Advice for getting gigs while traveling?

11 years 10 months ago #240858 by NikaTraveler
I've been wanting to start a photography business for years but word of mouth is the only way I know how to grow a photo business. I move too much for that to work for me but I'm sure there are other traveling photographers out there.

What can I do? Obviously the first step is to get my website up and running (doh!) but after that...?

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11 years 10 months ago #240916 by Josh Jofoto
When you know the location you are heading off to, reach out to some of the local shops and stores ahead of time and let them know you will be in town and would love to offer their clients a discount on your services. Have your site set up with some testimonials. :beerbang:

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11 years 9 months ago #241737 by NikaTraveler

Josh Jofoto wrote: When you know the location you are heading off to, reach out to some of the local shops and stores ahead of time and let them know you will be in town and would love to offer their clients a discount on your services. Have your site set up with some testimonials. :beerbang:



Hah testimonials. I don't know why I never thought of that. I guess because when I see them on other sites they seem cheesy and fake to me but I guess they do impress some people.

Thanks for the tip. Now to actually work on my site. Only been putting it off for... 4 years. No big deal. :P

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