Going solo
I think it’s about time I told you all what is happening with Nick Miners Photography in the coming months. I’ve known about it, and have hinted at it, for several months now, but the time is right to give you an update.
I have been presented with an opportunity which I can’t let pass; so in the new year I will be starting out as a full time professional photographer.
Exactly what I will be doing I have yet to establish; I need to write my business plan and decide exactly what form my photography will take. There are various ways a photographer can make money, so I need to find the best fit between my own skills and the relevant market(s). I have, in the past, made money from more than one type of photography, and need to decide whether I should specialise, or if I can afford to be more of an all-rounder to begin with.
If you follow me on Twitter you may well notice my style become more actively promotional; hopefully this will not put you off and will not prevent you from engaging with me in the conversations which make Twitter such a great tool. Additionally, if you believe you have the experience, skills and/or knowledge to help me out on this journey, I’d be delighted to hear from you.
I’d like to thank you all for your support, and hope that one day some of you will be happy customers.
November 8th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Woohoo! Congratulations and the very best of luck!
I am happy to offer my particular set of skills to help, but I am not sure you really need them. =o)
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November 8th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Thanks Heather. If I need you, I know where to come :)
November 8th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Congrats Nick
November 8th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Congratulations and good luck! It will be a learning experience and highly rewarding :)
I’d recommend writing down the reasons why you have decided to become a freelancer on a piece of paper and read through your reasons regularly. That’s what I did and it helped me keep on track.
November 8th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Nice idea Rosa — thanks! And thank you too, Þórarinn.
November 8th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Good luck mate. Sure you will be fine and it will go swimmingly. I actually thought you were a full time photographer anyway!
November 8th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
I must be doing something right then!
November 8th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Congratulations and very best of luck. We are all green with envy, I am sure!
What is this opportunity you speak of, though?
November 8th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
good choice of avatar, WordPress!
November 8th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
The details of the opportunity will be revealed in time, when I am able. However I would get in (legal) trouble if I were to say now.
You can always create your own at http://www.gravatar.com
November 8th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Really wishing you the very best of luck with this, Nick.
It’s a tough marketplace out there but if you can crack it and make it in the areas you’d like then I’m sure it’ll be a highly rewarding (professionally and personally) venture for you.
November 8th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Congratulations, Nick & good luck in your new venture!
November 8th, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Thank you, Mark and Gavin
November 9th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Fantastic news!
Congratulations on taking the plunge! All the very best of luck in the new venture (not that you need it).
November 9th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Thanks Jason!
November 9th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Hipster!!!!! Good luck xxx
November 9th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
Cool! All the luck in the world, though I’m sure you won’t need it.
November 14th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Congrats! You will succeed!
November 17th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Congrats Nick! I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing more pics!
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