In The Past A Formulaic Marketing Plan Would Work 9 Times Out Of 10

“In the past, if someone was talented you could put together a plan for them and if followed in a formulaic way, 9 times out of 10 it would work. Now it’s a little more unpredictable.” Patrick admits as we discuss how marketing is more important than ever. Luck and timing is much more of a factor now due to market saturation. “A great agent has to find smart and interesting ways of showing a photographer’s work and forge the right connections in the industry” says Patrick. Early on, however, a photographer is going to have to do this himself (or herself) before even trying to find an agent. Generally, a photographers’ agent will only sign a new artist who has an established client base. “The launching time to get photographers off the ground is so long now that photographers need to be able to sustain themselves, as well as the agency, during this period.  Being an agent is still one of the only jobs that works on spec and it may take years for the artist to start making real money.”

via ImageBrief Blog.