Cradoc fotoSoftware Blog
10 Ways to Fight for Your Digital Rights as a Photographer
By Paul Melcher The fight for your digital rights would seem to be an uphill battle these days. Let’s face it; the rights of photographers have been badly battered. First came Google, when it won the case to publish images in its search results without...
Share Cradoc fotoSoftware Program Data
We are often asked: “Can I use the program on 2 computers and can the programs share data between the computers?” This article answers both those questions, and provides the instructions you’ll need. Use Program on 2 Computers? Yes, you can use any of the programs on...
Pricing – the Bottom Line Price for Professional Photographers
Your Bottom Line Price Your first decision about pricing is your bottom line price. You want to decide, what is the lowest price you will charge, no matter what the usage? Generally, my bottom line price for a single usage is currently $250. On very special usages I...
Save as PDF
One of the questions most frequently asked by our users is: "How do I create a PDF of my document to email to my client?" In this article we'll share how to do this on MAC and Windows OS.Creating a PDF on MAC or Windows computerTo create a PDF from your Cradoc...
Reinstall Cradoc fotoSoftware
One of our most asked questions is: "How do I move/reinstall my Cradoc fotoSoftware?" Here's the quick, easy way to do that. These instructions apply to fotoBiz X and fotoQuote Pro 7 only. If you would like to move/reinstall your fotoKeyword Harvester program, please...
Defending Your Price
The first thing to understand about defending your price is that it's psychological. Don't get back in touch with the client until you know you're ready to defend your price. When you're confident in yourself and the research you've done for the job it will be harder...
Negotiating in Tough Times
Negotiating in tough times is tricky. To stay in touch I’m constantly asking photographers how they are doing in this economy, and what works for them and what doesn’t. I recently found out something that should not have surprised me, but it did. I was in Tucson and...
Cease and Desist Notice Example
submitted by Mark Davis I am a commercial photographer and have been for more than 20 years. I also taught photography courses at the college level for 8 years including the business of photography, using John Harrington’s book as a textbook. I recently began using...
The fotoQuote Coach
When you're pricing photographs and images numbers alone don't mean anything. The key is being able to convince your client that your photograph is worth what you're asking. The different Coach sections in fotoQuote are designed to help you with these negotiations....
Staying in Touch with Clients
Clear, consistent communication with clients in one of the main keys to success as a professional freelance photographer. Staying in touch helps you to stay top of mind with your clients. For example, thanking the writer who worked with you on an assignment may get...