“Photographers tend to be lone wolves, often taking on tasks outside their skill sets rather than outsourcing,” says Jain Lemos, a photography and publishing consultant based in Southern California. “Most photographers know that when it comes to promoting and selling their work, they need help. But few hire the right professional.”
As a consultant, Jain Lemos advises individual photographers, photo agencies and other creative professionals involved in all aspects of image making, licensing and publishing. I met Jain a number of years ago while we serving together on the board of American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP). Since then, she has regularly provided me with invaluable insights into the photography and publishing industries, as well as introducing me to a number of people from her impressive network of professional contacts.
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Photography and publishing consultant Jain Lemos is publishing “Mentoring Assignments” on her blog to help photographers get their creative juices flowing. Her suggestions are great for pros seeking artistic and business inspiration.
In her September mentoring assignment, Lemos gives photographers creative ideas for collaborating with writers, illustrators, decorators and even picture framers. If none of her activities appeal to you, they very well may spark ideas for other, valuable self-assignments.
Lemos has only been blogging for a few months, but she has been a powerhouse in the picture industry for a couple decades—growing stock agencies, overseeing major book projects and representing individual photographers. Her busy-savvy knowledge is exactly the kind of information that many photographers are in need of.
Sure, you can hire Lemos for one-on-one consulting or repping to help you make money with your photography. However, now you can gain access to her insights and musings for free. Just sign up for email alerts for her blog or add it to your RSS feeds.
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