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A Review of John Carroll's Hometown Freelancing Photography Manual

For those interested in becoming freelance photographers or for the beginning photographer looking for help in the industry, John Carroll has written an excellent downloadable manual on how to get started in the field inspection industry.

Many freelance photographers are unaware that there is an almost hidden demand out there for people to take pictures of real estate, automobiles, insurance claims and businesses.  Leasing companies, mortgage lenders, insurance companies and repossession agencies needing to verify claims and purchases look to hire these photographers as it is almost always more cost-effective than to hire someone in-house to document it.

Here is an example of a photographer filling a need: My wife was recently involved in a car accident in a parking lot.  Someone collided with her vehicle as she was pulling out.  The insurance company of the other driver wanted to verify the damage to her vehicle as part of the claim.  So they sent a third party photographer to take pictures of our vehicle with a digital camera.  It took all of ten minutes.  While many of the larger insurance companies have claim centers you can take your vehicle to so they can have one of their adjusters inspect it, some of the smaller companies simply need an unbiased, third-party they can trust for simple photographs.

Carroll’s manual covers the background of the industry, why there is a demand for the service and how a prospective freelance photographer, or field inspector as he calls them, can make a decent side income once they get started.  The key is organization and persistence.  This is not a get-rich-quick scheme by any means.  In fact, a field inspector needs to plan and be persistent when starting out in the industry. Once a photographer has clients established, it is often easier to get repeat business from these clients.

Photography Business GraphicThe manual contains a virtual database of organizations around the country that freelance photographers may contact for work opportunities.  Many have websites and offices in several U.S. cities with connections to various companies who hire photographers on a regular basis.  Since it would be expensive and inefficient from a logistics standpoint to staff field reps in every area of the country, most organizations turn to third-party freelance photographers to fulfill these assignments as independent contractors.  I have personally used these websites and have made many contacts in my home state of Minnesota.

John Carroll’s freelance photography manual costs only $37.00 and can be downloaded instantly in PDF format.  It also contains a marketing plan template and equipment list which the beginning photographer will find helpful in getting started.  For example, he recommends organizing a list of contacts, important must-haves for photography equipment, and a scheduler.  He also includes examples of some inspection forms you are likely to see.  But perhaps the most important aspect of his product is he explains how to treat this opportunity like a business, rather than just a hobby.  Photographers who learn and practice his concepts are generally more successful as John teaches how to take the business seriously.

What's nice is that John updates his sources fairly frequently and includes some additional ideas on how to maximize income.  He also offers suggestions thru email and backs up his downloadable manual with an eight-week, 100% money-back guarantee.  If, for whatever reason, you are not satisfied with the information he provides, he will refund your money and you get to keep the manual!  All he asks is that you provide feedback so that he may improve his product for future releases.

To read more about John Carroll’s field inspector photography manual and to download it risk-free, click here.


Comments from Photographers:

"At first, I was afraid this was just another 'get-rich-quick' scheme. But I read the guarantee and thought if it didn't work, I would ask for my money back.  I was surprised to learn how many opportunities there are in just my hometown of Cartersville, GA.  Thanks John for providing such a great resource."
R. Jackson from Georgia

"This is by far the easiest money that I have ever made. I would have paid five times the price for this awesome product. It's a shame that not many people know of this industry and it's rewarding income."
M. Kohl from Texas

"I'm having the time of my life. Easy work, great pay, and no stress. Your program has elevated my income and has totally changed my life for the better!"
K. Becker from Ohio

"FINALLY!!! AN OPPORTUNITY THAT REALLY WORKS, AND IS ALWAYS IN CONSTANT DEMAND."
Deborah M. from California