{"id":73019,"date":"2024-03-27T12:08:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T01:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=43910"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:34:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:34:15","slug":"why-creative-freelancers-should-never-work-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/why-creative-freelancers-should-never-work-for-free","title":{"rendered":"Why Creative Freelancers Should Never Work for Free \u2013 From My Experience as a Creative Freelancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a creative freelancer, there\u2019s no doubt that you\u2019ve been asked \u2013 at some point \u2013 to do work for free. In a way, this can feel like a recognition of your talent because the better you are, the more likely clients will approach you to do free work (it\u2019s pretty ironic when you think about it.) You\u2019ve likely been promised free <em>\u201cexposure\u201d<\/em> for your efforts or perhaps a project that\u2019s so much <em>\u201cfun\u201d<\/em> that you don\u2019t need compensation, right? Wrong! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, I want to share, from my experience as a freelance videographer, writer, and creative, why creative freelancers should never work for free \u2013 or, if you\u2019re going to work for free, ensure you\u2019re doing it for yourself!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firstly, <strong>Why Do So Many Devalue Creative Work<\/strong>? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Which Ben Marriott Tutorial Lives &quot;Deep In The Vault&quot;? | Interview\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oGoXhif0fNM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s first highlight how often people perceive the creative industries as a <em>\u201chobby\u201d<\/em> or <em>\u201cpassion\u201d<\/em> rather than a legitimate profession. This misconception largely stems from the idea that creativity is solely for <em>\u201cfun,\u201d<\/em> so why should you be paid for it?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, plenty of people do painting in their spare time as a hobby or to relax, even after working their daily job. But even creative work takes time, which is what you\u2019re<em> really<\/em> being compensated for \u2013 in any job, creative or not. Plus, if all creative work truly is just <em>\u201cfun,\u201d<\/em> wouldn\u2019t a client prefer to do the work themselves instead of asking you? Usually, this isn\u2019t the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bottom Line: Your Time &amp; Expertise Deserve Compensation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Creating a Business Plan | Start Your Business With Envato Tuts+ [Episode 1 of 5]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oK7wC6108z8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every person\u2019s time is valuable, so they should be compensated for it. And, to make matters worse, many creative jobs are now digital, often creating the impression that things can easily be <em>\u201ccopied and pasted.\u201d<\/em> When so much of your work happens behind a computer screen, the client doesn\u2019t see all the blood, sweat, and tears that go into your process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good example is selecting the perfect song for a video edit. The client doesn\u2019t see the hours hunting through a library of music tracks, previewing 50 to 100 songs, and then \u2013 finally \u2013 selecting <em>one<\/em> track that fits the video&#8217;s tone. They only see the finished edit, with the perfect song that seems to have magically appeared. Compare this to other work, like a kitchen re-do. The client will likely be exposed to every step of the process, seeing every part of the kitchen being pulled out and removed and the new elements being brought in and installed. While very different jobs, they both took up the professional\u2019s time and consideration \u2013 so why are they viewed so differently?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Fayetteville Grand Prix | Road Bike Race\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qhsji2OOpD4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An example of a client video project where I had to spend a lot of time on to find a song that fit the theme of the event and the edit<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person\u2019s expertise also holds value. One of my most memorable stories about this was when a filmmaking friend was hired to film an event. During the negotiations for payment, the client said, <em>\u201cFor that price, they could just go out and buy their own camera.\u201d<\/em> This comment was very humorous to my friend, replying, <em>\u201cBut will you know how to operate the camera?\u201d<\/em> This response left the client speechless because that wasn\u2019t something they\u2019d even considered, quickly illustrating that my friend\u2019s expertise held significant value. Going out and buying the \u201ctools\u201d for most things is easy; possessing the knowledge to use them is where the value comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Art of Setting Boundaries &amp; Communicating Value<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Digital Marketing Tips 2024 | Your Questions Answered\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mI58Yu8HPQ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the promises often dangled in front of creative freelancers is <em>\u201cexposure\u201d:<\/em> the magical idea that, if you do this free work, everyone will see it and want to hire you. The client asking you for the free work probably genuinely believes this, too \u2013 in their mind, this project will be a smashing success, and the only conceivable outcome is that you receive a ton of amazing and valuable exposure. Unfortunately, if this were even remotely true, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1fcb60ee6ef69c6a&amp;q=getting+paid+in+exposure&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=lnms&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj1_My9qt6EAxVcHNAFHd65CYoQ0pQJegQIFBAB&amp;biw=2560&amp;bih=1279&amp;dpr=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freelancers getting paid in exposure wouldn\u2019t be a meme<\/a> \u2013 the harsh reality is you\u2019re much more likely to devalue your brand, work, and image by working for free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I remember doing some free video editing work for a client in college. He presented the video at a meeting of a dozen or so other business owners. My thinking then was, <em>\u201cThese other business owners will see my work, ask the client who made the video, and I\u2019ll get a lot of paid work from these other business owners.