I have some good news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

Wonderful news, Matt :clap:. It's great when someone recognised your talents, and I have to say you've really got talents when it comes to your camera.
 
i know jake, he's genuine so dont be worried its someone trying to rip you off.
but at the same time (i'm sure he wont mind me saying this, and i'm going to point him this way anyway when i see him online) he isnt LAT or Getty, so dont get overly excited. But at the same time he knows a good photographer when he sees one, so well done.

oh and his website is off line as its having a makeover
 
Congrats Matt :thumbs: can only echo whats already been said, keep copyright of your own work and don't sign anything! At least in the early days. He doesn't seem like much of an agency, just a one man operation? :thinking:

Still its a step in the right direction! :D
 
i know jake from flickr. He's good at ultra slow pans.

He didn't ask me to be in his agency!

I guess I'm not good enough yet :lol: :D
 
Congratulations Matt...:clap::clap::clap:

I posted one of my pics on another forum the other week and received a PM from a very good photographer on there suggesting that I should give photography a rest for a couple of weeks, and then give it up completley.
:'(:'(:'(
 
make sure you keep copyright matt.

Will do!

At the moment you can argue that you are not 18 and can't sign a contract without your parents' consent. That'll give you the chance to read what the agency is going to do for you and what you have to do for the agency. I have googled Jake Yorath and he does do motorsport.

Well done, you deserve it - so proceed with caution. You've done the work now get the rewards. Nobody ever got rich by going too slowly; lots of people got poor by going too fast.

I will be cautious. THan you very much Russel!

:) as though we dont know! serious Matt keep up the good work mate. Those mags will be yours for the taking £££££££:)

:D thank you!

and posts awful jokes, hopefully of which we will see far less if he's busy elsewhere

btw, Well done Matt. Tread carefully young man...

Hehe!!

THank you, I will watch my step!

Hey well done ..it must be very flattering and I hope it works for you::

Thank you!

Wonderful news, Matt :clap:. It's great when someone recognised your talents, and I have to say you've really got talents when it comes to your camera.

THank you very much.

i know jake, he's genuine so dont be worried its someone trying to rip you off.
but at the same time (i'm sure he wont mind me saying this, and i'm going to point him this way anyway when i see him online) he isnt LAT or Getty, so dont get overly excited. But at the same time he knows a good photographer when he sees one, so well done.

oh and his website is off line as its having a makeover

THanks for clearing that up Gary. Oh and the fact you said he reconisges a good photographer when he sees one has made my head go even bigger LOL.
He may not be as good as LAT, yet but there is always the future ;)

congrats hope it goes well

were is this other forum?

THank you. Gary answered below.

ten tenths. otherwise known as the grumpiest photography forum (well, section) on planet earth

LOL

Congrats Matt :thumbs: can only echo whats already been said, keep copyright of your own work and don't sign anything! At least in the early days. He doesn't seem like much of an agency, just a one man operation?

Still its a step in the right direction! :D

Thank you!! It is a step in the right dirrection and I hope that many more will follow!!!

i know jake from flickr. He's good at ultra slow pans.

He didn't ask me to be in his agency!

I guess I'm not good enough yet

LOL

Congratulations Matt..

I posted one of my pics on another forum the other week and received a PM from a very good photographer on there suggesting that I should give photography a rest for a couple of weeks, and then give it up completley.

Hmmmm, that photogrpaher is chatting out of his bum!!!

THank you!!

Good luck dooooood!

Thank you Joe!!

congrats matt.....

Thank you!
 
That's great news Matt - well done you. If I was Russell, I'd be asking for a cut as your supplier :lol::lol::lol:

Joking aside, nice one :clap::clap::clap:
 
That's great news Matt - well done you. If I was Russell, I'd be asking for a cut as your supplier :lol::lol::lol:

Joking aside, nice one :clap::clap::clap:

I would do, but Matt can't afford my consultancy rate.
 
Good to see you on the up Matt. Can only repeat what others have said about treading carefully etc. The chap in question seems genuine enough, just keep a good eye on the T&C's. Most of all, enjoy the ride, IF you make a little money from it, then cool, if not, the exposure cant be a bad thing.:thumbs:

Dean:)
 
Everyone else has given you the sound advice about being wary, but I love the fact that you as you say, have come from starting from scratch two years ago, to receiving recognition!

