Author Archive
Don’t Burn the Guitar
Posted: May 16th, 2013
[by Bruce Katz] My inspirational revelation came long ago when I began guitar lessons. I had just seen an amazing guitar player (Danny Gatton) in concert the night before my weekly lesson and casually remarked to my teacher that I like to burn my guitar, as I’d never get to be that good. Without missing [...]
On Location with a New Client
Posted: February 28th, 2013
[by Bruce Katz] When working with clients on location it is critically important to manage your clients expectations properly on set so that the production can proceed smoothly and any unforeseen problems can be handled with finesse. It is especially important to establish a good on-set rapport with new and/or inexperienced clients who have not [...]
Coffee at the Creative Café
Posted: January 22nd, 2013
[by Bruce Katz] When I was asked to write some tips about negotiating rights with other artists I had to scratch my head a little bit. Negotiate with other artists? But then after I thought about it for a while, I realized that I have had many wonderful opportunities to work with, and in doing [...]
Honing Your Business Chops
Posted: November 14th, 2012
[by Bruce Katz] Let’s face it, photographers need help. For both emerging photographers and seasoned veterans, questions about our business can be constantly rolling around in our heads –among them are these perennial favorites: How much should I charge for this project? Why didn’t I get this job, my bid was totally appropriate and the [...]
