A MEDICAL DOCTOR’s Photographic Perspective: wHaTeVeRiTtAkEs
My name is Femi Adewuyi. I am both a medical doctor and a professional photographer. I started out as an amateur photographer in 2003 , the year I gained admission into the medical school. I have since developed my expertise over the years and have a number of accolades on my head.
I have always asked a few questions to my mentors and senior colleagues in this business of photography ” How do I get to sell my pictures at a good price ?” , “How do I ensure that my brand remains in business while competing with colleagues who photograph at prices that are too good to be true?” I got answers to these business questions and many more at the whateverittakes seminar. A summary of the seminar in three words would be HUMILITY, INTEGRITY and PROFITABILITY
Humility
As a photographer in the service delivery business, my customer’s experience while relating with me goes a long way in determining if I would be hired. Client satisfaction is hinged on how good our customer service is not just on technical competence. Satisfied clients will bring more referrals .
Integrity
My character has a direct influence on my photography business. I learnt to be on time with my appointments and in delivery of clients work . Learning to be accountable for my mistakes was another twist to the lecture. A client can end up being a friend and champion marketer of my business if I show integrity in my dealings.
Profitability
I learnt basic accounting techniques for tracking my income, expenditure and profit. I was also shown how to identify my ideal client and get a formidable marketing strategy to guarantee more sales. Learning to write a business plan and budget was quite new to me.
Other things taught include how to start a website at minimal cost, how to overcome our fears and learn to question stereotypes.
In less than a week, I’m starting to see business in new light. I am relating better with my clients and already working on my online presence. If I have the chance to go to whateverittakes again, I won’t go alone. I am taking my photo assistant along.
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Hmmm! I am glad to read this great article by my inspirational photographer, some one who is lifestile both in photography and in hummanity is always a lesson to me. DR FEMI ADEWUYI. We were not abble to make it with whatttteverittakes in ilorin but persionaly, I know the wired photographer, an inspirational writer, great man in tthe bussiness, MR SEUN AKINSANMI, thank you all for the impactions. “Niphec 2014” I’ll be there by God’s grace. Opaleye Funsho Micheal(Losam Photography).
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