Passing along a post from " A Photo Editor " and originally from the Greg Benson Blog , with "Tips for Young Creatives". Great Advice overall. Check out all the posts from this. Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four 7. Be ready to talk money when somebody calls with a job Know what you charge for a day’s work. Do not say “Yes” without talking price. If you don’t know market rates in your city, ask others. Know what you normally charge, but don’t be afraid to ask the photographer what his or her budget is. The same photographer may some have jobs with an editorial budget (lower) and others with an advertising budget (higher). 1. Always be on time. In fact, always show up early. Make a photographer late for a shoot, and she will call someone else the next time. 3. Have a 30-second elevator speech in your brain When you meet people – possibly in an actual elevator, but more likely in a networking situation – you will need to explain who you are and what you ...
