Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai

Pro Photographer Vikram Bawa Reveals How Money Is Really Made | Ep 21 Part 1


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In this episode, famed & acclaimed photographer Vikram Bawa sits down with us to chat about various topics including principles of commercial photography, value photographer's value & rights, perils of discount and his experience shooting cricketers & Olympians. This is a must-watch if you're a budding photographer trying out freelancing for the first time, as he explains Usage Rights and Copyrights, importance of contracts & branding , and why you should never undervalue yourself.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Teaser

01:00 - About Vikram Bawa

02:38 - Bhavya Desai x Vikram Bawa Begins

05:00 - How was the experience shooting Olympians?

09:11 - How planned are commercial shoots?

14:20 - How do photographers shoot fast-paced: vision to image in a short time?

20:10 - How is the execution different between Olympians and cricketers?

24:25 - How can photographers make money?

30:32 - Who's liable for a problem arising from a shoot?

34:20 - Making money years after a shoot is done

37:00 - Negotiating isn't personal

40:00 - Ego in the mix

41:22 - Perils of discounting rates

42:12 - How do usage rights work?

43:50 - Value of a commercial photographer

46:44 - How do you decide metrice for pricing?

48:50 - Vikram's first experience with an agency

51:00 - Vikram has always acted like a brand

53:14 - Importance of mentioning usage rights

54:45 - Top Indian photographers protest for Usage Rights

55:54 - Are there other avenues to make money? What's your primary income source?

57:40 - How Vikram made & sold his works of art

01:00:00 - How do you start in this industry?

01:01:30 - More ways to earn in this industry

01:06:00 - Adaptability in this industry

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