You don't have to hire your friend

I am so SO supported by friends, family, past colleagues, clients, acquaintances, and so many people in this community. And I wouldn't be able to be self-employed without that support.

By support, I mean I've never really had to focus on traditional marketing of my business since referrals (and relationships and the internet!) are key.

So wait...why am I telling you that you don't have to hire your friend?

L to R: Angela Fortin, Rachel Barehl, Kyle Asperger, Paul Woo, me, Erika Clark

I met with five photographers a few nights ago at Platform Beer Co. - just to hang, have a drink, and talk shop. I told them I was writing this blog post and they agreed...

While we are so grateful for friends who hire us, we never expect them to do so. They should be hiring photographers whose work they are absolutely obsessed with - because that's so much more important for all involved! Our friend gets great work. Their photographer is supported. And we get to continue to work with clients who didn't even consider another photographer because they enjoy our work. Win win win!

And I don't just mean photographers - I mean any industry! Most people know quite a few others who provide products, services, etc.

​See? We won't be offended if you choose someone else. :)

Happy Friday!
Autumn