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.
Chase,
First, thanks for doing this. I think its one of the best things about the photographic community today is this openness and sharing mentality.
For my question: I feel like I’m stuck, I just finished school with a non-related degree and for the last six months I’ve been trying to “break” into the editorial and commercial photography industry without success. What do you feel are the most effective ways for someone like myself to get their name out there – get my foot in the door? With the influx of new photographers and advanced amateurs and the downsizing of print media across the board what can a photographer do to help get their images noticed in the crowd?
Thanks again for all the advice and inspiration over the last few years!
Michael
what do you guys use for sound recording, when filming with HDDSLR? just that we had some people in the shop today asking how to do it because they wanted a feedback socket to hear the sound they’re recording.
The photo industry is tough gear wise. How much do you think gear matters in the grand scheme of things. I know you are a big supporter of the best camera is the one you have with you, but in the professional market. And I am not necessarily talking about major professional jobs, more geared toward something just getting going.
Thanks and as always your an inspiration.
I have a smiler question as I now have a good camera and few lenses, and want to see what should my next gear investment be… like Bob said, not major production, but inline with professional development…
Heya Chase!
Could you talk a little about image licensing? Especially when dealing with commercial clients (like bands and musicians?). What is a good way to researching licensing fees? I’ve heard to treat a creative fee as the income that covers your overhead, and the licensing fee as your “profit”. What is a good way to factor licensing fees into pricing without confusing the client driving them off to the “craigslist” shooters and pricing structures?
Thanks!
Cheers,
Sid
I have this question as well. And also what advice would you give an up and comer on pricing in general? I know a lot depends on what market you are in and how in-demand you are as well as what type of photography you are doing. Thanks.
I love this question Chase and also along with that, theres a great amount of talk on “how to for the camera”, but could you talk “how to on the business side”?
2 biggies:
Contracts
Insurance
How do you create a nice light effect with Flash without looking sharp and where the subject doesn’t look too popped out fo the background. Almost mi micking the look of window light on a subject standing at teh front of a long hallway. Hope that makes sense. I see this effect on some of Cliff Mauntner’s work as well…it’s very clean and yet warma nd artistic.