Breaking into the Biz

Judy from the video "Breaking into the Biz" background is working with her partner since 1989 specializing in producing still life products and life style photography for advertisement and editorial clients. She also started giving seminars on digital photography in 1995.
As a photographer, I plan to join the PP of Ohio this year. Helping out and pitching in helps you build relationships with other photographers in the group. Informational interviews are a good tool to use. Look for a photographer you aspire to be like. Questions I'd like  to ask would be around the business such as how does your business run; time spent shooting; how much money should I be saving' and what is it like to have a career as a portrait photographer. Also its a good way to build a relationship and make contacts.
While working as an assistant some important things to remember are;

1. Don't be late
2. Be a professional
3. Be proactive. I really like this one. One thing my father always taught me while I was busy being a child laborer was to always anticipate his move. If he reached for nails I'd reach for a hammer.
4. Look like you are busy.
5. know or learn the equipment you will be working.
6. Be honest about your skill level.

Should I work for free? the answer is NO! There are lots of reason why someone else feels you should do the work for free. But really no good reason why you should. (unless its for Mom).

Five photographers that I would like to interview are

1. (Of course) Scott Hall, My Idol
2. Jared Polin My favorite You Tube Photographer.
3. JLK Photography
4. Grier Photography
5. Aaron Nace

I've seen a lot of photographers on line that I really like, however, Scott Hall has been my inspiration since a field trip that I went on in my Photo Seminar Class. I really like to learn how to structure my business similar to his. Scott shoots three times a day Mon-Thurs. and keeps his weekends free. Also he maximizes every inch of his studio in such a small space.