The 10 spots are definitely filled. I'll be chatting with these people over the next two months. If it's successful and the artists feel it's beneficial to them, I'll make the offer again around the summer months, so keep an eye out.
Thanks so much
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
First Come First Serve
I'm offering to sit down with artists for a meeting if anyone is interested, for the first 10 people who email me.
Basically I'm offering my opinion as an art buyer to your portfolio, website, work, questions, etc. Anything you might want to discuss and ask an art buyer - literally anything and I will do my best to be honest and have some constructive words for you.
If you're in the New England area, I'm happy to meet with you one-on-one OR if you're not in the area we can have a chat on the phone.
The only thing I ask is that you come prepared with relevant questions and needs. We can set up a quick call first to have an interview of sorts and that way I can familiarize myself with your work. Then we can schedule another meeting to go more in depth.
You can email me here.
Basically I'm offering my opinion as an art buyer to your portfolio, website, work, questions, etc. Anything you might want to discuss and ask an art buyer - literally anything and I will do my best to be honest and have some constructive words for you.
If you're in the New England area, I'm happy to meet with you one-on-one OR if you're not in the area we can have a chat on the phone.
The only thing I ask is that you come prepared with relevant questions and needs. We can set up a quick call first to have an interview of sorts and that way I can familiarize myself with your work. Then we can schedule another meeting to go more in depth.
You can email me here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Get What You Want
It might sound idealistic but how do you get what you want in tough times?
Realign your focus
Trust in yourself to handle the challenges that come along
Become resourceful
Bring something unique to the table and look for ways to grow
Network, network, network
Find something you love to do and are passionate about and you end up being able to deal with more.
Realign your focus
Trust in yourself to handle the challenges that come along
Become resourceful
Bring something unique to the table and look for ways to grow
Network, network, network
Find something you love to do and are passionate about and you end up being able to deal with more.
Monday, February 23, 2009
APA NY Event
Thought this was worth mentioning:
Advertising Professional of America, New York chapter is having a marketing seminar/event tomorrow.
Check out the details here.
For those of you not in the New York area reach out to local photography groups and chapters to see what they are offering.
Advertising Professional of America, New York chapter is having a marketing seminar/event tomorrow.
Check out the details here.
For those of you not in the New York area reach out to local photography groups and chapters to see what they are offering.
Waiting For Payment
Advertising Age is reporting today that some large clients are asking their ad agencies and media firms to wait for payment, some as long as 120 days (4 months). The article is here at adage.com.
This, in turn, means that the ad agencies are either paying the vendors out of the agency's pocket or not able to pay them at all until the client pays them. This is where your estimate and terms you agree to as an artist are exceptionally important.
Prior to the actual shoot or illustration project always have on your estimate your billing terms, in writing and agreed to by the client and reiterate it in conversation for them as well.
For instance:
Payment in full is to be issued within 30 days of final art delivery.
Past 30 days incurs additional finance fees (something like 2% per week or a rebilling fee).
Advance of 50% (or whatever you agree to) prior to start of job.
If these items are not in writing, even if they appear to be industry standard, the client might not adhere to them. In today's climate it's especially important (and acceptable) to discuss the billing process and how you as an artist and a vendor will be paid and on what time line.
This, in turn, means that the ad agencies are either paying the vendors out of the agency's pocket or not able to pay them at all until the client pays them. This is where your estimate and terms you agree to as an artist are exceptionally important.
Prior to the actual shoot or illustration project always have on your estimate your billing terms, in writing and agreed to by the client and reiterate it in conversation for them as well.
For instance:
Payment in full is to be issued within 30 days of final art delivery.
Past 30 days incurs additional finance fees (something like 2% per week or a rebilling fee).
Advance of 50% (or whatever you agree to) prior to start of job.
If these items are not in writing, even if they appear to be industry standard, the client might not adhere to them. In today's climate it's especially important (and acceptable) to discuss the billing process and how you as an artist and a vendor will be paid and on what time line.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Arrested for Photography
PDN reports a photographer was arrested in NYC for photographing a train.
Article here.
Article here.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Creative Opinion
Talking about ideas and plans for this year to drum up business, I thought it'd be interesting to ask this month's creative opinion.
What are you doing differently this year than you have in the past? (As far as marketing, approaching new clients, approaching existing clients who have had to cut budgets, etc.)
You can email me here to share anonymously or post a comment.
What are you doing differently this year than you have in the past? (As far as marketing, approaching new clients, approaching existing clients who have had to cut budgets, etc.)
You can email me here to share anonymously or post a comment.
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