Whenever I give a talk or host a show, I’ve heard from this community time and again that one of the most valuable things is the Q&A wrap up. Straight up. You asking questions and me doing my best to answer them. And not just the “how’d you get started in photography” questions…. we’re talking the hard questions, landing clients, hiring staff, working with challenging clients, legal questions, gear questions, portfolio questions, whatever you can muster…
As such, we’re dedicating and entire 90 minute chasejarvisLIVE show to this topic this Wednesday. We will take some questions LIVE via the #cjlive or #AskChase hashtag on Twitter (follow @chasejarvis here) during the broadcast, however, so that we can be organized and get through as many questions as possible, please frame your questions below in the comments. Don’t be shy. Ask away. Anything is fair game. Whatever it is you really want to know about with photography and video–your questions and the dirty truth.
Who: You, Me + a worldwide gathering of photographers and filmmakers
What: I’ll be answering any/all the questions you can throw at me in 90 minutes
When: this coming Wednesday, February 9th at 10:00am Seattle time (1pm NYC or GMT -8)
Where: just visit www.chasejarvis.com/LIVE
How to get your questions on the show: ASK THEM IN THE COMMENTS BELOW
I’ll bring your questions from the comments below onto the show and give you a shoutout for asking your question. You + me, mono y mono. And if I don’t know the answer, I might even make a cell phone call to get you the info you want. You get the point.
It’s free, it’s LIVE, and apologies but this video won’t be re-posted for a very very long time (if ever), so please tune in LIVE if you can. (We’re in a technical gear/podcast/youtube transition at the moment, figuring some stuff out.)
Ask your questions below in the comments. Hope to see you Wednesday. The more people participate in this event, the more interesting it will be for everyone involved, so feel free to invite your photo friends.
Hi Chase I’m a mother of 4 and want to start a photog biz and get hubby working from home as well. My question is geared towards starting out and making your passion a business.
What are some of the tools that are a necessity?
If you’re on a budget what are the core essentials when it comes to equipment?
thanks bunches .)
@home_mom
I can’t wait!!!
Can’t think of a question though…
Chase,
What I see common in today’s successful individuals is a team. With their team they create an idea so extraordinary that the world has to buy it. I’m not interested in the idea, but the team. Currently studying ad photo at RIT in New York, I think is a prime opportunity to seek out a group of people who are ready to devote the next step in their lives to making great art. That being said,
How did you judge people to see if they had what it takes to be successful?
Sincerely,
Trevor
When you were first starting out, what did you take pictures of to make money? Weddings, family portraits, etc.
Did you know you wanted to get into commercial photography and worked your way up?
Hi Chase, Josh from Switzerland here.
Here is my question:
I was lucky enough to land my first substantial commercial job by word of mouth (one of my contacts recommended me to the client). I now want to prospect new clients but feel a bit lost: Should I contact clients (creative/communication department) directly or contact their ad agencies?
Also, maybe you could share your experience about differences you see between developing your business in Europe vs. the States (if any).
Thanks for giving so much back to the community!