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@JulianElliottPhotography6 жыл бұрын
And I was that cold caller! Brendan thanks for getting me back on track at ITB. Had a lot of rejections BUT I may have come away with some very cool possibilities for this year and next! 👍After our chat things improved tenfold 😀
@gregsnell6 жыл бұрын
Good for you Julian!!! Really awesome stuff man. That's exactly what it's all about!!
@JulianElliottPhotography6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I'm hoping one of the lines of enquiry will bear fruit this week. And currently in talks with a tour operator in Canada about some work over there. But as Brendan says, it is very very tiring and people shouldn't under-estimate the work that we need to do as professional photographers.
@JulianElliottPhotography6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lawrence! Yes, I do work hard and feeling it a little at the moment. Been a week and a bit since Berlin. Off again next week to somewhere new :)
@lawrencesmith92146 жыл бұрын
Well good luck with your leads from the ITB, and enjoy your future travels, I'll look forward to the vlog!! BTW, thought your recent upload with the tips on becoming a professional travel photographer was also very honest, clearly shows it's a tough industry and probably only getting harder!! Cheers
@JulianElliottPhotography6 жыл бұрын
Got another industry one this week on stock photography so keep an eye out :)
@HectorHernandez-lj8nf4 жыл бұрын
After an uncountable amount of hours spent going down a countless amount of KZfaq rabbit holes.... This has to be the single MOST USEFUL video I have ever watched on this platform. BRAVO brother 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@MarkNeal756 жыл бұрын
Wow Brendan, such an engaging vlog. I took so much away from this to help me understand travel photography business. I actually recently got back from Bruges, Belgium and I had booked into a hotel as a treat (normally stay in hostels). Booked a basic double and got a deal for £60 a night. Looked at their website and then their Instagram .... nothing! So I got in touch with them and offered my services to do an Instagram take over or provide them images. Ended up with an upgrade to a junior suite which is usually £200 a night! Got some lovely images of the room but more lifestyle feels and some images from around the city for them!! All because I asked ..... left me feeling valued and positive for this year. Thanks again for the inspiration buddy, Mark. The Birdman from London meetup vlog ...
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Nice deal birdman!!
@brotonelalex12786 жыл бұрын
This is what makes you so uniquely far greater than any other else in youtube and as a photographer. You deserved the blessings you received and wish you more success Brendan. Keep it up. P.S my EB please 😢
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I left my EB with my dad. You have to fight him for it now.
@israelcollado60336 жыл бұрын
I'm right at the point of trying to make something with my photos and start giving it a real shot. So, this is a video I'll watch at least twice and take notes. Thanks Brendan for the insights and the honesty about this amazing world of travel photo.
@lawrencesmith92146 жыл бұрын
As a travel photography dreamer, I found this to be one of the best videos I've seen on youtube, simple, informative and nailed the content. Thanks for being so open with us Brendan. Keep up the good work.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, mate.
@lawrencesmith92146 жыл бұрын
I've just searched through your uploads for your pitch vlog you mention.....it's late in the UK and I'm tired so maybe missing it but can't find it, could you post a link please? Thanks.
@jasonkennedy20456 жыл бұрын
Mate, this is hands down the best vlog I have seen for photographers. This should be required watching and learning. Thank you for being so damn honest and sharing the reality and the business tools. I am a corporate sales guy for over 20 years and live this. Serious respect and an absolutely brilliant vlog. Without doubt, the best I have watched on KZfaq for me without question. Thanks mate. Jase, London.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Jase. Hope it was helpful to people.
@jasonkennedy20456 жыл бұрын
Brendan van Son For you feedback mate, you respond to like 99% of comments on your vlogs... that’s one of the reasons you are sooo successful mate.. you give a damn and it really shows through... kudos my friend. I hope I can join one of your adventures soon and take some epic shots!! Cheers. Jase
@gregsnell6 жыл бұрын
Elevator Pitch, in an elevator. Nailed it!!! Shout out to Dani in Slovenia!! Such a talented photographer. Great tips BvS!!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
@erwinvandenberg60556 жыл бұрын
but there where so many cuts during that clip :)
@pin653716 жыл бұрын
As a side note for people that are more into the video side of travel there is a guy named Chris Hau on youtube that has done a few videos on pitching clients and how he got his start. He actually started getting clients by basically going to cities around him and making videos and posting them. To a certain extent that is a way to get yourself in the door with photography too. Find places around where you live and basically do a personal project that could get picked up. Once you can get some exposure it is easier. Its tough to pitch to a overseas tourism board if you have no experience dealing with any tourism boards.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm going to make a video about that. Start local!
