How can I start a career doing session work for the fashion, film, TV, or music industry?
Each of these is entirely different, but the common denominator is persistence. No matter which aspect of the industry you want to take on, at times you will come up against what feels like a door being closed before it even opens. Don’t give up! • Find people who are doing what you want to do and ask them what they did to make it happen for them. • Offer to assist on any project possible to get into your desired environment and start meeting people. Say yes to everything, then work your butt off and show how amazing and valuable you are. Target opportunities that will create future work, like doing the hair for any of the photo work related to a band (CD covers, press releases, TV appearances). • Make sure your work is acknowledged so it’s not just a “free haircut.” Make sure you get your name in print somewhere; it’s called “photo credit.” It’s like an investment, and getting your name seen or mentioned is the return for your hard work. • • Keep all the proof of your work with the ar
