The Technology of Image Search Many photographers are a bit distressed about people illegally downloading images off their website to use commercially, without compensation. Recently, I threw a few of my images into Google image search to see what came up. Yes indeed, one of my images of Newburyport came up in a search… and […]
Over the years I have received several solicitations that just didn’t seem right. These inquiries range from people wanting to know if I take credit cards to those offering a jobs. Being a freelancer for over thirty years I’ve seen my share. There’s a few red flags to watch out for. Do you take credit […]
Freelancing is a full time job. Maybe more. It’s a misconception that freelancing is something you do on the side. A freelancer is a business owner. Usually an artist. If it it was any other industry we would be called consultants. This freelancing is not for the weak. You’ve got to be at the top […]
Don’t believe the lie. “this could mean more jobs for you down the road (just give me a deal now)”. This is the biggest lie not to believe. People may approach a designer with: “if you do this now for nothing – it could mean more business for you”. Normally these offers come from seemingly interesting people […]
Out-sourcing — or off shore hiring at a (possibly) lower cost — has been a dilemma for social conscious Americans. Are we losing jobs to other countries. Giant corporations don’t care. Occasionally I get cold-called by someone looking for work. Statistically, I receive more calls from internationals than by home-made Americans. Ten years ago I […]