@cosmohudson71786 жыл бұрын
I'm about to step into my law school class on entrepreneurship and pitching. Now I feel prepared - thanks Brendan.
@kingkenny26356 жыл бұрын
I’m never going to be a travel photographer but this episode was still worth watching. I’ve been through most of your vlogs from the start and the growth you’ve made even in the last year is something to be proud of. Your strength is firstly your knowledge which got you part way and now it’s your strength with social media and being a people person. You now have a reputation as a very good travel photographer and people out there due to your building a strong social media are buying into you and want to learn and meet you. I think this is an avenue that will really grow for you. You’re moving to a higher level. All I can say is well deserved 📸👍
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and support!
@BobP6226 жыл бұрын
I'm retired, and volunteer teaching / mentoring entrepreneurs on biz plans, elevator pitches, etc. Your video is excellent...it should be viewed by anyone starting a business who needs help getting their foot in the door of an opportunity. Excellent!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's very kind to say.
@antontik6 жыл бұрын
Brendan, I've become a fan of yours this year and have probably watched about 50 of your videos over the last few months and they've been very entertaining and more importantly, I've learned a lot. Thank you for being so honest in this video with your strategy on getting work, it has helped me tremendously and I am looking at going to ITB in 2019. Keep up the great work.
@postcardswithkevan6 жыл бұрын
Brendan its been great seeing you popping up more around the internet. Thanks for the advice on pitching; have always felt one unique awesome thing about your channel is how transparent you are with your goals and work. Thanks for everything.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@JohnRavolta6 жыл бұрын
By far my favorite video youve done in a while. Not that i dont love the ones youve done lately, just that this is the style video that is truly inspiring/enlightening to people like me. Thanks!!!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@GARY1951A6 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video - and very valuable information - spot on!! In my years of sales, I have always worked with a formula in mind that says “Price = Value” - if you can’t create value in THEIR mind you can’t get paid! Good stuff Brendan!!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Spot on regarding value.
@allansisson3556 жыл бұрын
A one stop shop for a years clients, can't beat that. This was a great look into how a buisness like yours, works.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Right?! It was so good when I needed it last year.
@geremygrey86996 жыл бұрын
Honestly, thank you for this video. I've really been battling with myself on how to get my travel photography career going and this has definitely opened my eyes a good amount. Thank you for the inspiration, it's time to hustle!
@BrentHall6 жыл бұрын
So much amazing information...in one video!!! lol, great stuff. I'm about 95% confident that Brittany and Tristan and I will be at ITB next year, and this video definitely makes me even more stoked for it.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
You definitely should make the trip. Just be sure you make a bunch of meetings before you go, or it can be a battle!
@BrentHall6 жыл бұрын
Definitely! We plan on having some stuff lined up, and we'll be getting in touch with prospective companies well before the conference. I'm like you, I'm not feeling the cold calling anymore. I'll do it if I have to, but I try to avoid it and get setup with meetings whenever possible.
@musti83536 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to go to college to get a degree in photography and videography to travel the world! You inspired me!
@jeffmcc936 жыл бұрын
You don't need a degree.
@prburley6 жыл бұрын
Agree. But, I can see how photography/videography coulda woulda been an extremely useful addition to my undergrad studies. I just didn't know it at the time.
@musti83536 жыл бұрын
I know you don't! I live in Sweden, it's anyway free + we get paid to go to school/college.
@musti83536 жыл бұрын
And also a degree in photography provides a basic framework to support the talent that you already have. The courses you take will fill in the gaps for you so that you can take professional pictures in almost any situation. You will also have a chance to work with photographers who have been in the field for several years. Their experience and knowledge can be priceless for someone who has not worked as a professional yet. *And also if you want to work 99% of them asks for a degree*
@prburley6 жыл бұрын
If you feel that passionately about anything, it's probably a sign in life that you should do it.
