craig
TPF Noob!
- Joined
- Oct 30, 2003
- Messages
- 5,600
- Reaction score
- 21
- Location
- Hermosa Beach, CA U.S.A
- Website
- craigblank.com
Sounds like you have already answered your own question. If you don't want to get great photos and then hand them over for nothing then don't.
Personally I would go for it. As a young photographer you have nothing to loose. I do not believe people look at the byline of a photo and say let's call this person. Perspective clients look at your book. Also keep in mind that this will be a great networking opportunity. Networking is a huge part of building your client list.
Of course throwing away all rights for free is a tough pill to swallow. Look at what direction you want your photography to go. Picture your self as a successful photographer and work your way backwards. You may find that this gig was the start of it all. Ask Annie Liebovitz where she got her start. I am sure the story will be the same as yours.
Get written proof that you can use the photos for your book.
Love & Bass
Personally I would go for it. As a young photographer you have nothing to loose. I do not believe people look at the byline of a photo and say let's call this person. Perspective clients look at your book. Also keep in mind that this will be a great networking opportunity. Networking is a huge part of building your client list.
Of course throwing away all rights for free is a tough pill to swallow. Look at what direction you want your photography to go. Picture your self as a successful photographer and work your way backwards. You may find that this gig was the start of it all. Ask Annie Liebovitz where she got her start. I am sure the story will be the same as yours.
Get written proof that you can use the photos for your book.
Love & Bass
Last edited:
