How to Book the Gig: 5 Tips for Creative Service Providers : Answer Your DM’s, Charge Market Rates, Be Flexible, and More!So I travel frequently, and sadly, don’t always fly with my core team of preferred makeup artists, hairstylists, and photographers to capture the moment and make sure I look fly while doing so !
So when I travel, I solicit help from local talent! Through my various experiences, I now have five tips for those in the creative field who want to be competitive i.e. book the gig:There is gold in your DMs! Do not neglect them. Those people who answer quickly will get the opportunity before others. People are busy! They just want to book someone. And in many instances the early bird gets the worm.People who reach out to you are savvy and know the standard rate for services.