Well done you!
 
Well done. As a newcomer to this forum, and having seen lots of your motorsport pics, I was amazed to discover how young you are (and how good your are)!!

I hope everything works out for you - don't forget to keep us posted even when you're rich and famous!!

:clap::clap:
 
Congratulations Matt...:clap::clap::clap:

I posted one of my pics on another forum the other week and received a PM from a very good photographer on there suggesting that I should give photography a rest for a couple of weeks, and then give it up completley.
:'(:'(:'(

Nothing like a bit of positive support is there...?

Anthony.
 
great news Matt, well done you. Like you said, big transition in only a year. Says a lot about you, your attitude and your skills behind a lens.

Tread carefully, learn a lot and most of all enjoy :agree:
 
Jake is a top guy, not sure what the long-term plan is but I know he puts a lot of effort into 'making it' in motorsport photography (that guy knows how to get a press pass!), so there is no reason why this can't build into a proper venture. Whatever happens though, he certainly isn't going to rip you off or anything like that.

Just make sure it is what you want, though. I know that sounds like an odd thing to say, but shooting for fun is a lot different to shooting because you need/have to. I've only been doing this for two seasons as well, and have had several opportunities but decided not to pursue it, in a strange way I love motorsport photography too much (it's my 'escape' from my 9-5) and I'm not keen on turning into a job, if that makes any sense.
 
well done, Persistence pays off...

Just be carefule when you do join as people have already mentioned
 
Can I offer some caution here, haha!

I'm just trying to build a base of a few decent photographers to start a small agency because the closed circle of photographers is a hard one to break into.
I have a few useful contacts, and I want to use them to help others because I've been helped by them.

I'm not out to ****** anyone over, or steal copyright or anything. Remember, Matt is still too young to get accredited ;)

Of course, my agency is small; it was 2 (my father was involved, but simply hasn't the time anymore) so yes, at the moment a) my site is down (and with a dodgy logo, not my fault) and b) it is making very little money.

We all have to start somewhere. :)
 
Can I offer some caution here, haha!

I'm just trying to build a base of a few decent photographers to start a small agency because the closed circle of photographers is a hard one to break into.
I have a few useful contacts, and I want to use them to help others because I've been helped by them.

I'm not out to ****** anyone over, or steal copyright or anything. Remember, Matt is still too young to get accredited ;)

Of course, my agency is small; it was 2 (my father was involved, but simply hasn't the time anymore) so yes, at the moment a) my site is down (and with a dodgy logo, not my fault) and b) it is making very little money.

We all have to start somewhere. :)

welcome jake, now finally you might post some shots in the motorsport section like i keep asking you to :)
 
Can I offer some caution here, haha!

I'm just trying to build a base of a few decent photographers to start a small agency because the closed circle of photographers is a hard one to break into.
I have a few useful contacts, and I want to use them to help others because I've been helped by them.

I'm not out to ****** anyone over, or steal copyright or anything. Remember, Matt is still too young to get accredited ;)

Of course, my agency is small; it was 2 (my father was involved, but simply hasn't the time anymore) so yes, at the moment a) my site is down (and with a dodgy logo, not my fault) and b) it is making very little money.

We all have to start somewhere. :)

Hi Jake, nice to see you on here.

If you need any help or an extra photographer for your site i would be more than happy to help out.
 
just googled his name ,he's not as good as you mate:lol::lol::lol: well done :clap::clap::thumbs::woot::woot:
 
Matt , I think i said before your a star mate . Best of luck . Exciting times ahead for you mate. Enjoy.
 
Can I offer some caution here, haha!

I'm just trying to build a base of a few decent photographers to start a small agency because the closed circle of photographers is a hard one to break into.
I have a few useful contacts, and I want to use them to help others because I've been helped by them.

I'm not out to ****** anyone over, or steal copyright or anything. Remember, Matt is still too young to get accredited ;)

Of course, my agency is small; it was 2 (my father was involved, but simply hasn't the time anymore) so yes, at the moment a) my site is down (and with a dodgy logo, not my fault) and b) it is making very little money.

