Take It Personally

If you’ve been trying to grow your brand photography portfolio, you’ve probably thought about posting a model call. But here’s the thing.. model calls can get messy. You lose control of the creative direction, it’s hard to attract the right kind of client, and suddenly you’re shooting something that doesn’t even align with the work you actually want to be known for.In this episode, we’re talking about how to actually build your portfolio in a way that sets you up for paying clients and better sessions moving forward. I'm sharing my favorite strategy for staying in the driver’s seat and explaining how you can grow your portfolio while still getting paid (or at least still getting massive value).We're talking:Why model calls can do more harm than good for brand photographersThe difference between a model call and a portfolio-building sessionHow to stay in control of your creative direction (and still get your dream shots)How to price your portfolio session so you don’t feel resentfulWhy every sho