What They Didn't Teach You in Photo School

Demetrius Fordham

Hardcover | 12.7 x 2.54 x 18.73 cm | 224 pp

Ilex | 2015 | 9781781572696

Outpace the competition and put your photography skills to work with this enlightening
hard-working, no-nonsense guide to professional shooting in the real world. Passing on hard-earned lessons from his successful business, Demetrius Fordham shows how to snag the best internships and assistant roles, prepare an amazing portfolio, impress
clients, and lay the groundwork for your own thriving career.

Make the transition from talented amateur to respected pro, building your own personal brand, network, and style along the way. With a fresh design and a grounded,
practical approach, this is the crucial companion that will make you and your work stand out.

Author Demetrius Fordham is a professional commercial, editorial, and lifestyle photographer based in Brooklyn. Born in Stuttgart, Germany and raised in Denver,
Colorado, Demetrius launched his photography career assisting iconic photographers such as Sheila Metzner and Kurt Iswarienko. He was also the first assistant of
celebrated commercial photographer Doug Menuez for many years. Demetrius studied photography in Santa Barbara, California, and at The New School in New York City.

'This book is your guide to navigating the circuitous path that leads to a career in professional photography. Essential reading for anyone looking to make the leap from making great pictures to making them for a living' Rob Haggart, Director of Photography