Utah Creative Freelancers – First Meeting
December 10th, 2008
The first meeting of the Utah Creative Freelancers Group is set for this Thursday, 6:00pm at the Salt Lake City Public Library. Here’s the agenda:
* Meet in the public space near the cafes. Look for cameras. I’m bringing my D90. I’ll be in a black wool coat. We’ll do some introductions and networking. After we’ve given the stragglers time to find us, we’ll move to a more private meeting space.
* I will do a quick overview discussing ways that creatives market their work. I’m hoping to solicit feedback from each of you about how you have marketed your work in the past – what has worked for you, and what hasn’t.
* Karen has volunteered to have her portfolio critiqued. She’s putting together a brand new portfolio to target graphic design work. We’ll take a look at her portfolio and offer feedback and suggestions.
* If you have a print portfolio, please bring it. It would be great to see what other people are doing, as well. We should probably create a sign-up list for the detailed portfolio critiques.
* I’ll discuss the possibility of opening a Utah chapter of the Advertising Photographers of America. We’ll talk about some of the benefits of chapter membership. If there is enough interest, the APA will send a speaker out to tell us more about the APA, and how we all might benefit from a local chapter.
* I’ll open the floor for anybody who wants to share information about other local meetup groups and resources for creative professionals in Utah. If you are an organizer for a group like PhotoWalking Utah, an Adobe User Group, etc… this will be the time to plug your activities.
If you’re a graphic designer, photographer, or creative agent, please join us to learn about business issues that impact creative professionals. We’re planning to have guest speakers ranging from creative directors at local magazines to IP lawyers, accountants, and insurance agents offering real-world experience and advice that could really help your business grow and succeed. The meetings are free. Please join us.