“Networking is one of the most important things you can do for the success of your business as a photographer. The perks of a successful network range from learning from your peers, gaining referrals, collaborating to build portfolios, and even getting discounts on new gear.”
Networking is major in photography. There are many ways to network for example online through social media, collaborations, volunteering etc. One of the options network events for example as we had in our Ulster University in which you meet with different artists and photographers which tell you about their background or options you have as a student but also might offer you something interesting. However just putting yourself out there as a photographer and talking about work can make an impact on someone or otherwise people start remembering you as a photographer. More people know you, the bigger chance that people start spreading your name and basically advertise you to other people which might be looking for photographers.
Networking in the Belfast:
-Belfast Exposed
-Late Night Art ( first Thursday of every month)
-Events for Creatives such as Blick Studios (check their social media to keep yourself updated)
-Extracurricular activities
-Photography clubs/societies
-Exhibitions
During our networking event I had a chance to talk and introduce myself to different artists/curators. After talking about my work Chad Alexander had mentioned to contact him later on because he was interested in my work as he works with the community a lot as well. So as a part of this module I decided to take action and contact him through his email which I found on his website https://www.chadalexander.info/.
Another photo studio that I decided to contact are more closer to my house in the town that I live in with a hope they would need some volunteers or part-time workers where I wanted to experiment with online CVs that I have created during this module and see if they are successful.
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