DATA Grad Brian Evans

Brian Evans Photography

Who am I?
Participated in DATA program
Awarded Purchase Prize
Graduated in 2005
Attended Cal State Fullerton
Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship

My Influences
Atiba Jefferson
Anthony Weller
Nigel Parry
Flickr Members

Work at CCHS

Work Beyond CCHS

Why am I here?
Share my experiences
Offer tips for pursuing a career in photography

High School
It’s never too early to start
Be a sponge
Experiment
Utilize resources
Begin making contacts
Work to build portfolio

College
Continue experimenting
Continue making contacts
Expand portfolio
Develop your unique style

College Cont.
Don’t limit yourself
Photography industry is changing
Business knowledge is key
Marketing
Accounting
Finance

Starting Out
Making contacts is #1
Sell your unique style
Take what you can get
Don’t get taken advantage of

Starting Out
Become familiar with norms
Procedures
Pricing
Documentation
Protect your work and yourself
Provides clarity

What to Expect
It’s a long process
Get used to hearing “no”
Extremely competitive
Don’t get discouraged
Pick up the phone
It only takes one client

American Society of Media Photographers
Professional Business Practices in Photography
Online Resources

My Work
http://www.brianevansphotographs.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43812969@N00/

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DATA Grad Brian Evans

by Matt Cauthron on Jan 07, 2010

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