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    Not making money anymore

    I've now had to finish with supplying the papers with sports images as they now have a new look and need a more full time freelance photographer (i only worked over the weekends)to cover all aspects of the town, though they just finished the one they already had and more importantly the guy that i worked for

    So at the moment I'm awaiting news of what i can do next there's some things in the pipeline but nothing set in stone so just have to wait and see.

    The wife has already said the living room wants decorating the hedge needs cutting and she thought i might now get round to laying a few pavers

    In need to find something quickly.

    paul
    EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
    Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

    #2
    Re: Not making money anymore

    sorry to hear lost that little contract as I know you enjoyed it and its an added bonus to get paid for a hobby

    it sounds like the Mrs is going to keep you busy and you'll need something pretty solid to escape that list .....good luck

    are you looking for something that will replace the lost income or just another subject ?
    :- Ian

    5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

    :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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      #3
      Re: Not making money anymore

      are you looking for something that will replace the lost income or just another subject ?
      I have a full time job so i'm not desperate for the money but it sure comes in handy, the majority that i earned from the papers went back into photography gear I've just started to put money away for the next gen 5D so that will be put on hold till something turns up.

      There is a few things the guy i worked for is looking into a new website with advertising all over it to gain capital and also another new paper that's started in near by Driffield called Driffield & wolds weekly https://www.facebook.com/DriffieldWoldsWeekly

      But they need a bit more time to get things up and running as its only their 2nd week but are keen to use us

      Paul
      EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
      Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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        #4
        Re: Not making money anymore

        Its a nice way to buy new kit and a great excuse to sell the cost to the Mrs ;o)

        With everything going online I wouldn't like to try and set up a newspaper let alone sell space on it - A friend of mine was running the advertising section in a large local paper with 10 sales staff selling space but he was made redundant due to failing sales - not an easy game

        hope you find something

        I've just started to put money away for the next gen 5D
        I presume the 5DX ? I've not looked at the rumour sites yet
        Last edited by Tigger; 03-09-2015, 14:51.
        :- Ian

        5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

        :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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          #5
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          I presume the 5DX ? I've not looked at the rumour sites yet
          It's all gone a bit quiet on the 5D front so maybe won't see the light of day till next year (which might be a good thing for me now LOL)

          Paul
          EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
          Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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            #6
            Re: Not making money anymore

            Originally posted by paul linton View Post
            It's all gone a bit quiet on the 5D front so maybe won't see the light of day till next year (which might be a good thing for me now LOL)

            Paul
            snap ...I'm working on my Mrs trying to get her away from her little bridge onto my 5D in preparation for 5Dx so will probably take me another yr
            :- Ian

            5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

            :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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              #7
              Re: Not making money anymore

              Lots of flyball happens up there Paul, that might be a little fill in for you perhaps? http://www.flyball.org.uk/official/diary.php
              Paul

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                #8
                Re: Not making money anymore

                Good luck on getting out of the job list Paul - I find things like that eat into photography time!
                Canon EOS 6D Mk II, 700D, Canon 24-105mm L, 100-400mm, 100mm f2.8 L Macro.

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                  #9
                  Re: Not making money anymore

                  When one door closes another one opens which is generally better than the first door!
                  Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                  www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                  North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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                    #10
                    Re: Not making money anymore

                    Originally posted by planetc View Post
                    Lots of flyball happens up there Paul, that might be a little fill in for you perhaps? http://www.flyball.org.uk/official/diary.php
                    Many thanks Paul

                    Looks like there's an event in goole (nearest place to me)on the 26-27 Sept which is perfect as i get back from a short break just in time.
                    Do you just turn up or do i need contact the club first.

                    Paul
                    EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
                    Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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                      #11
                      Re: Not making money anymore

                      Originally posted by Nathaniel View Post
                      When one door closes another one opens which is generally better than the first door!
                      Thanks Nathaniel
                      I'm sure something will turn up if not i might start doing landscapes

                      Paul
                      EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
                      Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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                        #12
                        Re: Not making money anymore

                        Originally posted by Jock View Post
                        Good luck on getting out of the job list Paul - I find things like that eat into photography time!
                        Cheers Jock
                        I'll try all the tricks to get out of doing the DIY

                        Paul
                        EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
                        Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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                          #13
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                          I always contact the organisers myself if I'm looking to shoot and sell.
                          Paul

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                            #14
                            Re: Not making money anymore

                            Originally posted by planetc View Post
                            I always contact the organisers myself if I'm looking to shoot and sell.
                            Thanks Paul I'll send the organiser an email just to check its OK.

                            paul
                            EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
                            Freelance Sports Photographer for local Press - https://twitter.com/P_linton99

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                              #15
                              Re: Not making money anymore

                              I've started to offer a Raffle prize or a donation to the charity of their choice in return as a sweetener too. Helps to have a good relationship with the clubs.
                              Paul

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