How to Decide if a Photography Resume is Needed
Posted: July 28, 2017
Most photographers know that having a portfolio of your work is necessary. But, do you know if you also need a photography resume? Most of the time your portfolio is sufficient, but here are some tips to help you figure out if a photography resume is actually needed and when you might use it.
Suzi Pratt, writer for Digital Photography School, shares how to tell if a photography resume is needed.
In the photography world, there is a lot of emphasis on having a portfolio, but hardly any attention is ever given to the photography resume. So do you even need a photography resume at all? The question is largely debatable and boils down to the type of photography you are aiming to do. In this post, I’ll highlight some scenarios when you might need a photography resume (along with what to include in it), and when you do not likely need one.
When You Might Need a Photography Resume
In my seven years of working as a freelance corporate photographer, I’ve been asked to present a photography resume only a handful of times. Each time, it was when I was being considered for a part-time or full-time photography role. If you’re applying for a salaried photography position within a company or being listed with a creative agency, this is when you might need a resume.
While it’s rare for any commercial client to require a resume for a freelance photography job, it’s still good to have one on hand just in case. But if your target client is non-commercial with a focus on something such as weddings or families, you probably won’t ever need to submit a photography resume.
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