Being Freelance

From an officer to a gentleman's go-to-freelance photographer. Andy left the army and soon found he had enough orders for capturing images of bespoke, tailor-made products, lifestyle and more. He shares his story on making a name for himself, making face-to-face connections and even making his own magazine to create his dream work. Love learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, subscribe to the podcast and to the newsletter. Key Takeaway Points When you start freelancing make the most of your existing contacts If you're not using social/online techniques to promote yourself and make connections you're cutting off a potentially lucrative source of work, however... Press the flesh: don't hide behind email, actually meet people, pop in and make a real connection as you show an interest in them and their business Re-evaluate your freelance site every 12-18 months: what's working? what isn't? does your portfolio reflect what you're doing now or want to do? Andy started h