Hi. I really want to photograph this local (quite big) event in my area. The lady said shes not taking any independant photographers because there is no space, but she said if i can get a comossion from a newspaper to come back to her. How should i approach this?
Approach the photo editor of the local newspaper and ask if they need a freelance photographer to help cover the event. If they do, they’ll give you press credentials, and they’ll be the ones who pay you, based on the number of photos they publish. If they like your work, they’ll probably be interested in giving you other assignments as well.
Be aware, however, that this is a very, very difficult field to break into. Unless you have a solid photography background, and can show them a professional-looking portfolio of excellent photos, they’re not going to be interested. Professional photographers can be counted on to get good pictures, at any event, under any lighting conditions. Amateur photographers get a lucky shot once in a while, but pros get them each and every day.
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Approach the photo editor of the local newspaper and ask if they need a freelance photographer to help cover the event. If they do, they’ll give you press credentials, and they’ll be the ones who pay you, based on the number of photos they publish. If they like your work, they’ll probably be interested in giving you other assignments as well.
Be aware, however, that this is a very, very difficult field to break into. Unless you have a solid photography background, and can show them a professional-looking portfolio of excellent photos, they’re not going to be interested. Professional photographers can be counted on to get good pictures, at any event, under any lighting conditions. Amateur photographers get a lucky shot once in a while, but pros get them each and every day.
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This ‘Local quite big event’.
Is it open to the public?
Do you have to pay an entry fee?
Does it state that ‘Photography is forbidden’?
If it doesnt state that photography is forbidden, there is nothing to stop you from going there and taking as many photographs as you want, BUT dont ‘tread on the toes’ of the official photographer if there is one.
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