TOP TEN IMAGES FROM THE FREE TABLETOP WORKSHOP: REVIEW ONE
Some truly terrific imagery the first week out in our second free Tabletop Workshop for those who are not able to get out and do things. And for those of you who are, but just want to up your skills.
Here are the top ten images this week:
It’s a Numbers Game, Part One
How to Play “The Numbers” Game Part One We have all heard the words, “It’s a numbers game” before. And most of us know what it means. In order to get to a certain level, more attempts than successes must be used. Selling door to door is a numbers game. The more people...
AWESOME Opportunity to be Exploited! Wow!
Crowdsourcing... that is the new name for spec work, but worse than spec work this involves an outlay by the ones being expected to be used for nothing. FORMER ADVOCATE OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, Photo District News and Rangefinder have decided it is a great idea...
Off Topic Sunday…
Been reading a really interesting book this past couple of weeks... lots to digest. "The Power of Visual Storytelling" by Ekaterina Walter and Jessica Gioglio is about how visuals are beginning to dominate not only our news and information channels, but the ways...
10 Instagram Photographers You Should Be Following But Aren’t
I love Instagram. I should use it more, but I get so caught up with writing and other things that it sometimes skips my mind. However, I love following good image makers there and I am surprised that some of the fun photographers I follow are not being followed by...
What About Critics?
Should We Listen To Critics or Show Them The Door? Ahhh… the world of the artist. A place where we can nurture our ideas and share our bountiful creativity to others who will accept it into their lives with open arms, and smiles of gratitude. Or… not. There seems to...
Read more“Since clients haven’t held me to the lowest bid, other things factor in such as how the photographer allots the budget. How much money is going into casting, scouting, model-making, travel? What kinds of fees are they looking for? What usage are they including?. The creative call/treatment are very important too. Are they connecting with the art director and how are they approaching the job? Are they (or their agent) flexible regarding any changes in usage or scope? Let’s be honest here, if I like working with their agent I am more likely to recommend them for the job.”
On Preparing a Bid
3) We all know there are many reasons for a photographer not getting a project. Besides the obvious of price or creative, can you share some other reasons that they may not be awarded a project? "Since clients haven’t held me to the lowest bid, other things factor in...