How to Get Photography-Related Job Opportunities Without Having Lots of Followerswww.sleeklens.com
In today’s world, social media platforms are highly valued. Celebrities like Kylie Jenner earn up to $1 million per Instagram post. Accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers get paid to promote eye-catching products. It’s easy to assume that only the most famous individuals can get offers that they care about.
Though having lots of followers has its perks, it’s not the only door to job opportunities. Regardless of your follower count, you can have access to collaborations and jobs that will not only fulfill your creative side but pay you for your hard work. Here are ways you can find photography job opportunities.
(Disclaimer: There’s no guarantee that these methods will make you rich. The least they’ll do is provide you with new connections, freelance jobs, and lots of work experience.)
Table of Contents
Build a Strong Portfolio
Before you get in touch with anyone, you must be confident in your portfolio. With an impressive gallery, you’ll be able to earn your clients’ trust, show them your strengths, and give them a clear idea of your general shooting style. Your portfolio will make up for the number of followers that you have. After all, most clients value high quality over popularity.
Here are a few portfolio-building tips:
Keep your photos diverse. Showcase your best work but include a few experimental photos so potential clients know how far you can go artistically.
Make sure you have a photo of yourself somewhere on your page. Friendly faces are easier to warm up to than anonymous profiles.
Include a few behind-the-scenes photos on a separate page. This will help companies visualize your working process and trust you more.
Reach out to Small Companies
International and local companies are always on the lookout for photographers to collaborate with. While some focus on popularity, others simply want high-quality photos of their products.
Though you can reach out to bigger companies, try to focus more on smaller ones. This will increase your chances of finding an interesting client. Keep in mind that not every company will be willing to pay you for your services. Some might just want to give you their products for free. To avoid misunderstandings, make your intentions clear in your e-mail.
Make Your Own Tutorials
You don’t need to be famous to teach others. Your content doesn’t need to be deeply educational, either. You can talk about photography problems, where you find inspiration or mistakes you’ve made. Alternatively, you can dive deep into the world of technical terms and help photographers improve their skills.
Photography websites are always in need of teachers. All you have to do is find the right website for your teaching style. Some photographers create video courses, which they sell to websites like Skillshare. Some write articles about photography. Others create helpful infographics. The path you choose depends on your other interests.
If you want to teach but don’t know where to start, make a list of your passions and strengths. If you love the design, you’ll enjoy making infographics. If you love writing stories, photography articles might be your ultimate passion. Don’t be afraid of reaching out to different websites, working for various clients, and growing as an online freelancer.
Sell Your Work to Stock Photo Agencies
Some stock photo agencies pay very little per photo, while others pay a significant amount for every print they sell. Exclusive stock photo agencies accept only the best photographers (this is where a strong portfolio comes in handy.) More often than not, these companies won’t care about the number of followers that you have.
Usually, there are no immediate results in the stock photo world. Some companies pay monthly, while others pay every time you sell a photograph. If you have the time and patience to upload your work to various agencies, you’ll be rewarded with money, recognition, and something as pleasant as a book cover feature!
Small jobs have a lot of potentials. A simple opportunity can lead to a life-changing offer, long-term clients, or stronger photography skills. Getting great photography-related job opportunities as possible. If you remain patient, persistent, and open-minded, you’ll thrive in your own special way.
I'm an admirer of nature, a photographer, and a curious reader. Writing about photography and helping others improve is a growing passion of mine. My constant wish is to inspire others to be creatively fearless and endlessly curious.
"Always dream bigger is my advice to you, because you can have whatever your heart desires"
- Ashley Graham
Facebook
Google +
Comments (0)
There are no comments yet.