In the previous issue of Digital Photographer (268), we looked at the first steps a photographer needs to take on the road to becoming a part-time or full-time professional. Once you have worked out which areas of the medium you’d like to specialise in, it’s time to look for your first assignment.
By following our tips about gaining experience, networking and marketing yourself in Dan Mold’s feature in the previous issue, you will have improved your chances of attracting the attention of prospective clients. But once people have made initial inquiries, you need to