“Why I Won’t Shoot for Free” a post by Fashion photographer Benjamin Kanarek.
"I wanted to share my RANT with you via this incredible Video with Author Harlan Ellison. One of the Sci-Fi Greats.
He mirrors my sentiments perfectly. The only difference is I would swear a lot MORE!!!
I think I have paid my dues. Don’t insult my intelligence and ask me to do a job for free!
Are you listening?"
I thought to share this post of Benjamin's after receiving just such a request yesterday, then thinking back to the media company that asked to use my Manchester Riot material for free. Hello do you know much danger I was in to get that material.
Coming from a finance background maybe I understand more than most there is no such thing as free, everything carries a cost, depreciation, overheads, direct costs, indirect costs it goes on and on.
Pro gear costs, big time.
Pro gear costs, big time.
"Shoot for free" can I pass.
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