@pnarefe48736 жыл бұрын
You're one of the biggest inspiration in my life right now. Thank you so much.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad!
@NoFate2476 жыл бұрын
Even though it is probably one of your longest, man it pulled me in from the start and I found it very informative from a business point of view. Thank you for sharing your selling techniques and experiences.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked!
@youbuddha15 жыл бұрын
You gotta be good at the hard sell, and that's what most of us are lacking in or unwilling to do.
@SteveYalo6 жыл бұрын
Wow - great tips! Really appreciate your genuine desire to help others and share your experience. I'm relatively new to the Content Creation game but I'm committed to pursuing this full force. Thanks for the tips, Brendan! P.S. - I'm a new subscriber and a fellow travel vlogger. I'm currently in the Philippines and your recent vlogs from PH keep coming up as suggested in my "up next" feed. Keep killing it bro! Love your vibes.
@krystalcliman14646 жыл бұрын
I love this... I thought about doing Photography but didn't know how. Just laying out the the thought process has set the wheels of thought in motion. thanks!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Glad it has helped!
@PereaPhotography6 жыл бұрын
This was awesome brotha! I literally just sent out a pitch to Visit Arizona about some hidden places I hike to and shoot that are a bit unknown to tourists! I’ve taken your challenge to pitch every day from your video how to pitch. So far 3 rejections this week! Lol other than the Visit Arizona pitch, I’ve been trying to pitch editorial.
@gregsnell6 жыл бұрын
rejections are a huge part of the game Mike. The amount of times I've been rejected is painfully comedic but the hustle continues!! Keep it up and we'll laugh about these days while shooting an epic sunrise somewhere one day :)
@PereaPhotography6 жыл бұрын
Greg Snell that’s a deal brotha! Rejection for me is motivation. It lights a fire for sure!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
I sent out 365 pitches in 2015. One a day. I got 345 rejections, and more work than I could do while sleeping 8 hours a night. Pitch like crazy.
@PereaPhotography6 жыл бұрын
Brendan van Son you’re the man! Thank you again
@Jeff-jg7jh6 жыл бұрын
Brendan should get together with you-know-who, he is another business man. It would be interesting. Loads of sparks and inspiration.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Haha. No idea who "you know who" is.
@Jeff-jg7jh6 жыл бұрын
I think it Slovainia, not sloveenia
@TravelingDarren6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to put videos like this together! This content is incredibly helpful.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@BeatzSporting5 жыл бұрын
amazing video with so much inspirational content. One thing i struggle with on the cold calling end is finding emails of people who have the ability to even give me the opportunities im looking for
@Deep-Travel6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! it is the BEST class on the subject I have seen. The BEST video you have ever made!!! Thanks, thanks, thanks. I am a starting our as a travel photographer and it has been so helpful!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful!
@deathsoverlord4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for the tips.
@Uncle-Duncan-Shack6 жыл бұрын
Very nice Brendan, such an important life lesson for anybody who works to earn a living. Employees can learn from this great talk. No worries about the length, it was worth every second. Thanks for the time taken to make such a great vlog and share. Regards, Duncan.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Cruiseclips6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video - was nice to meet you in Berlin on Friday!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Good meeting you!
@scopetrekker50246 жыл бұрын
Hi Brendon, to be honest I didn't think I would like this video. In fact, after watching it I thought it was fantastic and very, very informative, I loved it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of how to drum up the business and keep up the great work.
@scopetrekker50246 жыл бұрын
Just noticed I spelt your name wrong, sorry!
@jamesmorton48326 жыл бұрын
Great video man! Thanks for the information will give it a go. Trying to promote yourself and value yourself is so hard. Keep the videos coming dude!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@JaspreetSinghArtist6 жыл бұрын
you always try to give so much useful details / information about understanding this business
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
I hope it was helpful.
@prburley6 жыл бұрын
I was thinking this had nothing to do with me in academia then I realized this has everything to do with pitching a research project that involves field time and/or $$$. THANKS.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Pitching is for everyone.
@iZogAdventure6 жыл бұрын
Great video dude. Pitching is fun. Starting out on this journey to improve expediently over the coming year wile enjoying travel.
