are you fulfilling your goals as a freelance photographer?
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Are You Fulfilling Your
Goals as a Freelance
Photographer?
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Why become a freelance photographer?
● You set your own hours.
● You don’t need to dress up for work.
● You can take a break anytime, anywhere.
● You decide how much to charge a client.
● You are your own boss and you answer to no
one.
● You make the rules.
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For most of photographers, freelance photography doesn’t come easy.
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1.Find your niche
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There are different types of photography.
Discover which one suits you best.
● Nature Photography
● Wedding Photography
● Portrait Photography
● Advertising Photography
● Fashion Photography
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2. Work within your client’s budget
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Avoid scaring your clients
off. Ask them about their
budget, then consider the
expenses to make the
shoot possible.
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3. Invest in high-quality film equipment.
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High-end cameras deliver
great results. If you
produce great results, you
will be able to recover your
investment in no time.
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4. Use social media as a marketing tool
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Use social networking sites
as a quick and affordable
way to reach your audience.
You will have to market your
own business too.
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5. Publish a photo book
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Producing photo books
and how-to photography
books are sure fire ways
to get loyal audiences.
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6. Create a professional photography website
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Your website will be
your portfolio. This is
where your clients will
be looking at when
considering you for the
job, so make every
photo count.
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7. Respond to phone calls and e-mails immediately.
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If you get a ring or a query
letter from someone,
chances are they have been
looking at your work. Don’t
let this opportunity slip
through your fingers.
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8. Always keep a list
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Big goals are reached
through a series of small
tasks. Keep a list to avoid
procrastinating or
completely forgetting
about your errands.
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9. Stick to a consistent schedule
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Working for oneself
doesn’t equate to getting
up at midday. You need to
work as hard as everybody
else to avoid losing
productivity.
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10. Keep learning
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● Shoot—a lot!
● Do your research.
● Browse through your photos and assess your own work.
● Attend photography workshops and expand your portfolio.
● Identify the flaws in your photos.
● Be better every day.
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Thank You.
Resources
https://livingallyourdreams.wordpress.com/2015/10/05/what-every-photographer-
must-know-how-to-grow-a-photography-business/
http://blog.litfirepublishing.com/author-tips/your-unconventional-guide-to-
photography-3-awesome-techniques-to-create-photo-books/