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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.
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
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.
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