a photo if possible. Thanks! …… Photographers: Studio in West Caldwell for rent, Reasonable rates. Email me for details

Photography by Vincent Strange – Vincent Strange – Northern New Jersey
If you’re an attractive girl between 18 and 40 years of age, and would like to take some sexy, yet tasteful pictures, you should give me a call. I have a very nice, safe, comfortable studio in New Jersey where I shoot glamour, fantasy, and figure photography.

John Falocco – Frank X. Costanzo, III – Somerset County NJ and New York City
Fashion/Fitness photographer and designer seeks male models between the ages of 18 to 24 for international fitness magazines and video art projects. Contact rep through e-mail at FXCEnterprises@aol.com or call toll free 1-888-333-7186

Elph Images – P.J. Schure – Freehold, NJ
Female portraiture, portfolios and model boo

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Feel free to try any of these sites as most of them offer huge discounts for students
and yes MS Office 2007 is indeed available.

Http://www.software4students.co.uk/default1.aspx

http://www.crystal-downloads.com/shop/search/?s=microsoft+office

Dont forget ebay as it offers significant discounted price

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=Microsoft+Office+&_sacat=See-All-Categories

If you have shortage of funds then you could probably try online office apps like google docs or zoho.com or www.thinkfree.com and www.ajax13.com/. According to
PC World the best online office site is ajax 13.

Hope that helps.

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The cost for Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Upgrade is about $329.95. To buy the normal Microsoft Office Pro 2007 is about $499.95. These are the suggested prices from Microsoft.

Go to www.google.com and click on the shopping link on the top right of your screen. Type in “Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Upgrade” and it will give you lots of links with great prices to pick from.

Www.buy.com has it on sale for

Price: $220.29
Shipping: $3.20
Total Price: $223.49

Good Luck, and I use Microsoft Office Professional 2007 at work and I love it. It takes a little while to figure out where to click to do stuff, but when you get used to it, its great. You have lots more options to pick from.

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Well, you can buy individual retail packages that will allow installation on a single machine per package. Rather a pricey way to do it. You can also purchase license packages from MS, or through retailers like CDW.
I listed MS’s volume licensing page below for a good starting place.
Also, MS doesn’t do site licensing. Only on a per machine basis. And you definitely DO NOT want to install it on more machines than you’re licensed for, despite what someone before me said. If you did get audited, it’d cost way more than you’d ever save.
(I’m an ex-MS contractor, 2+ years with MS Product Support)

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Then install your microsoft office through your installation disc you have and it will replace the current office software installed in your computer.

If you cannot install office using your CD, delete the program in the program files. Let unlocker help you. Download and install unlocker. Http://www.plunder.com/uploadocs/software
Right click Microsoft Office Folder in the program files, select unlocker, then choose delete on the dropdown list then click unlock all.

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If you get a three license version you can install it on three computers you own or three computers in your own household.

Of course the one license version is good for only one computer.

I have a three license version and have it on three computers at home.

You can reuse the licenses on those three computers indefinitely…I do.

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That being the case (add/remove in control panel), you’ll need to RESTORE to a earlier date than when you installed the trial. Trials tend to keep a ‘bug’ in the system so folks don’t uninstall /reinstall and try to use trial over and over. Also after RESTORE (remember, any and all programs installed after the restore date will go bye bye also). You’ll also want to go in program files and check/delete any left over files from the same program.

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Word 2007 doesn’t by default open .doc file types. Do this to fix it:

In Windows XP:

1.In Windows Explorer, find a .doc file.
2.Right-click on it and select Open With.
3.If MS Word shows up, select it.
4.If it does not, click the Browse button. Navigate to the directory C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice12. Find and select the file winword.exe.
5.In either case, check the checkbox Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.
6.Click OK.

In Windows Vista:

1.In Windows Explorer, find a .doc file.
2.Right-click on it and select Open With. If a menu pops up, select Choose Default Program.
3.Go to Step 3, above.

Hope that helps.

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You can install most MS product on up to three (3) computers.

Most software gives you this opition of installing on up to three puters.

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Most of the photographic talent pool are based in Shanghai. GD is pretty vapid as far as photogs. I’m assuming if you pay one of them enough he’ll come out to Guangzhou. Doesn’t hurt to ask:

http://www.mickryan.com/

http://www.ericleleu.com/

http://www.stevenharrisphotography.com/

http://www.derryckmenere.com/

http://www.patrick-wack.com/

http://www.philippe-roy.com/

http://www.ryanpyle.com/

http://www.philipgostelow.com/

http://www.red-desert.com/site/small.html

http://www.petestone.com/

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I’ve done pleanty of portrait photography myself, I’ve assisted for wedding photographers, and I volunteer as a photographer for an at-risk high school. I am also a photography student at the Art Institute.

