Some of the biggest steps I have made as a creative started with reaching out to other creatives.
My last months of college were spent running on empty just scrambling to the finish line called graduation. Like so many of my peers I was trying to plan on what was coming after that brief walk across a stage. I knew I wanted to give my photography a real shot as a business, but I didn't known where I wanted to start. I reached out to a local wedding photographer. I remember reaching out not really sure what would become of it, but I was so nervous because I knew this was something I wanted and i was putting that desire out for others to see.
I ended up interning for that photographer. I still work with Justin as a second shooter, not only did I make a pretty cool new friend I also built my skill and photography portfolio with nothing more than determination and my time.
I have also reached out to other photographers who didn't respond with the same kindness as others but this year I decided it never hurts to simply ask. I am working on a project with some creatives right now that I am super stoked about; I was taken aback by others eagerness to join in on helping my vision come to life.
Yes, it is nerve-wracking reaching out to strangers, but the worst they can say is no.
If you want to work with another creative just ask. Who knows what doors you may be knocking on. The one setting your limitations is yourself.
