Tom Burns
Art Buyer and Photo Agent expert
Sessions: from £150
Skilled Art Buyer and Photo Agent offering expert advice from both sides of the photography industry.
Areas of expertise
Pricing
Understand your value and how to navigate the muddy waters of usage.
Portfolio reviews
Ensure your portfolio, website and social media deliver one cohesive message for your audience.
Visibility
Gain insight into social media strategy and growing your personal brand for maximum visibility.
Who this is for
Freelance photographers
Freelancers looking to level up, and break into the commercial advertising sector.
Commercial photographers
Advertising creatives looking to grow their client base, and win more briefs.
Agencies Tom has worked with:
Meet your expert
Tom Burns
Tom Burns is the Director of Common Image, an independent creative studio representing a diverse collective of contemporary photographers and image-makers. With over a decade of experience in talent management and production, Tom is known for his collaborative approach and commitment to developing emerging talent.
Previously, he held senior agent and producer roles across leading agencies, and began his career at BBH as an Art Buyer and Producer. While there, he founded Unsigned, a creative platform that has showcased over 120 up-and-coming talents across photography, film and design, and has since evolved into a cross-agency initiative.
Tom is also a regular guest lecturer at institutions including the University of Hertfordshire, University of the Arts London, and University of South Wales, and continues to advocate for greater representation and opportunity within the creative industry.
Watch again
If you missed our event with Tom, you can watch it here!
Demystifying pricing and usage
In this session for Wisern, Tom will help demystify the foggy process around charging, including:
1. Different ways of pricing a job.
2. Key watch-outs when quoting a day rate.
3. The importance of usage, when and how to charge it.
4. Confidence and mindset around putting a value on you and your work.
FAQs
How do we meet?
All sessions are held over video call, a link will be sent to you upon booking.
What do I need to bring?
A clear question or outcome for the session, and an understanding of how this will move you or your business forward. An hour can go surprisingly fast, so make sure you get the most from it. You’ll also need a pen and paper for furious note-taking, and good strong wifi, as you won’t want to miss any nuggets of gold.
How can I be sure I will get what I need?
All our mentors are trained by a certified coach, but our tips for mentees will help make sure you get the most out of your session. Remember, a mentor is not a fixer-of-all-things, the hard work comes from you. Mentors do not provide the answers, they provide a space in which to work through the questions.
How long are sessions?
All sessions are booked for 60 minutes from the agreed start time. Arriving late will impact the amount of time you get to spend with your mentor.
How much is it?
Sessions are individually-priced, but start at £150 for one hour.
That session was amazing, can I see my mentor again?
Of course! You can book in as often as you like, and we hope that you will continue to gain value from your mentor. Longer-running programmes will be launching soon, you can pre-register your interest here.
Discovery call: Free | Sessions: from £150