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Social Media & Photography By Daniel Bostock

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A presentation on how I set up a freelance photopgrapher's social media business

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Social Media & Photography

By Daniel Bostock

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This is Richard… aka Rikkichard

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He has a talent in photography…

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He wants to be a freelance photographer…

But how does he do this when so many other people have the same dream???

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Social Media

With Social Media his dream has more of a chance to come true…

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But where does he start?

There are so many social networking sites…

So which sites are useful to him?

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Flickr

• Flickr allows you to upload and share your photography work with other users…

• Gaining insight and knowledge on what other users think of your work, and seeing their work too.

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Twitter

• You can tweet your images directly from Flickr through Twitter, allowing other users to see your work.

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Wordpress

• Give the viewers an insight on your work.• Tell them your passion.• Blog your images, and appreciate the feedback.

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Forums

• Join a forum dedicated to photography.• Discuss your work and techniques with other

users.• Take in the feedback that other users give.

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Be as active as you can…

• It is important to upload work on a regular basis.

• Tweet regularly.• And blog regularly.• This shows the viewers you are dedicated, and

you always have something new to offer.

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What will come of this?

• With time and dedication, there is hope that you will get recognition for your talent.

• You could become popular on the social networking sites.

• You could be contacted by an organisation willing to take you on as a freelance photographer.

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Check out his sites…

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/16968022@N03/

• http://twitter.com/Rikkichard

• http://rikkichard.wordpress.com/

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Good Luck