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More on Free Photography

2010 August 17
by Thomas Pickard

“I did some high-profile assignments for free, and now I’m published in major magazines with a photo credit.”

“Will work for photo credit” is one of the more asinine mentalities among photographers today. You’re helping no one, including yourself. All you’re doing is killing editorial opportunities for others.

John Harrington and 12 Excuses for Shooting Photos for Free – And Why They’re Bogus

Let’s get this straight – being a working photographer isn’t a reason not to make a living.

If you are doing ‘free’ photography with the hope of making ‘it’ in the photography industry, then do yourself and everyone in the industry a favour – stop.

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