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How to shoot your own press shots and cover art without hiring a photographer — Press shots, cover art, EPK visuals

How to shoot your own press shots and cover art without hiring a photographer

Press shots, cover art, EPK visuals — every artist needs them and most cannot afford a photographer every quarter. Here is what a photography diploma teaches and whether the DIY route holds up.