Initial Emails

Below is a copy of a semi-specific generic email that I sent out to a number of photographers. I subconsciously thought that it would be much more efficient for me to taylor each of the photographers emails to their specific field of work. I changed the name and did a basic amount of research inorder to gather a good understanding of what they were about. 

• I decided to add a link to my newly developed website, with my latest up to date images as well as previous bodys of work. I tried to include a wide range of my different styles of photography.
• I chose language that was quiet formal.
• I wanted to get straight to the point, I thought this because I am sure that photographers receive numerous amounts of emails/ letters from students searching for work placements. 
• I started by giving a brief introduction to myself, explaining that I am a student. Mentioning that I am a student to current practitioners was tactical because some photographers are weary of the up and coming student photographers due to the lack of work in certain areas of photography. Once the individual sees that I am a student, they might be more inclined to engage in an email conversation. 
• I then went straight into the dates that I would be available and decided to mention that I was willing to travel inorder to assist them, this would make me seem more desirable to a wider range of photographs.
• I decided not to add images/ jpeg attachments to the email because I thought that the link to my website would be easier and more effective.

Although this initial email was relatively quick to produce, I think that it is effective and straight to the point. I do however after thinking about it more think that I should have added more personal information about myself and that I should have tailored each email more specifically for each practitioner.

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Hi Jayesh,



I am currently in my second year of studying photography at Salford University  (Manchester) and our next module is work experience.

The module will start in around 4 weeks and will last for 6 weeks. The days I would be available will be Tuesday and Thursday and I am willing to travel.

I am a willing and capable student with a passion for fashion photography.

I have attached a link to my website below if you would like to have a look at that. 

http://www.ben-stokes.co.uk

Please get in touch if you require any assistance. 



Regards, Ben Stokes.