Wilmar Dik
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Frankwatching,
nvj.nl,
Marketingfacts,
Villamedia,
digifotopro.nl,
ZiPconomy,
dupho.nl,
Cultuurpers Podcast
Covers:
I write about entrepreneurship and photography, mainly from the perspective of photographers. Wilmar Dik covers a wide range of topics related to photography, freelancing, and the creative industry.
Doesn't Cover:
I do not write about photography equipment.
Interview
What's your favorite social network?
I prefer not to spend to much time on networks. That’s why I work with LinkedIn only. My favorite network is the network I have in my offline world 😊
Who do you wish followed you?
Ideally, I'd love someone following me that is able to teleport me to a palm-fringed island with Asian food. Failing that, a magical unicorn.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The current market situation for photographers (in the Netherlands) isn't exactly ideal. I wrote about that in this article on Villamedia.nl: https://www.villamedia.nl/artikel/opinie-de-prijzen-die-fotografen-krijgen-voor-hun-diensten-staan-al-jaren-onder-druk-en-die-druk-neemt-toe). We're all facing pressure on our fees, and it's not a trend that's going away any time soon.I try to focus on actionable strategies to help fellow photographers navigate this tricky market and thrive despite the pressure. By sharing these strategies, I hope to equip photographers with tools to not only survive the current market pressures but also to build a sustainable and rewarding career in photography. I recently wrote about the value of photography: https://www.reclamebeeld.nl/what-is-the-value-of-photography/. We know photography holds immense value. Now it's time to ensure a fair share of that value goes to the photographers themselves.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I enjoy chasing plastic birdies on a disc golf course, getting sweaty during a futsal frenzy, or having a gaming session with my friends. Or simply wandering through my beautiful city of The Hague.
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