One of the most intense parts of a freelance journey is when you find yourself becoming the person in charge. For many of us, this can be an uncomfortable and disconcerting experience. It’s only when we remind ourselves the reason we’re here to begin with that we can put aside those feelings and step confidently into that leadership role.

Welcome to season three, episode five of the Freelance Founders podcast. We’re talking to Jimi Drosinos, a London-based photographer, director, and cinematographer.

Today, Jimi is telling us about his complicated origin story, the surprising reason it’s so important to invest in equipment, and he’s getting real and honest about his rates.

Some Questions Asked:

Can you take us through your career up to date? (00:19)
How did you approach opening your own studio? (05:37)
What’s your creative approach with clients? (15:02)
What inspires you to keep you motivated? (21:36)

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How Jimi went from computer science major to international photographer (00:34)
Jimi’s strategy for pricing his services (10:34)
About Jimi’s experience directing his first film (17:20)
The advice Jimi would give his 20-year-old self (26:09)

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