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 07/23/2006 01:16:59 AM · #76
Originally posted by livitup:
OK... here's a generic question...

How do you get your first client?

I've got no siblings, nor does my wife, my son is far below marrying age, as are all my friend's children.

I feel like taking out a billboard: "Please give me the chance to learn my craft at the most important day of your life!"

I've done portraits and commercial work for hire, so I think I can handle the pressure and have the technical skills. I just don't know how to find that rare idiot who will hire me sight unseen with no portfolio to show for myself. Or should try to find another photog to second for and get some portfolio material that way? Any ideas on where to find them (besides the yellow pages!)? Any other great ideas?

I've gotten one suggestion for Craig's List, but unfortunatley there isn't one for my area. :(


This is a tough one but a question that no doubt many have wanted to ask.

Without knowing the area you reside or you wish to work it is even more difficult to answer. But my best bet is that there are other photographers around. You need experience so why don't you approach them and offer your time as an assistant in return for them time in teaching you the tricks of the trade. Wedding photography isn't that hard but it is certainly a lot of pressure...and you need to know the ropes before you can jump in.

By doing this you can get your name known...make some contacts and so forth. I am not saying you will take that photographers trade but more so the fact that you will find your own style. For example...there is another main photographer in my town. He does the solider style while I do the creative gutsy style. We do not cross paths and yet we pass work to each other. We work around each other. We are also good friends.

See how you go!
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