\u201d<\/em> It was a straightforward plan, but here\u2019s what happened: the next time I saw the client, he told me everyone loved the video and <em>\u201cwere thrilled to hear how cheap you\u2019d make videos for.\u201d<\/em> The truth is, the \u201cexposure\u201d you get from free work also comes with an unshakeable reputation as <em>\u201cthe cheap\u201d<\/em> freelancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another time, I agreed to edit a series of videos for an \u201cintroductory rate.\u201d (Again, this was when I was in college, and the rate was far too low for the workload.) But my logic was that once the client received these videos, they would see their value and gladly pay me more next time. After I finished the videos, the client was thrilled (of course they were) and even immediately said they\u2019d pay me more for the next ones \u2013 but I never heard from them again after that. I assure you that I wasn\u2019t the first and won\u2019t be the last creative freelancer to have such an experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doing free work can also have a physiological effect, where you start to devalue your worth and value as a creative. <em>\u201cPerception is reality,\u201d<\/em> as they say, often leading to the thought, <em>\u201cIf I do such good creative work, why am I not getting paid for it?\u201d<\/em> Over the years, I found that the best option in free and low-paying situations like this is to work for yourself instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building a Portfolio vs. Working for Free<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"In conversation with Beci Orpin | Envato Elements\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_iSxIam8OWc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mindset that can help illustrate the <em>\u201ccost\u201d<\/em> of doing free work is thinking about the work you love to create or are passionate about and pursuing that in your free time instead. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re a motion graphics editor, and your paid work is usually local commercials. Most of these local commercials are probably pretty tame, with little room for experimental motion graphics, but you\u2019ve always wanted to test your chops with some over-the-top animations. Instead of doing some free work for \u201cexposure\u201d for someone else, use that time to create the graphics and animation pieces you love for yourself! You can then add this work to your portfolio to attract clients looking for that type of animation, meaning you get to do more of what you love and continue developing your creative style. Even if portfolio work doesn\u2019t immediately attract new clients, spending time creating things you\u2019ve always wanted to try will be more valuable and fulfilling, and that passion will be visible in your work. As a freelancer, the thought I always keep coming back to is, <em>\u201cIf I\u2019m going to do free work, I\u2019m going to do it for myself.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Coz_vT4D1Hu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Coz_vT4D1Hu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>When I want to try something new, I\u2019ll often create a piece I can add to my portfolio and share on Instagram or Youtube<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Exception \u2013 Collaborations &amp; Mutually Beneficial Agreements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While I don\u2019t recommend working for free, there is a difference between doing free work and willingly donating your time to something. There are also situations where two parties may mutually benefit from collaborating. Let\u2019s explore this a little more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like someone can donate money to a cause, a creative freelancer can donate their time and skills to something they are passionate about (the keyword being <em>\u201cpassionate.\u201d<\/em>) In this situation, a creative might be doing non-paying work but not for \u201cexposure\u201d to gain new clients. (That might still happen, but it isn\u2019t the motivating factor.) Likewise, there are situations where two freelancers might want to collaborate because it\u2019s a mutually beneficial experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An easy example is two YouTubers appearing on each other&#8217;s channels. I\u2019ve done this sort of thing myself, collaborating on video tutorials, where the artist I\u2019m collaborating with works on a part of the tutorial, and I work on another section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Iron Horse | Half-Mile Zipline |  360\u00b0 Video 8K\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jHZMBmnuUyo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An example of this for me was several years ago when GoPro sent me one of their Omni 360 video camera rigs to review, I collaborated with them and a local adventure ranch to film some fun 360 footage<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, I want to mention that I\u2019m not suggesting that one should never do any free work for anything. When you\u2019re brand new to something, and someone offers to let you do some free work for them, it may be mutually beneficial for you to take on that project \u2013 to gain real experience, expand your network, collect testimonials, or whatever the motivation may be. However, the key is that it be mutually beneficial to both parties \u2013 not one-sided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moral of the Story? Stop Working For Free Today<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting burned by free and low-paying work is a lesson all creative freelancers will probably experience at some point. It\u2019s one of those lessons you must experience firsthand to understand, but you\u2019re not alone! Hopefully, this article will help you distinguish work and collaborations that are in your best interest as a creative freelancer in the future \u2013 and remember, exposure is (almost) never worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you&#8217;re here, check out this awesome guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-make-a-documentary\">How to Make a Documentary<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/tools-for-creative-business\">Freelancer Starter Kit: 10 Must-Have Tools to Set Up Your Creative Business for Success<\/a>. 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