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Are You Fulfilling Your
Goals as a Freelance
Photographer?
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.
For most of photographers, freelance photography doesn’t come easy.
1.Find your niche
There are different types of photography.
Discover which one suits you best.
● Nature Photography
● Wedding Photography
● Portrait Photography
● Advertising Photography
● Fashion Photography
2. Work within your client’s budget
Avoid scaring your clients
off. Ask them about their
budget, then consider the
expenses to make the
shoot possible.
3. Invest in high-quality film equipment.
High-end cameras deliver
great results. If you
produce great results, you
will be able to recover your
investment in no time.
4. Use social media as a marketing tool
Use social networking sites
as a quick and affordable
way to reach your audience.
You will have to market your
own business too.
5. Publish a photo book
Producing photo books
and how-to photography
books are sure fire ways
to get loyal audiences.
6. Create a professional photography website
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.
7. Respond to phone calls and e-mails immediately.
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.
8. Always keep a list
Big goals are reached
through a series of small
tasks. Keep a list to avoid
procrastinating or
completely forgetting
about your errands.
9. Stick to a consistent schedule
Working for oneself
doesn’t equate to getting
up at midday. You need to
work as hard as everybody
else to avoid losing
productivity.
10. Keep learning
● 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.
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/