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August 19, 2020

How I Maintain Success as a Freelance Photographer

You’ve become a freelance photographer! To pursue the career of your dreams! Yay! But, there are zero jobs on your horizon…? Let’s fix that!

The job of a freelance photographer is very exciting, but it can soon become daunting if you don’t start to see (paid) work coming in. Today I thought I would focus on exactly how a photographer finds jobs & becomes successful in the long-term. We all need money to survive and unless you’re Brooklyn Beckham (we’re not bitter!), nobody can just start a freelance photography career and get jobs automatically. It takes time, work and perseverance in order to start and maintain your success. In what ever field of photography you choose, your level of progress will invariably depend on the work you put in before you even reach for the camera.

August 10, 2020

How I Started My Career in Freelance Photography

Want to turn your passion into something more & start a Freelance Photography Career? Now’s the time to do it and I’m going to show you how.

A freelance photography career is very similar to the opportunity of running your own business, its one of those dreams a lot of us have! Nobody looking over your shoulder, no boss micro-managing your every move, the ability to take a siesta in the afternoon… the last one might just be a personal plus point for me, but you get the point! A freelance career in what ever field promises freedom, but that newfound freedom can also bring greater responsibility, because if you’re not working, there’s nobody else to pick up the slack. But if you’re dedicated, passionate & you’re sure that a freelance photography career is right for you, it can be the most rewarding thing in the world.

July 28, 2020

What does a Photographer in London do on a Typical Day / Week?

When not on location, what does a fashion photographer actually get up to?

For anyone who doesn’t work in the arts, the life of a photographer in London seems like a romanticised dream of whimsically wandering from shoot to shoot with very little work in-between. The reality is very different. There’s rarely any time for whimsy because in fact we’re constantly working to make sure that we have another shoot booked in! From marketing to meetings and analysing trends, a fashion photographer always needs to be one step ahead to ensure he/she is successful.

Today I thought I would take you through my daily/weekly/monthly tasks so you can better understand how you can become successful in this business, and the process I go through before I even pick up a camera!

July 6, 2020

Being a Fashion Photographer, Why It’s My Dream Job

Advice from a fashion photographer who’s loved nearly every minute of her ten year career.

If you’re looking to become a fashion photographer, before we begin I have to say that the streets aren’t paved with golden Polaroids. It’s a hard gig to get into, but it’s not impossible and when you get there it’s literally the best job in the world!

Very often on photo shoots or on social media, I get asked ‘How do I become a fashion photographer’, ‘What are my first steps into a career in fashion?, or ‘Who should I talk to get started? These are all valid questions and ones that I know people need answers to, but can’t always find with a simple Google search. So I thought I would break it down and share with you my tips, my advice on how you can start your life in fashion!

May 18, 2020

Why is photography important in today’s society?

Photography’s importance in today’s society

It’s crazy to think that the world’s first photograph was taken nearly two centuries ago in 1826, but it took between eight hours and two days to develop! It wasn’t until 1901 that photography became more widespread, when the Kodak Browni came on the market with the slogan “you press the button, we’ll do the rest”.
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