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An inside look at the business of photography—from pitching smarter to building a brand clients trust.
"Photography is about vision, but building a career takes more than great shots.
I’m Karen Williams, author of The Photo Hustle and a photo director who’s hired hundreds of creatives. In this talk, I’m sharing what really gets you booked, paid, and rebooked, from pitching to mindset to building a brand that clients trust. Whether you’re starting out or ready to level up, this is the real business of photography.
No gatekeeping. Just what works."
➡️ Note: If you're in NYC and want to attend the demo in person, click here to RSVP for free! eventbrite.com/e/make-art-make-money-the-real-business-of-photography-with-karen-williams-tickets-1981603647854?aff=yt
More about the presenter ⤵️
Karen Williams is a keynote speaker, course creator, and CEO and creator of Black Visual Queen, a company that is working to bring diversity to the photography industry. She has worked in the industry for over 15 years as a photo editor, not a photographer. Being in the rooms where it happens, with top people debating which photographer to hire and why. She has had a hand in visual stories for dozens of iconic brands and is also a photography thought leader on LinkedIn, sharing her industry knowledge with her community there. She knows what it takes for a photographer to get hired, and her mission is to help people get access to the information and resources they need to succeed in commercial photography.
Karen's Website: blackvisualqueen.com
Karen's Instagram: instagram.com/blackvisualqueen/?hl=en
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An inside look at the business of photography—from pitching smarter to building a brand clients trust.
"Photography is about vision, but building a career takes more than great shots.
I’m Karen Williams, author of The Photo Hustle and a photo director who’s hired hundreds of creatives. In this talk, I’m sharing what really gets you booked, paid, and rebooked, from pitching to mindset to building a brand that clients trust. Whether you’re starting out or ready to level up, this is the real business of photography.
No gatekeeping. Just what works."
➡️ Note: If you're in NYC and want to attend the demo in person, click here to RSVP for free! eventbrite.com/e/make-art-make-money-the-real-business-of-photography-with-karen-williams-tickets-1981603647854?aff=yt
More about the presenter ⤵️
Karen Williams is a keynote speaker, course creator, and CEO and creator of Black Visual Queen, a company that is working to bring diversity to the photography industry. She has worked in the industry for over 15 years as a photo editor, not a photographer. Being in the rooms where it happens, with top people debating which photographer to hire and why. She has had a hand in visual stories for dozens of iconic brands and is also a photography thought leader on LinkedIn, sharing her industry knowledge with her community there. She knows what it takes for a photographer to get hired, and her mission is to help people get access to the information and resources they need to succeed in commercial photography.
Karen's Website: blackvisualqueen.com
Karen's Instagram: instagram.com/blackvisualqueen/?hl=en
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HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE BRANDS THAT HELPED PROVIDE GEAR FOR THE EVENT SPACE!
Cameras Nikon adorama.com/brands/Nikon
Camera Cages Smallrig adorama.com/brands/SmallRig
Lights Nanlite adorama.com/brands/NanLite
Grip, Stands, and Supports Avenger + Manfrotto › adorama.com/brands/Avenger› adorama.com/brands/Manfrotto
Video Multicam Switcher Blackmagic Design https://www.adorama.com/brands/Blackm...
Projector BenQ BenQ HT4550i 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart Home Theater DLP Projector adorama.com/bqht4550i.html
BenQ MOBIUZ EX2510S 24.5" Full HD 16:9 Monitor adorama.com/bex2510s.html
Sound Board Zoom Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcast Recorder adorama.com/zop8.html
Speakers Mackie adorama.com/brands/Mackie
Microphones Sennheiser https://www.adorama.com/brands/Sennhe...
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#photographybusiness #photographybusinesstips #professionalphotographer
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🔹 Shop adorama.com
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