rocky_g1 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I would like to take my real estate photography business to the next level. I have done a few hotels, resorts, restaurants, and other commercial type shoots but nothing like what the big guys do. I have recently been contacted by the AP content department about some possible work as well as a major magazine and I realized how little I understand about the commercial world. I looked into joining my local ASMP but after doing some research, I found my local chapter is not very active. I could really use some advice from a working commercial photographer, especially one who specializes in hospitality. I would be grateful to pay him or her for their time. I am just not sure how appropriate it is to reach out to some one and offer pay for advice. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Michael Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Consider retaining an Agent, or at least meeting with one to get initial advice. WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky_g1 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Thank. Any advice on what to look for and how to go about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Michael Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Depends where you are located. I assume (after a google search) that ASMP is American Society of Media Photographers, so (obviously) best look at USA Publicists and Photographers Agents. A web search would be your friend. There are some older discussions in the Business Forum here at Photonet concerning Agents. I suggest telephoning a few and get a feel for what type of photographers they represent. I'd expect they won't want you on the 'phone for a long time so you'd best have your ducks in a row from the get go and you never know what information you might glean or what contacts you might find until you do some legwork. What to look for? . . . well you mentioned that you were willing to pay a Photographer for advice as to how to set up your business, then I think that 30 minutes with an agent who has proven representation of photographers who work in that industry would be worthwhile - so I'd bee seeking agents with that track record, specifically. WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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