Artistic and Still Life Photographer or Student needed

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Permalink Reply by Amy Latka on November 3, 2010 at 8:11am

Hi Regina,

I'd be interested in chatting with you to learn more. My contact information is on my website at www.LatkaPhoto.com. Feel free to get in touch with me there.

Many thanks!

Amy Latka

Permalink Reply by Doug McSchooler on January 10, 2011 at 9:05pm

Please don't work for free. Your time, talent and equipment has a value.

 

Regina, if you are doing any work for free, I would advise against it. It cheapens the value of your industry.

 

However, I would love to do a session with you if I'm permitted to select the print publication for advertising. I do believe a full-page ad in a regional publication goes for just about $3,500 an issue.

Permalink Reply by Michael Carney on January 10, 2011 at 9:11pm

+1 Doug,

 

Working for free when asked is a terrible idea. If you value your products and marketing, you will value your photographers, MUAs, models, etc. 

Permalink Reply by Regina Matthews on January 22, 2011 at 1:05pm

Thanks for your advice Michael and Doug! I have already began a successful business partnership with several businesses with my FREE WORK!!! Every party involved has benefited greatly as a result. I am sorry that the two of you do not feel the same. I do understand the concern that you have and will keep you advise in mind! Thank you!

Permalink Reply by Michael Carney on January 22, 2011 at 2:23pm

I'm all for doing free work, but only when I am looking to do a specific project. I've done free work in the past and it has done great things for me and others. I still continue to look for work to do for free (currently in the process right now) but I do it on my terms in order to benefit all parties equally.

 

When someone, especially someone with commercial (read: making a profit) interest, seeks out someone to do free work that is called being cheap and there is never an equal benefit. When someone tells you that they want you to not only work for free but then be given the rights to your work for free, that is despicable. Rights to an image or any intellectual property are completely different than licenses. 

 

I saw the flow chart that doug posted below and while it is entertaining, it is also 100% correct in how people should view doing work for free.

 

Now, I've said my piece and I will be done with this conversation after this post. I wish you the best of luck in your business endeavors and hope that you will soon learn the value of a professional photographer. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Michael Carney

Permalink Reply by Doug McSchooler on January 12, 2011 at 3:02pm

If you're considering working for someone for free, consider this little test first: http://jhische.com/workforfree.html

Permalink Reply by April Knox on May 5, 2011 at 12:00am

Regina,

Frank, Doug and Michael are ABSOLUTELY correct in their advice. I hope you take a moment to consider their input!

April Knox

Permalink Reply by Regina Matthews on May 5, 2011 at 8:57am

Am I understanding that professional batering of products or services is not acceptable? I have been doing this for years and especially for charities and ALL parties involved have benefited greatly as a result. Again, I am not encouraging you or anyone else to do something that you don't feel is right. I was simply sharing an opportunity that has been sucessful for me personally. Just as you want me to consider their input, I expect the same respect. That was an old posting and I have definately moved forward since then.

 

Regina

Permalink Reply by Darnell Scott on July 21, 2012 at 11:40pm

Regina, 

I am darnell photography. I was an intern for a company where i was not paid. Now i have enough paying clientele to live a better quality of life. The successful thinker does what they feel is right. Serving others will always serve as residual blessing. How can I assist you?

darnell photography

www.iamdarnell.com

317-527-1633 :-)