I was sent a photography job for a big magazine by a freelance agent. Could it be a scam?
So I've had my own photography business for not even half a month and I get contacted by a freelance agent working for Men's Health UK saying how their shooting in my area in the next few weeks and need a photographer promptly. She says she found my work on mm (which I do have posted) and is willing to cover all my transport, accommodation and food expenses while there. She also says the pay will be $1,650, $600 of which will be sent as a cheque to secure my work. I am honestly confused if this is how it always happens for these kind of jobs or what? I would think that a big magazine like that has their own photographers they call on.
Hi there, i have no knowledge of this business but I can understand why you are wary. Yes i would imagine these mags have their own photographers and wouldnt have to contact freelance at the last minute. I would do a bit more research before agreeing to anything. Ask other agencies if anything similar has happened to them or people they know. Also google their name online. Find the name of their main man and phone their head office to see if its a scam or not.
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