Freelance Photographer

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Description: A freelance photographer provides photography services on a contract basis for clients as a self-employed photographer. Freelance photographers are common in most photography niches, including wedding photography, photojournalism, sports photography, headshot photography, real estate photography and more. Freelance photographers typically set their own rates, determine which contracts they want to take on, and are fully responsible for delivering on their contract.

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