…e-comm photos of bags just because you think it shows you’re a “commercial photographer!” JS: Short answer: YES. A dedicated website to display your photography the way that you want…
…guide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCC_b5WHLX0 CC: Make the work you want to make, show it (perfection is the enemy of progress). Repeat. Be patient. Find a community for support and to support. Figure…
…examples like “pricing buyout” “pricing social media” or browse through to see the thought process and context for commercial estimates. I used to cobble together estimates using these examples. Wonderful…
…the ass to travel with and ship), recent work/image libraries/motion/personal work on an iPad, and leave-behinds (latest promo, postcards, etc). The iPad is helpful if a client comments on an…
EG: We can’t answer questions this specific on FG, unfortunately. But we can provide some basic guidance for licensing questions, especially since they come up so often. I will say…
…first point of contact for jobs are Photo Editors and Art Producers. I’ve also spoken to Visual Editors, Creative Directors (at startups or smaller companies), Producers, Photo Directors, Integrated Producers…
JS: I use a combo of Instagram, Google and Linkedin to figure out contacts and email address styles. Also, I trade contacts with friends and we’ve even created a spreadsheet…
…sure that there is a clear reason for me to show up at the office. I’m either coming in with a project proposal or presentation. Also, making sure the work…
…been to continue to produce quality images and quietly remind people about them. I do this with a combination of the following: A newsletter I send about 3-4 times a…
…up a meeting. It depends on how much free time I have and how brave I’m feeling that day. And that hits an important point. You have to be brave. You…