#exposuredonotpaybills

[dxinecoza]

Photo Archives

Being in-between jobs has its advantages, and for me, it has been the chance to sift through my vast collection of old photographs. It is remarkable how many pictures remain stored in my digital backups, each one a time capsule of cherished memories. However, I regret having an album of wedding photos that I was never paid for back in 2012, a folder I should delete to free up some…

View On WordPress

[dxinecoza]

Thoughts on Expecting Free and Speculative Work from Creatives

Creatives, whether they are photographers or designers, are often asked to work for free or for “exposure.” This is disrespectful to their profession and time. Like any other career, creative professionals have living expenses, software licenses, and equipment to maintain, service, and update. They also need to spend time and money on skill development and software licenses. Asking for spec work…

View On WordPress