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I'm looking to start doing some paid Sports Photography work through agencies. I have contacted a couple and my images haven't put them off. Hoping to get a game to test me out in the near future.
I am well versed in taking the images, and have a good selection of kit so no issues there. I have also learned how to FTP from my cameras and have a good knowledge of Photomechanic from ingesting, code replacements and sending via FTP. I can manage this in a warm living room without issue but I suspect the heat of battle may be a bit more of a challenge. I think I will do ok taking the shots but will have to change my style as I am drawn to action and what seems to sell is emotion and story. That is a change I am ready for though.
I am clueless in terms of the money side. One Agency I approached asked what my rates were and I replied I was starting at the bottom and happy to work my way up. I realise there is at least two ways to work for an agency with them paying you to attend a game and also just getting paid a percentage of images sold. It would be great if anyone could give me pointers on what the money side is like particularly in Scotland. I am looking for some income and know it won't be a fortune. Also do you only do work for one Agency or can you work for more than one as a freelancer. I will also be looking into youth sports and events and will start to develop a Dog photography side line too as I have a good stock of images built up.
I'm also interested in how many and when you send images. I guess there will be a few set the scenes to make sure the FTP is working and good for social media etc, then some of the early action, half time and also some at full time. More goals more images I suppose but are we talking 50 in total for an entertaining match or a 100 or more.
Lastly, I need to get kitted up for foul weather. I have read back the threads and the iCap seems to be the one to go for . Has anyone got any alternatives, preferably cheaper. I have put an ad in the wanted section if anyone has one they don't use.
I should say thanks, particularly to @KIPAX , but also to others, for their wise words on this subject in the forum. I have eventually gained enough confidence to itch a scratch that has been there for a few years. Hopefully, it can be the start of moving from an office job I have loathed for 36 years to something I actually enjoy and might even be good at.
I am well versed in taking the images, and have a good selection of kit so no issues there. I have also learned how to FTP from my cameras and have a good knowledge of Photomechanic from ingesting, code replacements and sending via FTP. I can manage this in a warm living room without issue but I suspect the heat of battle may be a bit more of a challenge. I think I will do ok taking the shots but will have to change my style as I am drawn to action and what seems to sell is emotion and story. That is a change I am ready for though.
I am clueless in terms of the money side. One Agency I approached asked what my rates were and I replied I was starting at the bottom and happy to work my way up. I realise there is at least two ways to work for an agency with them paying you to attend a game and also just getting paid a percentage of images sold. It would be great if anyone could give me pointers on what the money side is like particularly in Scotland. I am looking for some income and know it won't be a fortune. Also do you only do work for one Agency or can you work for more than one as a freelancer. I will also be looking into youth sports and events and will start to develop a Dog photography side line too as I have a good stock of images built up.
I'm also interested in how many and when you send images. I guess there will be a few set the scenes to make sure the FTP is working and good for social media etc, then some of the early action, half time and also some at full time. More goals more images I suppose but are we talking 50 in total for an entertaining match or a 100 or more.
Lastly, I need to get kitted up for foul weather. I have read back the threads and the iCap seems to be the one to go for . Has anyone got any alternatives, preferably cheaper. I have put an ad in the wanted section if anyone has one they don't use.
I should say thanks, particularly to @KIPAX , but also to others, for their wise words on this subject in the forum. I have eventually gained enough confidence to itch a scratch that has been there for a few years. Hopefully, it can be the start of moving from an office job I have loathed for 36 years to something I actually enjoy and might even be good at.
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