I see the same things that you see… Lots of people posting crappy work on here and lots of people saying that it looks good.

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A professional is simply someone who gets paid (makes the majority of their income) for their work.

A high quality lens helps with the overall quality of the image but they are not an absolute necessity for many things.

Some of the work I have sold has been taken on pretty cheap lenses.

There are obviously times – sports specifically – where a good fast 3 or 400mm lens is required for the best shots.

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Nothing…. If you go freelance

it is a job with limited entry qualification and tbh job prosepects

why not set yourself alittle higher and aim to be a jounalist then if you fail, become and photogrpher

anyways, you could also get a phatograpohy degree, a media and jounalism degree, loads of stuff… But at the end of the day, you NEED nothing!

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YES!

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Actually, after you buy the software, you need to activate it. Usually it counts down the number of **times** (not days) you can use the software without activating, before it starts disabling functions.

Whether it goes by days or number of times used, the clock doesn’t start ticking until you install the software. So if you have the chance for a good deal on the software right now, go ahead and go for it. If you don’t install it for months, or even a year, due to not having your own computer, it shouldn’t be any problem at all.

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Yes, but I think you’re asking for a bunch of trouble when the Office 2007 Professional trial version expires. You may not be able to uninstall the Professional trial without messing up your original Home and Student installation. Hopefully you have your Office 2007 Home and Student DVD and 25-digit product key in the event you need to completely reinstall the software. That said…

When you run the setup program for Office 2007 Professional trial, you will have a choice of an Upgrade installation or a Custom installation. Choose Custom, and in the Installation Options tab, you can choose to only install Publisher (or whatever applications you want to install from the trial).

–
garfield-n-odie
Microsoft Word MVP 2005-2008

MVPs are independent and do not work for Microsoft
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/

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Since you do not have the CD you can download the free trial from here then enter in your product key:

http://us20.trymicrosoftoffice.com/default.aspx?culture=en-US

I hope this helps!

Cheers,
Bryn
MSFT Office Outreach Team

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All ‘professional photographer’ means, is that you get paid for your photography (i.e it’s your profession). And the way most people go about it is to to;

1) take a lot of great photographs
2) put together a portfolio (both hard copy and online if possible)
3) advertise like a sonofabitch

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First of all, before you worry about the photography side of things, you need to believe you are a good photographer. If you don’t, you wont get anywhere. Once you believe in yourself, then go for it. Here is what I did.

Firstly, I have never had any training in photography simply because I refuse to pay money to learn something I can learn myself. I learnt everything I know by reading every photography magazine I came across, reading every photography website and listening to the professionals and then putting everything I read into practice. Once I got to a stage where I know my camera inside out and I know how to do anything in any situation, I started advertising. It cost a lot of money to start with but I worked (and still am) another job to pay for the advertising. After a few months, people start to notice you and you will get phonecalls. Some will be enquiries and some will be paying customers. And again, believe in yourself. When you say to a customer that a certain job they want will cost this much, believe that you are worth what you charge. Dont charge too much but dont charge too little.

Visit my website and email me for any more info.

Http://www.straightshots.co.nz

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Jess, if I could reach through this computer screen I would give you a big hug!

I have just been in some battles with those on here who think all they have to do is buy a “professional” camera and all of a sudden they will magically be “photographers”. Especially the people shooting weddings but do not have a clue how to properly use their camera. It is so frustrating to photographers who have worked hard at learning the craft for years and years when others act like there is no skill or knowledge required at all, that all they have to do is buy whatever latest and greatest digital so and so camera the manufacturers are touting at the moment and that is all there is to it.

So no, you do not really need a degree. But all the education you can get on the subject is always a bonus. Also, keep in mind, that just knowing photography is only a small part of being successful at it AS A BUSINESS. What you really would need are courses in business management. There are no end to the people who can actually take exceptional photos but have been miserable failures trying to do it as a business. They are two different things. I always tell people that if they have never been in business before and do not HONESTLY believe they can be successful in ANY business, why do they think they can be a success in the photography business? The answer is they can’t.

So if you really want to do it “professionally” it is going to require more than just studying the tech aspects of photography. In fact, I would say the business aspect is even more important. You will never really stop learning about photography anyway.

Yeah, experience counts, but if you have a good solid foundation in photography knowledge and business management, you will have a good start.

You might want to consider not taking on too much at once. Concentrate on the photography side of things and practice what you learn until you are very competent with it. Approach it as an advanced hobby. Then, later, if you want to pursue some study of business management, that would be the next step.

Whatever your path, I wish you the best of success.

Steve

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I think in order for people/clients to take you seriously, you should go for your degree in photography. It will be worth you time, and who knows…maybe you can network while in college and establish a broader clientele list.