We all have to start somewhere. :)


Speak of the devil :suspect:

You do know Matt's a Canon shooter don't you, Jake :naughty: :lol:
 
That's great news Matt - well done you. If I was Russell, I'd be asking for a cut as your supplier

Joking aside, nice one :

Oh you muppet, I wasnt going ot mention that LOL

Thank you!!

I would do, but Matt can't afford my consultancy rate.

:D

Good to see you on the up Matt. Can only repeat what others have said about treading carefully etc. The chap in question seems genuine enough, just keep a good eye on the T&C's. Most of all, enjoy the ride, IF you make a little money from it, then cool, if not, the exposure cant be a bad thing.

Dean

Thank you Dean, I have emailed jake and he said I get all copyright to my images.

Everyone else has given you the sound advice about being wary, but I love the fact that you as you say, have come from starting from scratch two years ago, to receiving recognition!

Well done you!

It wasnt two years ago, it was only last year. This time last year Iw as posting my thread from second EVER event!!!!

Thank you!!

Well done, Matt - sounds like a great opportunity. Best of luck

Thank you!!

Well done. As a newcomer to this forum, and having seen lots of your motorsport pics, I was amazed to discover how young you are (and how good your are)!!

I hope everything works out for you - don't forget to keep us posted even when you're rich and famous!!

:clap::clap:

Wow, thank you for the very kind words.

I doubt the rich and famous bit!!

Nothing like a bit of positive support is there...?

Anthony.

LOL

great news Matt, well done you. Like you said, big transition in only a year. Says a lot about you, your attitude and your skills behind a lens.

Tread carefully, learn a lot and most of all enjoy :agree:

Thank you!!!

Jake is a top guy, not sure what the long-term plan is but I know he puts a lot of effort into 'making it' in motorsport photography (that guy knows how to get a press pass!), so there is no reason why this can't build into a proper venture. Whatever happens though, he certainly isn't going to rip you off or anything like that.

Just make sure it is what you want, though. I know that sounds like an odd thing to say, but shooting for fun is a lot different to shooting because you need/have to. I've only been doing this for two seasons as well, and have had several opportunities but decided not to pursue it, in a strange way I love motorsport photography too much (it's my 'escape' from my 9-5) and I'm not keen on turning into a job, if that makes any sense.

Thank you very much,

I want to be a photographer, it is my dream job so this may be a big break :)

well done, Persistence pays off...

Just be carefule when you do join as people have already mentioned

Thank you.

Will do!!

Well done mate. Sounds like a dream job! Fantastic :)

Thank you!!

Can I offer some caution here, haha!

I'm just trying to build a base of a few decent photographers to start a small agency because the closed circle of photographers is a hard one to break into.
I have a few useful contacts, and I want to use them to help others because I've been helped by them.

I'm not out to ****** anyone over, or steal copyright or anything. Remember, Matt is still too young to get accredited ;)

Of course, my agency is small; it was 2 (my father was involved, but simply hasn't the time anymore) so yes, at the moment a) my site is down (and with a dodgy logo, not my fault) and b) it is making very little money.

We all have to start somewhere. :)

Welcome Jake, thank you for reasurring everyone. Here is to the future!!

Well done Matt, and Welcome jake, from the token 'occasionally shoots motorsport woman' round here.

Thank you!!

just googled his name ,he's not as good as you mate:: well done :

LOL, I am sure he is better!!

Thank you!!

Good luck Matt and Jake. Really hope this takes off for you.

Thank you Paul!!

Matt , I think i said before your a star mate . Best of luck . Exciting times ahead for you mate. Enjoy.

THank you very much!!

Speak of the devil

You do know Matt's a Canon shooter don't you, Jake :l:

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh LOL

Nice one mate.

As everyone says, keep yer wits about ye.

My mrs and my brother are both Barristers - They can look over any contract you get for you if you like...

THakn you!!

Thankyou for the offer!!!
 
Ha ha Gary,

and I just thought by ex-BSB snapping cynicism had got the better of me.....when I considered the same

:lol: I got my first warning today for posting to many pictures. why cant they put a limit on them like TP?? If you try to post more then ten on TP then yyou get a warning saying you posted to many. However at TT you dont get that :shrug:
 
Good news for you Matt hope it all works out ok :)
 
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