Chuck Savage
Photographer
Savage Productions
Chuck is a successful commercial photographer beginning his 23rd year in the business of creating award-winning images used by advertisers and publishers world-wide. He has creatively capitalized upon the limitations of his local market (Richmond, Virginia) and has defied rigid categorization by successfully blending assignment and stock photography. Instead, Chuck has enjoyed the challenges of adapting to changing market conditions both as a business person and an artist. "There are two things I have always strived to achieve in my career: one was to be successful enough to survive, and the other was to earn the freedom to photograph things that interest me. So far I have achieved both to a degree far greater that I had once thought possible."
Session 1: Getting There: Is there a there, there?
Confused? Good, because if you are an aspiring photographic artist, be prepared for more. A career road map is essential both for helping to keep you on track towards your destination. In regard to the rapidly shifting conditions in the photographic industry and the economy in general, self employed photographers are at serious risk if they cannot adapt. The good news is that, unlike most corporate employees, the photographic entrepreneur has much more flexibility and control over their destiny.
- Introductory Presentation: A brief overview of my career with pictures.
- Career Footholds: Sometimes the first rung on the career ladder, sometimes a career themselves.
- Continuing Education: Why these information resources are essential to survival and growth.
- Intangibles: Tips on how to ruin your career before it starts.
- Q&A