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Question: Is there a point in emailing local photography studios to see if they need help!?
I know many of them are a 1 person operation, so I don't want to offend them!.!.!. But I really want a job in photography and retouching!. I was doing my own free-lance, but we're in the military and we moved a couple of months back, and I am having a hard time building up a client base!. I am scared, because if you don't use it, you lose it!.!.!. so I would like to get a job at a photography studio!.!.!.
Would you be offended if someone asked!? Should I also include examples of my work in the email!? Thanks!Www@QuestionHome@Com
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I think to be successful in life you MUST be strong enough to take action!. I think too many people wait for opportunity to strike them!. Successful people will try and create their own opputunity!.
So you will offend people by simply trying to get work!. Other successful people will recognize a go getter!. So even if they can not use your services they may know of someone that will!. Just ask!
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Don't email!. Many people will not take you seriously!. Instead of emailing, try calling, or visiting them personally if they live close by and bring plenty of copies of your resume!. Ask for a fax number and then fax them your resume immediately if you are calling!. If you don't have a resume, make one! It's extremely important when looking for a job!. Bringing quality samples of your work (such as a professional-looking portfolio) can only help you!. Dress professionally and don't get discouraged if they don't have any positions available at the time!. Ask them to keep your resume on file!. Follow up with a phone call to let them know you are persistent, and really want the job!. If they are impressed, you will get the job!.
Good luck!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
I wouldn't email, I would go in person!.
It's too easy to ignore email!.
The best thing to do would be to put together a portfolio of some of your work and go in to the establishment, introduce yourself and ask if you could work with them!.
Put together a rehearsed pitch because you want to be short, concise and sweet!. You don't want to take up a lot of their time!. If you are polite and understanding, you may be able to get your foot in the door!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
Definitely go in person!. And make sure that you have a great looking portfolio with you!. You're right, alot of places are a one man show but the summer months are coming and so are senior portraits!. Studios usually start looking for help around now and right before the X-Mas rush!. You might not be the head photographer!. You might be sitting at a desk retouching people all day and answering phones!. But atleast it's in a photo studio right!? Good Luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com
Look in the classifieds to see if anyone is hiring in that area!. Another option you have is working at one of those chain studios!.!.!. Walmart, Target, Sears, K-Mart, JC Penny's, Portrait Innovations, Kiddie Kandids, etc!. You don't need a lot of experience, just good sales!. I don't really recommend people going there to get there pictures taken, but working there to get some experience is okay!.
Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com
An old college girlfriend of mine wanted to change her major to photography, and she just walked into photo studios and asked!. She got a paid internship on the second day of asking!. She didn't make much money, but she got what she wanted!. Of course, being a hot teenage girl might have helped!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
I would go in person!. And if you ask for volunteer oportunities, you are more likely to get somewhere, and eventually land a paying job with the studio!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
no there's no point to it, they're already being bombarded by people and have insufficient workWww@QuestionHome@Com
Elizabeth is correct!.!.!. LOTS of people call themselves photographers, but few actually ARE photogs!. Put together a killer portfolio, dress the part, and know in advance what you're going to say!. Above all, be honest!.!.!. if you have never done a wedding, say so!.!.!. being put on an assignment is NOT the time to get your feet wet! 99% of all photog businesses are small; usally one-owner!.!.!. they can't afford mistakes!.
You might be able to strike a deal where you tag along, take photos, and let the owner see how you do!. It might turn into a job!.
You may also check out local photo clubs!.!.!.pros & 'semi-pros' often frequent them!.
Tip on creating a portfolio!.!.!. don't just dump 'as-is' photos into it; creatively edit them!. If you can't modify images, either learn to do so or get some help!. (A basic, free program is at www!.irfanview!.com)!. Check ot the pro-zone at www!.smugmug!.com!.
As far as keeping in practice!.!.!. how about taking family photos and sending them to our brave service persons that are currently deployed!? If you're on a large installation, try the office that does the base newspaper, PR, etc!.
Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com