@borderlinesh5 жыл бұрын
Lectures offer useful information :) Thanks for demystifying the business end of travel photography.
@Beano_z6 жыл бұрын
Excellent content dude, even though I have no intentions becoming a professional photographer, it was an episode well worth watching! Having said that, the most rewarding thing that happened to me photography wise in my 13 years of shooting was actually getting paid for images and being asked back to do more work, heck even my wife doesn’t mock me anymore for spending so much money on camera gear ;-)
@grazia71796 жыл бұрын
That was a great video with great content. I am not planning any pitch soon, but I find very interesting understanding how this works. Thanks again!!
@lili18354 жыл бұрын
This video is just amazing. thanks for so much information you've given us, on a brighter future with hopefully lots of clients :D
@guyrichard20306 жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup Brendan 👌 For sharing your travel photography experience, Love this exposé 😊👍
@Cassetrop6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@carrieannkouri21512 жыл бұрын
Great advice. How would you recommend pitching if you are a travel photographer without a huge social media following? Focus on the value of your work with the prospective client?
@HejReneS6 жыл бұрын
Nice video.. Love the long exposure from Tokyo, looking forward to more videos from Japan. Going to Japan myself soon..
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Tokyo has been so good. Can't wait to share the content.
@aadyachidanand756 жыл бұрын
That was really helpful Brendon, thank you so much!
@dct1244 жыл бұрын
Ya may want to invest in a black board and white marker so you're not holding up a blank white board, or reduce the exposure
@Vladimiradventurephotography6 жыл бұрын
Recently subbed your channel. Love your enthusiasm. Keep it up.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining the community!
@jamesbanzini16926 жыл бұрын
Hey Brendan, thank you so much for this video. It was just what I needed to hear at this point in time. I'm not a travel photographer but I feel a lot of this information is transferable across other genres of photography. I'm a lifestyle photographer focusing on adventure and action sports and I've figured out my USP and how I can give extra value to clients but the one area I'm struggling with is licensing. Do you give unlimited usage with your images, is it a year with limitations on usage etc? Any help with this would be so ideal. Thanks again man, continue to crush it.!!
@a12t6 жыл бұрын
This is just what I needed. Thanks!
@thegeorgetran6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this. It is very helpful.
@JanneRanta6 жыл бұрын
Do you use a portfolio app? That could be very handy in big conventions.
@terrybuchanan16 жыл бұрын
wow THAT'S some good shit. the elevator pitch i was lmao haha
@VersatileMindz9095 жыл бұрын
LMAO, the art of the long exposure selfie. I am sure you offer more than that.
@tantingtagamolila98886 жыл бұрын
Hi Brendan, great tips. Thank you for sharing.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@gmha52446 жыл бұрын
cool tip bro about this. i learn from your experience
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful.
@daanstam66976 жыл бұрын
If you start as a photographer you will grow exponentially more in Public relations than in photography.
@napoleonkhan79435 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video even though one cannot read this whiteboard haha. Gonna look the other videos.
@AdventureswithJerrod6 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if that was Thomas heatons van in the garden for a minute till I realized it wasn't the right color haha
@vichethm57636 жыл бұрын
Very informative Brendan! I need to send some pitches as soon as possible.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@hollyjade27246 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! ... going to make sure i go next year :)
@photofather15 жыл бұрын
How do you find these conferences ? I live near Chicago I would think that Chicago would have a conference
@alwayschasing6 жыл бұрын
Great advice!
@ChrisLonsberryMedia6 жыл бұрын
"An average travel photographer like me..". LOL! I'm still laughing. Alright. You convinced me. I need to start pitching people by telling them, "Hi.. I'm Brandon van Son...." I really enjoy following you around the world but I always get something out of these videos. (I was kidding about introducing myself as you. I mean.. unless you think that might work...). Seriously, we shoot different things but these always get me turning over those mental rocks and looking underneath for ideas.
@matjazonline6 жыл бұрын
Haha, welcome to Slovenia
@ceilihmcgrady41256 жыл бұрын
Really really good info! Thanks!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@AstroHBF6 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid, really insightful
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
6 жыл бұрын
Very informative and useful, but that whiteboard didn't work though...
