How to Market Yourself as a Freelance Photographer
July 13, 2007 by
How to market yourself as a freelance photographer?
In today's day and digital age, everyone can be a photographer and with falling prices of digital cameras, anyone can afford to turn this formerly known expensive hobby into a career. So how do you distinguish yourself as a talented and creative photographer from "just a guy with the
camera?"
You must showcase your talent - either via self-promotions or portfolio presentations, depending on which clients you are trying to attract. If you're planning to sell your photographs to publications or stock agencies, you will need a self-promotion package. However, if you'd like to exhibit your work in an art gallery, then you'd most likely need to present a portfolio.
In today's day and digital age, everyone can be a photographer and with falling prices of digital cameras, anyone can afford to turn this formerly known expensive hobby into a career. So how do you distinguish yourself as a talented and creative photographer from "just a guy with the
You must showcase your talent - either via self-promotions or portfolio presentations, depending on which clients you are trying to attract. If you're planning to sell your photographs to publications or stock agencies, you will need a self-promotion package. However, if you'd like to exhibit your work in an art gallery, then you'd most likely need to present a portfolio.
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