Ian Curcio

One of the things I enjoy the most about providing a service is that I have the option to take advantage of the barter system. As a photographer, especially for aspiring photographers, bartering can be a great tool. It's a great way to add to your portfolio and it's the perfect way to hand pick your assignments. Don't misunderstand me here, this is not shooting for free or undercutting other photographers, this is a straight up trade; my service/product in exchange for your service/product. I've bartered, a year's worth of haircuts for me and my family, I've bartered a credit to some of the best farm-to-table restaurants around, I've even bartered plane tickets and vacation time across the country and they're all assignment I'm proud to show, blog about and put into my portfolio.