http://aphotoassistant.com/2009/09/06/how-to-find-opportunities-to-shoot/ Resources for photo assistants and photographers. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:02:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://aphotoassistant.com/2009/09/06/how-to-find-opportunities-to-shoot/comment-page-1/#comment-832 Eli Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:17:55 +0000 http://aphotoassistant.com/2009/09/06/how-to-find-opportunities-to-shoot/#comment-832 I always seem to realize these situations after the fact. It is always so obvious a minute after you have been approached. My advice, be sure to always have a business card on hand and be willing to give it to anyone that looks even remotely interested! Being too presumptuous or forward about your business is impossible as a freelancer. Embarrass yourself, push the boundaries of your normal social interactions. Its the only way to get consistent work. I always seem to realize these situations after the fact.
It is always so obvious a minute after you have been approached.
My advice, be sure to always have a business card on hand and be willing to give it to anyone that looks even remotely interested!
Being too presumptuous or forward about your business is impossible as a freelancer. Embarrass yourself, push the boundaries of your normal social interactions. Its the only way to get consistent work.

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