This is the second installment of the Attracting Work and Staying Visible in the Photo Community series.
Now that we have some photographers that we want to contact, we can start thinking about HOW we want to get in touch with them. There are many ways to do this, of course–phone calls, snail mail, knocking on doors, working at rental and camera stores–but I have found that sending an email is the best ice-breaker.
In today’s link post, you’ll find an interesting article over at PhotoShelter, written by Allen Murabayashi, on how a photographer might consider using Twitter as a marketing tool for selling images and perhaps connecting with other creatives which may [...]
If you spend anytime on the numerous professional photo forums available on the web, you should notice some posts that are seeking referrals for assistants in locations all around the world. As a freelance photo assistant, if this doesn’t tell you anything, go get yourself a double espresso, right now!
Photographers are almost always looking [...]
By attending a photo festival, you are exposed to many opportunities that can help you improve your photography. By volunteering, you have many of the same opportunities, but you don’t have to pay
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"Most people stiffen with self-consciousness when they pose for a photograph. Lighting and fine camera equipment are useless if the photographer cannot make them drop the mask, at least for a moment, so he can capture on his film their real, undistorted personality and character. "~Phillippe Halsman
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Elvis: Elvis is the affectionate description given to gold/white fabric reflectors, especially on overheads, as cited by American Grip.
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