Chasing a Dream - Carla Coulson
Share the love!!! That's what this post is about. Most things are better in twos..
In yesterday's post I discussed getting started in your photography career. Taking those first baby steps towards making a plan and turning photography from a hobby into a career.
I want to tell you about one of my secret's to having survived the first couple of years as a newby photographer. I had the great fortune in the early days to be sent on an assignment with a seasoned journalist. This guy had been working in the industry for years and boy did he know some moves!!
Within a day of meeting him he had pitched 5 stories to different magazines and he needed a photographer to deliver the second part of the story. He asked me whether I would be willing to do the job if the magazine said yes? Hello!! For me it was a dream come true someone actively procuring work for me!! Bring it on!!
Over the years I have formed a tight knit group of people I love to work with. Its important to work with people you admire, are reliable and share the love around. They help me and I help them. Whoever gets the job shares the love around.
Whose on my team?
Fashion stylists
Make-up artists
Great hairdressers
Fabulous assistants
Savvy journalists
Wonderful Photographers
Who could be on your team?
Lets say you:
Want to be a: Who Could be on Your Team
Food Photographer Food stylist, chef or food writer
Fashion Photographer Make-up artist, fashion stylist, hair dresser, model
Travel Photographer Travel writer,
Interior Photographer Interior stylist, interiors writer,
Portrait Photographer Stylist, assistant, wedding photographer
So start building a photography community. I have list of photographers who work in the same area as me and others who specialise in weddings or something that I am not into. I happily recommend them when someone gets in touch with me..
You see what I mean??
Some photography link love below of people in the photography world doing great stuff..
Reportage and Travel
Interiors
Food
Inspiration
Flowers and Pretty Things
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Carla xx
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As always, an awesome post with great, no-nonsense advice to making it happen.
ReplyDeleteI'm lapping up all of the wonderful information and advice about photography. Keep it coming......please.
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I just love your posts! I love when people who know a thing or two are willing to share with newbies...It's encouraging! I have so much to learn it's ridiculous but your tips and suggestions really help! You are a generous soul miss Carla!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice to anyone starting a profession! A network of supportive people will certainly accelerate your career much faster.
ReplyDeleteCarla, Wonderful advise! xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteGreat advice Carla. Couldn't agree more. I've been shooting interiors, gardens and food for awhile now, and work with many different talented people. Love "team" work - much more fun than solo work!
ReplyDeleteI love that photo! And such great advice, Carla. Having a team, even if only made up of two, makes any creative endeavor richer, more fulfilling and more productive.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including me in your list! What incredible company, wow!
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Hi Carla, great to have you back (well rested I trust) and putting yourself out there for us blogging buddies. This year is my year- I can feel it and I really want to increase my ability and perhaps work as a budding photographer! You inspire me! xxCorrina.
ReplyDeleteGreat to know the -- in depth from this blog.This will really help for my forward steps to be taken.
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Thank you for sharing those great advices! It's so encouraging :)
ReplyDeletecarla I just love your posts, and you! you are so willing to share the love!
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