Building a strong portfolio can be a daunting task for professional photographers. It could also be as easy as one photo-trip away.
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We’ve teamed up with Identity Digital and the incredible team at CP Collectives to give one lucky entrant the portfolio-building photography trip and mentorship opportunity of a lifetime.
Most aspiring professional photographers put in countless hours of unpaid, even self-funded work to create a portfolio that will blow future clients away. If you are new to photography, there is not much chance of building a strong portfolio.
If you are looking to improve your photography portfolio and get mentorship from top photographers, Identity Digital and CP Collectives will offer one aspiring photographer a trip to the Caribbean and a mentoring program.
Enter the Believe in What You’re Building Giveaway by November 18th with your existing portfolio at buildyour.photography. If you already host your website/portfolio on a .photography domain, you’ll get 10 bonus entries for more chances to win.
This is a rare opportunity to get advice from the top travel photographers of CP Collectives, and then shoot with them at a location in your area of choice, either New York or Jamaica, Iceland, London, Iceland, or Iceland.
Apart from getting priceless professional advice and building serious photography skills, the shots you take during the trip will give your portfolio a tremendous boost.
And speaking of boosts, the CP Collectives team will feature you on their Instagram page (2. 9M Instagram followers) to help you gain exposure. This is a win-win situation.
Besides the grand prize, we’ll review each entry and profile select entrants and their portfolios on @cpcollectives and in PetaPixel articles this upcoming December, January and February. Selection to be featured doesn’t affect your odds of winning.
- Giveaway Entry Dates: October 1 – November 18, 2022
- Winner Announced: November 30, 2022
- Grand Prize: 5-day, 4-Night Photo Trip – Choose your destination: New York, London, Iceland or Jamaica. Winner also receives a one year free subscription to Zenfolio’s ProSuite plan to build your professional presence.
- Travel Timeframe: April-June 2023
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of 50 United States and Washington D.C. who are at least age 18 upon entry. Void where prohibited. To enter, (i) submit a completed entry using the online form provided at buildyour.photography and (ii) agree to the Official Rules.
Meet CP Collectives
Known worldwide for their authentic images and ability to shape powerful and compelling campaigns for brands around the globe, some of CP Collectives clients are Audi, Hilton Hotels, Virgin Atlantic and Park Hyatt, to name but a few. Their commitment to their craft and promise to their clients drive them to stay on the leading edge of photography and videography. They can also help improve your creativity in ways that you cannot imagine through hands-on instruction during this photo tour.
Show them you’re serious about work by using a .photography domain
Your photography portfolio is the result of your hard work, sweat, and possibly even a few bruises. You should make sure your portfolio is remembered and seen.
Having a professional website will help you attract new clients and give your work an opportunity to shine.
The .photography domain extension is a great way to stand out in a digital space like renowned photographers like Sean Tucker (seantucker.photography) and Steven John Irby (stevesweatpants.photography). This domain extension is easy to remember, and instantly makes you recognizable as an experienced photographer.
You also have better chances of getting a domain that matches your brand. How about wedding.photography or family.photography for a portfolio website? These premium domain names, as well as thousands more SEO-optimized domains, were both available when this article was published.
Find out more at buildyour.photography.
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