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Nope. Hahaha. The whiteboard was useless. Haha
@Medlee1016 жыл бұрын
Thank You Brendan, I have to try this out. It's not easy out there. plus the competition. I had a person actually doing the same thing I was doing with video the other day with a cell phone, and this person walked right up to my camera and spoke right into my lens that they were blocking my shots on purpose so they could get the paying shot uggghhh (editorial), I was nice and tried to maneuver but man I was upset at the end of the day, ruined my shots, all of them, and of course I did not get paid. Please be nice to each other, and respectful! It's not worth it to be mean to people. plus you never know who the person is your being mean to. thanks for listening.
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Oh my God, the nerve. I would have "accidentally" dropped my camera on their head. Haha
@SunaYildirim6 жыл бұрын
cool
@dominiquethenosyreader26865 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the helpful video
@Jeff-jg7jh6 жыл бұрын
So you want to be the Coen brothers of travel pitches.
@Coolesttravelista6 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video! really helpful!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad!
@TobyHornFotografie6 жыл бұрын
Bisher habe ich auch nur Cold calling betrieben. Bei Firmen hat es bisher erstaunlicher weise relativ gut geklappt. Aber ich werde da definitiv weiter dran bleiben.
@TobiatorBN6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So much input for me!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@KelfrenSouza5 жыл бұрын
Can you lower the brightness of your videos next time? So we can see better what do you write and such. Thanks :)
@arsonsadventure1333 жыл бұрын
if youre gonna end with "take care have a good one" you dont need to mention that youre from canada XD
@lisamoralesphotomedia6 жыл бұрын
Love it, "community of 50,000."
@PhilBka5 жыл бұрын
your footage is quite smooth! which geat are you using?
@scottman8956 жыл бұрын
These are some great tips! I like the elevator pitch idea as it seems quite unique. Were you able to get any work from any clients after giving an elevator pitch? Anyway, thank you for the tips!
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
I have! Never in an elevator, though, but at parties, for sure.
@pin653716 жыл бұрын
I hate the word influencer too.. lol... I look at influencer and see "crappy photographer"... Also totally agree with the whole comment about Travel Alberta not needing photographers. They have guys like Paul Zizka and Stevin Tuchiwsky out here that will get them shots that arent as common and they are very very very well known. Less known to a certain extent is Adam Gibbs from BC that was rated the second best landscape photographer in the world (Max Rive won... great photographer but not 100% my style)...
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly with Paul and Steve; @photojbartlett is there too. And Callum and Taylor before they left for the coast.
@Megawill1275 жыл бұрын
Brendan, were you staying in Shinjuku while in Japan!??
@jeffmcc936 жыл бұрын
What kind of licenses do you give with the photos? Unlimited usage? A year license?
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Usually a first-usage non-exclusive lasting 2 years.
@JKyll_6 жыл бұрын
How do you find the correct person to contact for your email pitches or cold calls?
@KennethSee6 жыл бұрын
Jess Kyllonen I'm not BVS but I've been in sales. That's a skill on its own. Getting to a decision maker takes perseverance. Just keep researching your client target and keep reaching out. Eventually, you'll hit the spot.
@kimberlymason49745 жыл бұрын
Your video is out of focus. But the information is great.
@maxjeggo80146 жыл бұрын
Epic fail with the white board But the effort and content were great lol x
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of cold calling by phone, because explain by phone what we do in photography, it's not very visual! and the person who picks up, is not necessarily very available to listen to you. I much prefer an original email, personal and illustrated.
@Deep-Travel6 жыл бұрын
Brendan, what is your audio set up when you are talking while walking?
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
Here, it was just a rode video micro. Nothing special.
@Deep-Travel6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Are you using the camera in some sort of stabilization?
@MinisterOfGuam6 жыл бұрын
Did the small island of Guam show up to ITB amongst the thousands of Exhibitors? MOIST! MOIST! MOIST! MOIST! MOIST INFLUENCER! hahahahaha
@BrendanvanSon6 жыл бұрын
They did. They had a cool stand, actually. I'm going to pitch them this year, actually.
@MinisterOfGuam6 жыл бұрын
Better yet, if you get the gig I'll meet you there and introduce you to my 85 first cousins and 300 second cousins and have them throw you a Chamorro Fiesta