This of you who know me, know I try to do a lot of networking. As a result I’ve talked to a lot of other photographers like me fighting for every job. Through my networking a lot of other creative professionals have talked about some of the same hurdles we photographers face. We all love those clients that want you to “work free for exposure”. Yes, so how do I deposit that in my checking account?
The folks at Affinity software recently interviewed a photographer about the business side of photography and questions to ask a prospect in order to understand the scope of the assignment. As I read the interview it became obvious how many other creative service providers would benefit from the article. If you substitute your service for the word photographer/photographer, his comments may read like your business development efforts.
You can read the interview here. Please feel free to share the article with other creatives you know who might benefit from his comments.
On another note, if you’re a photoshop user and might be looking for an alternative to Photoshop CC, take a look at Affinity Photo. I’ve been using it for about a year now. At some point when Adobe puts me in a situation where my only choice is the Cloud version, I’ll be ready to make the break.
Good luck and prosper!
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