The other day I’d put the question out there regarding licensing photography.  Larry was quick to point out that my friend Terry deals with that type of thing regularly, so I got in touch with Terry.

He wasn’t sure…….

But he did know a couple of photographers in Tucson who deal with commercial photography all the time.  And he shot them e-mails posing the question.

Tim Fuller was kind enough to get in touch and help me out.  And right after I spoke with him…….

I found a really cool web link which confirmed everything Tim had told me.

Photographer’s Index dot com has a great resource, and I thought I’d share it with everyone here.  Next time you’re trying to figure out what to charge a potential client for the licensing of something you’ve shot, head over to Photographersindex.com!  What a useful website!

Oh, and by the way…..Yes, I’ve officially licensed my first shot for a corporate catalog!  Sure, I’ve used the micro stock sites for years now, but to directly license a photo to a corporate client.  I’d never done that before.  And I’ll tell you, it’s a nice feeling!

Yesterday I received an e-mail from one of my banks.  They were getting in touch to pass along some great news…..

The FDIC has increased your Deposit Insurance to $250,000

Wow, that’s great.

Accounting for inflation since the inception of the FDIC insurance plan I’m thinking there’s still more to go if they wanted to actually match the adjusted dollar amount from the beginning.  Of course, the raised limit is more of a psychological boost for us small fries out here.  The “big guys” got the bailout, and we’ll get the bill.  Heck, toss us a bone!

I’ve been quiet on the economic front for a few weeks now.  Busy with my own economy you might say.  But it isn’t off the radar screen.  I’m still watching closely…..

In the end, no matter who wins the Presidency we’re going to have continued economic issues for some time to come.  Presidents don’t weild much power in the economic realm.  It takes an act of Congress (literally), Fed intervention, or changes at the Treasury.  Those are the places you need to watch.  Let’s all hope the interference in markets is kept to a minimum and we allow the bad companies to clear out and let the good companies rebuild.

I’m just glad to know my account has been insured for more…..