Eva Hagendoorn and Biba Schoenmaker of New Economic Women network (NEWN) organized this evening.
Right now discussing after the introductions of tonights two top speakers.
Esther-Mirjam Sent, Professor of Economic Theory and Policy, Chair, Department of Economics at the Radboud University Nijmegen
Alexandra Schaapveld, Former Director General of ABN AMRO, currently adviser at Plan and Supervisory Board at VU University Amsterdam
Also several questions where posed and everyone could vote anonymously with the very handy machines Frank Smallegange provided from Huur een stemkastje .nl
Another take on my free press project - publishing info and photos live (repost - original during event):
A bunch of photographers are gathered at Pakhuis de Zwijger - organized by Streetlab and presented by Farid Benmbarek to find out how to pay the rent in a time where everyone seems to be a photographer.
Summary: The professionals agree; being a photographer will require a lot of work before you can make a living of your efforts. Creating your own signature style will help you on the way. Strategically taking on some work for free can help you get spotted, although this is more true for Fashion and Art than for Journalistic photography. One should decide for oneself if joining a union or getting and agent helps to reach your goals. Also in contacting potential clients consider the fit between your work and their target audience. How much you can ask for your services remains vague. It depends on how well known you are, the assignment and the uniqueness of your photos.
Thank you everyone for the inspiring input and a very nice evening. (Please let me know your thoughts on my free press concept and the pictures).
