DATA Grad Brian Evans

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DATA / Cal State Fullerton grad, Brian Evans, returns to CCHS to speak to DATA students about his educational and career goals.

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Brian Evans Photography

Who am I?

Participated in DATA programAwarded Purchase PrizeGraduated in 2005Attended Cal State FullertonBachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship

My Influences

Atiba JeffersonAnthony WellerNigel ParryFlickr Members

Work at CCHS

Work Beyond CCHS

Why am I here?

Share my experiences

Offer tips for pursuing a career in photography

High School

It’s never too early to startBe a spongeExperimentUtilize resourcesBegin making contactsWork to build portfolio

College

Continue experimenting Continue making contacts Expand portfolioDevelop your unique style

College Cont.

Don’t limit yourselfPhotography industry is changingBusiness knowledge is key

MarketingAccountingFinance

Starting Out

Making contacts is #1Sell your unique styleTake what you can getDon’t get taken advantage of

Starting Out

Become familiar with normsProceduresPricing

DocumentationProtect your work and yourselfProvides clarity

What to Expect

It’s a long processGet used to hearing “no”Extremely competitiveDon’t get discouragedPick up the phoneIt only takes one client

American Society of Media Photographers

Professional Business Practices in Photography

Online Resources

My Work

http://www.brianevansphotographs.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43812969@N00/