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[...] was reading A Photo Editor this week and in a post about finding new photographers she states in the comments, "Blogging about your photography and others that you admire is [...]

By: Tim Chmielewski

Tim Chmielewski — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:16:39 +0000

I don’t often get the chance to look around at other photographers, but do enjoy the opportunity from time to time. It is very difficult to break into the media in Australia as everyone wants to be a journalist and I was flat out refused when I made enquries.

By: Robert David

Robert David — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:15:49 +0000

Hi,

Just discovered your blog. I’m struggling to get my work out there like so many others. I found your blog on Cara Phillips blogroll. Her thoughts on photography are quite interesting as well.

Happy Thanksgiving

Robert.

By: TeeJ

TeeJ — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:34:59 +0000

So I guess my “Editors Choice Award” from the International Society of Photographers at Picture.com isn’t worth too much in regards to establishing my reputation as an artist and photographic genius?

(places face into folded hands on my knees and starts to weep – uncontrollably)

By: Jon Kobeck

Jon Kobeck — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:16:11 +0000

Thank you for a great site, so informative, I love it

By: Tieri Briet

Tieri Briet — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:52:11 +0000

As a french editor who is trying to show the photo can be a new langage for child’s books, your work here is a precious help. Thanks for taking the time to show new works and explain too.

By: dagmar schwelle

dagmar schwelle — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:18:06 +0000

A first I thought this anonymity thing means that you are just another cynic. How wrong I was. Thanks for that great blog!

By: Jared Castaldi

Jared Castaldi — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:15:26 +0000

I was just turned on to your blog by another photographer friend of mine and I gotta say this is great! Thanks for the insight.

By: TeeJ

TeeJ — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:57:39 +0000

DUDE…I’m saying that just because I’m just a soph in college shouldn’t diminish my value as an viable assistant. I’m artistic as all hell…a quick thinker on my feet…I’m bigger than Paul Bunyan and just as strong (great for those days when you stroll into the wrong bar for a beer or that model wants your head on a platter NOW!)…I’m funny as all hell as long as you can toss “Office Space” and “Happy Gilmore” quotes back at me just as fast as they come, we’ll be fine. I can suck in knowledge faster that Ron Jeremy’s girlfriend and retain it better than Steven Hawking hooked up to 220 vac….and I like to see people succeed. I was in the US Navy…(flying type) 52 countries, 5,000 hours of flight time and one killer 4 year vacation in Hawaii later…I’m ready to do something else.

So anyone know of a Shooter looking for an assistant without much experience?

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:57:25 +0000

Finally a blog post that actually helps.

One bit that made me wonder was how you feel about receiving e-mail ports and communication? Is this something you like or recommend against doing?

By: Jesse Louttit

Jesse Louttit — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:31:19 +0000

Hi
I have been assisting in Vancouver for a couple years, for both local and international photographers when they are in town. I have also started shooting jobs myself. I recently read Selina Maitreya’s book (who commented earlier) and just found your site. I have learnt more about marketing my work in the last month from you two then I ever did from any photographer I have assisted. Thank you!

By: lk

lk — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:10:14 +0000

i am a former photo editor at a magazine, turned art buyer. i have been reading your blog for a month or so now and i wanted to say that i really appreciate your insight into how you gather new talent. i don’t think there is anywhere else online where i can find such valuable information. thank you so much for creating and maintaining this blog!

By: not a photographer

not a photographer — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:44:42 +0000

APE should hold a reality TV show contest for the chance to shoot for the magazine. But what if it sucked? No problem, photographer wannabes would still watch anyway- they can’t help but watch…

By: Cara Phillips

Cara Phillips — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:17:18 +0000

I agree with many of the postings – thank you dissolving the wall between editors and photographers. I wrote a response on my blog with your advice. It is never easy to balance making work, and trying to get it in a magazine, a gallery, a book or coffee shop!

http://caraphillips.wordpress.com/

By: Self-Promo « Ground Glass

Self-Promo « Ground Glass — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:56:54 +0000

[...] So I want my work to be discovered. That’s right – I am saying out loud. So thank you A Photo Editor for making me come out and ask. I see you have added a new device for people to upload links to [...]

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:07:55 +0000

Thanks for another great post!!!

Here is a funny article on shaking hands. http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/worklife/11/05/cb.hand.shake/index.html

I got this from John Harrington’s Blog, http://www.photobusinessforum.blogspot.com.

