Ack!!! Learning where to begin in this business is tough. Where do I find assistant or second shooter opportunities? How do I get my name out there? I know there are so many resources out there. I guess I just don’t know the proper etiquette on how to use them. Do I just start calling local photographers to let them know that I’m interested in assisting them or working as a second shooter to build my portfolio? I have not shot a single wedding. Are professional photographers going to want to take a chance on somebody they don’t know with zero experience? If not, how do I build a portfolio and skills to shoot weddings?
Here is what I do know:
- Open Source Photo is a great resource for second shooter opportunities. It’s a forum that David Jay started and offers a lot of different resources. Not just second shooter opportunities, but also critique on your photos, learning technique, deals on equipment, website advice, and so much more. I think I need to spend some time delving into this site.
- We have wonderful friends; couples, families, pregnant friends, engaged friends that would probably be more than willing to be models for me to work on my portfolio. I mean, Tuesday’s post shows that our friends are willing to be my practice subjects.
- I’m determined and resilient.
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