About February PATTERN meetup: Editorial & Advertising Photography with Clay Cook

Join us for some great networking and an intimate chat with Louisville-based editorial and advertising photographer Clay Cook. We'll be picking his brain about all things photography:

• Transitioning from shooting kids and weddings to commercial work

• The pluses and minuses of working with an agency

• Knowing when it's time to get your own studio

• Portfolio development

• Best marketing tools for 2017

• Best practices for photographers on Social Media

• The value of personal work and much more!

Doors open at 6pm for networking. Program will begin at 6:45p. Please submit any specific questions you'd like us to ask Clay when you sign up for the meetup.

A big thank you to Harrison Center for the Arts for hosting us, and to Robert's Camera for marketing support!

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Photographer, Clay Cook, has learned the importance of going the extra mile, after a long, arduous run in the music business. As a result, his wisdom, field experience and work ethic has pushed him further into an inspiring career in Advertising and Editorial photography.

Over a short period of time, Clay has shaped creative projects with brands such as: Livestrong, NFL, Dillard's, Red Bull and Vince Camuto. In addition, he has brought to life, worldwide assignments for publications such as Forbes, Adweek, USA Today, ESPN, Modern Salon and Inc.

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