It looks like freelance photographers are finding it tough. My bookings for local press basically fell through the floor during October. The reason was quite simple, advertising revenue is well down on this time last year and in order to cut back the papers are literally culling any lose expenditure.
The staff photogs are now basically expected to reschedule any events that come up on their days off. If you have a cheque presentation and it's on the photographer's day off then you'll be expected to rearrange it. Not so easy when you have the Mayor/dignatory/celebrity turning up, but some things can't be avioded.
Talking to other freelance professionals (and not just in photography) the same thing is happening all over the place. Freelancers are being squeezed out. It's time to find those niche markets where staffers can't tread.
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HI Jason! Just having a browse through your blog. Came across you while looking for something else..
I'm one of the 'staffers' your talking about. Chris Roberts over at the Chronicle in Coleraine. Must hook up some time.
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