Keep up the great work!
Ryan

By: Brad Wenner

Brad Wenner — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:45:43 +0000

THANK YOU for writing these entries. It is so, so helpful to me (and I know to many others) starting our careers to have this insight into how these decisions are made.

By: Selina Maitreya

Selina Maitreya — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:36:07 +0000

As a consultant to photographers for 30 years BLESS YOU!
Fabulous information…anyone reading this should pay attention …all of your efforts are hugely important, marketing is cumulative …in regards to recommending other talent when asked, always only sugges the best!

By: Meredith

Meredith — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:29:05 +0000

now i KNOW my sweaty palms have cost me work. ; )

By: Jennifer Loeber

Jennifer Loeber — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:53:42 +0000

you really can never underestimate the importance of a solid handshake. love your writings.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:43 +0000

Thank you. I am a new reader, and I am overwhelmed with insight. Love it

By: ED

ED — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:40:41 +0000

APE- you are too cool. Most AB’s, PE’s say they like taking risks on new talent but when it really comes down to it they don’t.

You’re approach to the evidence you collect is right on. That should be a HUGE HINT for other photographers— the more ways buyers hear your name and see your work the better chance you have of getting on a project. All of course without being annoying.

By: dude

dude — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:34:27 +0000

Um, am I the only one who has no idea what TJ is trying to say?

Actually the best way to clean up jelly is with a clean rag – wet thoroughly, squeeze out excess water, wipe, fold over, wipe again, fold, wipe again…

Not sure what relationship any of this has photography though.

By: Dustin

Dustin — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:20:38 +0000

Enigmatic photo editor, I bow to you. This blog is better than going to school for photography…not that I’d know anything about that.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:58:17 +0000

Soooo what you are saying is, kidnapping and ransom for assignments is NOT the way to go?

By: TJ

TJ — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:44:57 +0000

So I guess that’s a big “NO” on the “BE MY ASSISTANT” campus tour visit happening anytime soon then, huh?

*crumples duct-tape name tag*

Its like a sponge and trying to wipe off some jelly on the counter…You could pick a totally dry sponge(total newbie with NO insight OR training) and you might get the spot off with a HUGE amount of effort on your part.

Or you could choose a sponge that’s filled to capacity with water and easily get the spot off…but then you have to worry about making a BIGGER mess with all the water, which may double your clean up time.

Or you could get a damp sponge (some budding Digital guy in college who has SOME knowhow and ALL the enthusiasm needed to make a great assistant) *Elvis Show finale’ pose* and whittle him into the perfect assistant for your particular needs.

*starts thumbing through the college course catalog…again*

Maybe a nurse?…nahhh Male nurse sounds light…besides the medicine locker key is too enticing.

Accountant?…nahhhh I love “Office Space” too much.

Astrophysicist?…nahhh I’d use the Observatory’s telescope for prurient interests…and the thought of a fellow colleague finding a pubic hair on the eye piece or daddy lens would haunt me to no end.

WalMart Cart greeter …No way in hell, (even though it would be fun to play “Name that Virus” I received from touching all those cart handles)

Crap.

By: dude

dude — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:27:41 +0000

Ssshhh… you’re giving away all the secrets.

By: nika

nika — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:21:29 +0000

“Yes, blogging about your photography and others that you admire is very helpful to photo editors and art buyers.”

I have sold from my food blog ( http://nikas-culinaria.com ) even tho that blog is not about me selling anything but rather about me doing my creative multi-content thing.

Its not a major generator of leads tho, which is fine. I get more work now (in the dawn of my photo-career) from word of mouth.

If I were a PE or art buyer, I would find the world of blogs overwhelming in terms of looking for new talent.

Its easy to get “lost” in cul-de-sacs of cliques that self-referentiate .. newer talented bloggers come online every day but get lost in the shuffle.

Google-fatigue would be a real problem!

I do not know how you all do it.

Nika
——
http://nikaboyce.com

By: Noah

Noah — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:00:42 +0000

What about finding a new photographer based on a comment they leave on your blog!

By: A Photo Editor

A Photo Editor — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:08:44 +0000

Yes, blogging about your photography and others that you admire is very helpful to photo editors and art buyers. A photographer recommending a peer is very valuable to me in forming my opinion.