"I'm a better photographer and a better person today because I reached out and connected with like-minded photographers who helped me along the way. You cannot and will not survive alone. The odds are greatly against it. Don't try it. Learn to share, link, connect. The burden is ...so much lighter when there are others to help shoulder the load." - Jack Hollingsworth

I look at networking as the opportunity of being on the same side of the fence with equals and count on each other.

There are few things I understand 'better' since I became a professional photographer:
- There is business for all of us.
- Not all the jobs are for me, not every project is suitable to what I offer.
- Not matter how professional I am, I'm only human... like everybody else.
- There is something 'else' to learn from others experiences. Always.

I personally like to know that if, for whatever reason I'm not available to commit I have someone reliable to recommend, I can give a feedback about some other local vendor, I can even refer my favorite baker to my clients.

Facebook is my biggest source of networking.
How exactly do I online-mingle?
- Sometimes, I just love what others do so I compliment them and then engage.
- Lately, I get plenty of friends suggestions. I visit their website, FB, whatever they have available and I make the connection happen.
- You will be surprised who they know that you know, and viceversa.

Once again, if you are a genuine crafter of your art, others will appreciate it and follow.