In this episode of Modern Creative, we discuss Kat's experiences of being a female freelance photographer. The importance of giving an amazing experience to her clients, catching red flags from clients, and much more!
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0:00 Intro 0:55 Kat intro 6:07 Clients struggle to commit 7:07 Being a female creator in the space 10:10 Male creators geek out on gear 10:54 Lack of gear knowledge 12:30 Learn from the best 12:40 Kat's photography niche 16:00 Shooting for mom-and-pop cafes 17:42 Instagram strategy 19:50 Having time to create during quarantine 20:58 Pros & cons of being a freelance 22:30 Business referrals 23:14 Dealing with imposter syndrome 24:00 Advantage of having a website 26:25 Comparison trap 28:00 How to quote a client 29:07 Dealing with client rejection 29:52 Seeing the client's red flags 31:07 Checking your ego! 32:15 Communication is key in business 34:00 Saying no to jobs 37:28 Learning to speak the business language 38:38 Providing a great experience 40:28 Kat's camera gear 42:42 Kat's love for photography 46:46 Kat's editing software and computer 49:48 Wedding photography trends 50:30 Discovery through hashtags 53:00 Kat's client's horror story 56:15 Kat being a comedian 1:00:00 Making clients feel comfortable 1:10:38 Female creator tip
