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© 2009 Paul Nicklen / National Geographic

A Pretty Picture Isn't Enough

November 20, 2009 - What began for Paul Nicklen as a project to make beautiful photographs of wildlife in the earth’s polar regions has turned into a visually stunning case for immediate environmental action. More »

© John Harrington

The Estimate Doctor: Negotiating With a Hard Bargainer

November 17, 2009 - When a client pushes repeatedly for a lower price, a photographer discovers ways to push back and hold her line. Then she pays a price for not getting an agreement in writing. More »

© Penguin / Photo by Scott Schuman

What Makes A Photo Book A Bestseller? 2009 Edition

November 16, 2009 - A look at the newly published books that have sold well this year reveals how the commercial photography book market works. More »

© Jeffrey Lamont Brown

Video Lighting: Behind the Scenes of a Major Production

November 03, 2009 - Production stills from Jeffrey Lamont Brown's recent spot for Dr. Pepper show the elaborate movie lighting and other details of the shoot. More »

© Edward Burtynsky/Courtesy of Hasted Hunt Kraeutler, New York/Nicholas Metivier Gallery, Toronto

Edward Burtynsky: Economies of Scale

October 30, 2009 - The photographer discusses his latest project, OIL, how he makes his photographs, and why a gallery is the best place to view his work. More »

What Makes a Self Promotion a Winner?

October 20, 2009 - A photo editor and a rep explain what made their favorite winning entries to the PDN Self Promotion Content memorable and effective. More »

© Mark Finkenstaedt

The Estimate Doctor: Reeling In a Novice Client

October 13, 2009 - Photographer Mark Finkenstaedt describes how he won a job for a product shoot for $4,000 from an inexperienced small business client. (This is the first of a series of estimating case studies provided by John Harrington, author of the newly released second edition of Best Business Practices for Photographers). More »

© lenscrafters / photo by Bil Zelman

How to Shoot Video Profitably, Part 2

October 07, 2009 - Still photographers moving into video often lose money because of unexpected costs. Here are the extra expenses every video estimate should cover. More »

© Jonas Bendiksen/Magnum

Magnum On Georgia, For Georgia

October 02, 2009 - A new group project from Magnum Photos and publisher Chris Boot introduces contemporary Georgia to the world, thanks to a commission arranged by President Mikheil Saakashvili. More »

© Brooks Reynolds

The Quiet Power of Microsites

September 23, 2009 - Photographers are discovering that small sites for individual projects are surprisingly effective for online self-promotion. One says it’s like having a “viral portfolio.” More »

© 2009 Moises Saman

How NGOs Work With Photographers: Human Rights Watch

September 17, 2009 - Photographers who shoot assignments for the non-profit advocacy organization do more than create images; they help distribute stories and effect positive change. More »

© Ron Haviv/VII

How NGOs Work With Photographers: Doctors Without Borders

September 16, 2009 - Doctors Without Borders provides funding for major humanitarian projects and access and logistical support to photographers working on issues that affect the organization’s patients. More »

© Raha/Webistan Photo Agency

3 Organizations That Help Documentary Photographers

September 04, 2009 - From fiscal planning and grant writing advice to publicity and distribution, these organizations help photographers creating stories on social issues fund their work and find audiences. More »

© Glynnis McDaris. Self-portrait, 2005.

Snap Art

September 03, 2009 - A conversation with writer and curator Ken Miller, whose new Rizzoli-published book advocates fine-art recognition for snapshot photography's young practitioners. More »

© Ron Haviv / VII, for International Committee of the Red Cross

Inventing Twenty-First Century Photojournalism

August 26, 2009 - VII Photo Agency managing director Stephen Mayes discusses the business of photojournalism in the new millennium. More »

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PDN / Billboard Year In Music Moment Winners Gallery

We proudly present the winners of the first Year In Music Moment photo contest presented by Photo District News and Billboard.

Photo © Brigitte Lacombe

PDN Faces 2009 Winners Gallery

PDN Presents the Winners of our Second Annual Faces Contest.

Photo © Todd Antony

The Great Outdoors 2009 Winners Gallery

PDN Presents the Winners of the 2009 Great Outdoors photography contest.

Clockwise from top left: © Tadd Myers; © Matt Barnes; © Sylvain Dumais; © Marianne Campbell Associates / photo by Matthew Turley; © Robert Hooman; © Kwaku Alston

PDN Photographers' Self-Promo Awards 2009 Winners Gallery

We proudly present the winners of the 25th annual PDN Self-Promo Awards.

Photo © Matthew Jordan Smith

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