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Scammers pretending to be big companies offer photography jobs based on your Indeed resume

Dec 20, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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Job scams targeting photographers seem to be more common than ever, and there has been a new one going around lately. If you use Indeed.com to find photography gigs, this one might hit you, so pay close attention.

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Nikon to cut 20% workforce and move camera production to Thailand

Nov 9, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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It’s probably not a surprise that camera companies have been struggling this year. Apparently, Nikon is not an exception. According to recently published articles, Nikon plans to cut more than 2,000 jobs overseas, which is around 20% of its workforce. At the same time, the company will move camera sales from its from Japan’s Miyagi prefecture plant to Thailand in order to reduce costs.

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DJI makes radical staff cuts due to coronavirus and political pressure

Aug 19, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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The leading drone manufacturer DJI has been facing difficulties lately. The company has reportedly made significant cuts among its staff. According to several sources, the layoffs will expand to as many as around 14,000 employees.

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VSCO cuts a third of employees due to the coronavirus impact

Apr 17, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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The current coronavirus pandemic will inevitably have a huge impact on all businesses, big or small. After GoPro, VSCO has also announced job cuts citing “overnight changes.” The company is forced to lay off 45 employees, which makes one-third of the staff.

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GoPro lays off over 20% of employees due to the coronavirus impact

Apr 16, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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GoPro has had quite a few major layoffs over the last few years. Due to the coronavirus impact, the company now needs to be restructured again and it will cut more than 200 employees.

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Need a job? How about personal photographer for a millionaire, travel the world, even bring a friend?

Dec 25, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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If you’re a photographer in search of a job (or you’re just bored and what to try something new), here’s a tempting job offer. Australian millionaire Matthew Lepre is looking for someone to follow him around the world and take photos for his Instagram. You don’t even have to drag your gear around, your smartphone will do. And you can even bring a friend.

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Amazon uses guy’s photo on their jobs website, but they didn’t hire him

Jul 29, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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A few years ago, Jordan Guthmann had a job interview at Amazon. He didn’t get the job, life moved on… but then he discovered that Amazon used his photo. And oh the irony – it was on their Talent Acquisition website!

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Photographers get exploited because they love their job, study finds

Jun 7, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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I don’t think there’s a photographer anywhere in the world who hasn’t been asked to work for a miserable sum, or even for free, ‘for the exposure’. According to recent research, there’s a reason why photographers and other artists are often exploited. The answer lies in your passion for photography. In other words: if you love your job, you are more likely to get lowballed.

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“Photographer” has been named one of the 25 worst jobs in the U.S.

Apr 23, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 24 Comments
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Every job has its good and bad sides, and it carries a certain level of stress, challenge, and risk. But according to a recent report, “photographer” is on the list of 25 worst jobs in the U.S. due to low pay and lack of security.

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GoPro makes another job cut, laying off up to 300 people

Jan 5, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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After a seemingly good start in 2017, GoPro seems to be struggling again. As the sources close to the company claim, GoPro is laying off 200 to 300 employees this week. Reportedly, the layoffs are concentrated mainly on the company’s aerial division, which could have an impact on their drone production.

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Dunja Djudjic: from diyphotography.netDunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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