Agree 100%. Some of my free work has lead to my most lucrative jobs and done the most for my small business. And to be honest, sometimes the free work is the most rewarding.
@BenLumleyphoto
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah absolutely Eric. Its about playing the game and doing it in such a way that benefits you as a creative
@carlosdias1940
4 жыл бұрын
Agree on all! In life there is a balance, is up to each one to find what suits him\her best. I would accept working for free as an investment, at many different levels, for the fun, the experience, the knowledge...however, 'someone' will have to pay the bill at the end of the day or 'all good things come to an end'. Actually I was seeing myself in one of the many chapters of the Udemy Course and, all of a sudden, the link just pops up!!! Felt very proud..."I have a certificate of completion". Thank You again Ben for an hour that is actually, repeating myself, a wealth of knowledge. Cheers
@BenLumleyphoto
4 жыл бұрын
I think investment is a great way to put it Carlos! Really glad to see you on the course!
@awillingvessel238
4 жыл бұрын
i'm over from working for free. know ur worth
@BenLumleyphoto
4 жыл бұрын
Knowing your worth is really important. But what's equally important when developing a successful photography/creative business is to know when to take the gamble of free work if it furthers your work, relationships with clients and builds positive reputation. All too often creatives get stuck in the mindset that they must always be paid and so shut down opportunities that would of lead to amazing opportunities in the future if only they'd done something for free
@awillingvessel238
4 жыл бұрын
@@BenLumleyphoto I've done free work before to get my name out, BUT you should know when you should stop doing FREE work because your skills has improved from the start
@BenLumleyphoto
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed but would you say my work has at a stage where I should only do work that's paid? Because I don't. I still take work on spec on occasion because it leads to bigger and better opportunities. It's about thinking through what opportunities you have rather than thinking about the money
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