Freelancing - Finding the Balance and Avoiding Burnout

Going freelance often starts as a side hustle, squeezed in around another job, another set of commitments, another set of hours. Turning it into full-time work is a different challenge altogether, and one that can easily tip into burnout if you’re wearing too many hats at once.

This workshop will be run by photographer and videographer Kezia Tan, who’ll draw on her ten years as a freelancer. We’ll look at what it actually takes to build a sustainable freelance career: how to manage the shift from side project to full-time income, how to set boundaries when you’re doing everything yourself, and how to protect your time and energy while you’re still finding your feet in the industry.

Expect practical discussion rather than theory. This is a space to think through your own situation, share what’s working (and what isn’t), and leave with a clearer sense of how to build a sustainable freelance practice.

Artist Bio

Kezia Tan is a photographer and videographer with over 10 years of experience working as a freelancer, documenting people, places and ideas. Her work spans commercial projects, branding, community organisations, events and festivals. 

Her work has included projects for organisations, creatives and businesses across the UK. Her varied experience has given her the opportunity to work across many different sectors, meeting a wide range of people and telling their stories through imagery. 

Whatever the project, she’s most interested in creating work that feels genuine and reflects the people behind it. 

FLOCK

Flock is a network of young people, aged 18-25 across East Anglia. Delivered with and for young people, FLOCK sets out to support Young Creatives – our future arts leaders. Joining FLOCK will give you the opportunity to network, develop creative skills, meet like-minded individuals, and access our Bursaries for Young Creatives.