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Turning pro in photography

Published on Apr 05, 2016

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Turning pro

Source - Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach
Photo by Nanagyei

Your portfolio

What it needs to say

  • Demonstrate versatility
  • Intimate with emotion
  • Professional look
  • Include photo story (Soundslides use is impressive) & 8-12 singles
  • Original ideas
  • Social relevance
  • Your best work

Freelance facts

  • Newspapers best place to start
  • As full-time staffer, paper owns the copyright
  • Contract photographers agree to work a certain amount; may or may not own rights to photos

Freelance facts

  • As pure freelancer
  • Research who to work for; how to make contact
  • Who owns the photos becomes negotiable
  • Be in touch, be available to get the work you want

Freelance facts

  • Day rates usually mean fixed rates no matter the time or creativity needed
  • Know if its fees plus expenses or just fees
  • editorialphotographers.com
  • License the rights of use
Photo by Ian Aberle

Freelance facts

  • Work-for-hire agreements cost you copyright ownership
  • You might have to sign over electronic rights or outright ownership to get the job
  • All contracts can be negotiated
  • Know your fixed costs
Photo by danielmoyle