BEWARE: Photography SCAMS

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BEWARE: Photography SCAMS

FromPicture This: Photography Podcast

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24 minutes

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Mar 25, 2023

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Podcast episode

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Stolen gear, unpaid gigs, shipping scams, and more. Tony and Chelsea tell their stories of being scammed out of camera gear, common scams used on photographers, and how to protect yourself from losing your gear, money, and time.

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Mar 25, 2023

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Titles in the series (98)

Chelsea and Tony Northrup's photography podcast - dig deep into the history, science, and personalities of photography.

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Mistakes Photographers Make: Tony & Chelsea talk about common mistakes photographers make, how they negatively impact photos, and how to fix them! Go to http://squarespace.com/chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “chelsea” GET 50% OFF our... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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Kodak Invented the Digital Camera then Went Bankrupt: Did you know Kodak is STILL a billion-dollar company? This is the most overwhelming camera history video we have made. Kodak's founder, George Eastman, was interesting, brilliant, and strange enough to have an entire podcast dedicated to him. Did you... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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the real photo tips we actually use.: In this video of the Picture This! photography podcast, Chelsea and Tony Northrup share experiences and lessons they've learned that have made them better photographers and business owners. They've learned by watching the industry's greatest pros,... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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That $500,000 scam: We found the REAL CEO. Who is responsible?!: The X-Tra Battery Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/x-tra/the-camera-battery-re-invented/) promises twice the battery life for your camera - but CanonRumors (http://canonrumors.com) discovered that the CEO's photo seems to be that of a... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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The Canon R5 reveals the FUTURE: Our 2020 camera predictions: Go to http://squarespace.com/chelsea and save 10% off your first website or domain with code "chelsea" Chelsea & Tony Northrup discuss the camera predictions they have made that have come true and make camera tech predictions for the future. Some... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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MIRRORLESS WARS III: Canon VS Sony, Nikon, Fuji & Panasonic (WHO SURVIVES?!): During this episode of the Picture This! Photography Podcast, Chelsea & Tony Northrup analyze and dissect the finances and strategies of the top camera companies in an effort to figure out which companies will survive and come out on top and which... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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1 MILLION Subscribers: What it's REALLY like & how we make $ money as youtubers: Chelsea & Tony talk about the perks of being a YouTuber, how they make a living off of youtube, the negative side people don't see, and how the fans make their lives so much better. If you've ever wondered what its like to be a YouTuber or have... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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The FUTURE of Canon (BEYOND the Canon R3 & R1)!: Great news! Canon released their financial report and they INCREASED their imagining division profits. We delve into why and how Canon increased their profits, what it means for the camera industry, and how it will impact Canon's future. Canon also... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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BEWARE: Photography SCAMS

BEWARE: Photography SCAMS

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