Rangefinder Magazine
May 2006

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From: Tonya Leigh
Bronx, NY

My name is Tonya Leigh and I’m a photographer who had the pleasure of meeting your co-worker Sherry McFarland recently at the Photo Plus Expo in New York. Ms. McFarland spoke very highly of you and the organization you both work for.
I am curious if you know of any grants a photographer could apply for that would be beneficial in creating a photographic project. Sherry also mentioned the upcoming conference/tradeshow in Las Vegas and the Hy Sheanin Scholarship for beginning photographers. I would be very interested in receiving any information about the requirements for the scholarship and any information/sources you may know of for photography grants.
While visiting with Sherry, I was given the most recent issue of Rangefinder. This is my first issue of the magazine and I find the articles to be very informative, resourceful and encouraging.

Thanks for the kind letter. Here are a few sites that list grants in photography:
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3photo.htm/
http://www.womeninphotography.org/photoresources.html
Both of these sites are informative and offer volumes of information on the grant process and the individual grants available.
Also, here is the link for the Hy Sheanin Memorial Scholarship, which many you asked about: http://www.wppionline.com/schol arship/. The deadline for our 2007 scholarship is Dec. 1, 2006.

From: Kristin Hart
khartportraits@msn.com

I really need your help. I have a friend who is a realtor, and would like me to do some work for him in marketing and advertising. In addition to my usual fee, I am assuming I should charge something for the rights to reproduce these images that he chooses to use for his postcards, business cards etc. I have never done anything that would later be used for advertising purposes. How do I know what to charge him? Thank you for your time.

I would suggest you pick up a copy of ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography, 6th Edition, (Allworth Press). This book is regarded as one of the most authoritative sources on business practices in professional photography, and contains detailed information on subjects ranging from assignment, stock, pricing and estimating, negotiating fees and agreements, rights and value in traditional and electronic media, formalizing agreements (with a range of forms and appropriate language for terms and conditions), releases, copyright, electronic technology, business and marketing strategies, book publishing, and professional services. The book’s content is derived from ASMP’s extensive network including ASMP staff, photographers, stock and advertising agency personnel, attorneys, accountants, Internet and electronic technology experts. The book is available from ASMP’s website: www.asmp. org and sells for $23.95.

From: Tom Thorson
azphoto@email.com

I have a Minolta Dimage Scan Dual II. I recently went to “fire up” this normally trustworthy scanner and all I heard was one little click and no start-up. I tried restarting the computer and scanner several times. I’ve updated the drivers to configure with Windows XP, and I see that the scanning light works so I know there’s electricity going through the unit. My computer displays an Error 5 message when I try to load the scanning utility, stating the scanner is not connected to the computer. My problem is finding a place that will repair the scanner, or at least give me an idea if it’s worth doing so. I would appreciate any help and/or suggestions. I’m retired and on a limited budget so going out and buying a newer model may not be practical for me. Thanks in advance.

According to a recent item I saw on the Internet, the new repair source for Konica Minolta scanners is Precision Camera and Video Repair, 3 Anngina Dr., Enfield, CT 06082; (800) 665-6515; pcvr@ world.std.com. I’m not so sure, however, your problem is hardware- related. I’d also visit the current source for drivers for Konica Minolta scanners, Hamrick Software of Phoenix, AZ, (www.ham rick.com) and download the latest driver for the Dimage Scan Dual II. Before you do anything, check with Konica Minolta Technical Service: (877) 462-4464.