Saira MacLeod is an uber creative freelancer with multiple strings to her bow.

Thinking of starting a career as a freelancer but not sure how to do it? Not all freelance journeys are the same. Meet Humayra Hassan, a freelance hair and makeup artist, who followed her passion to break free of the 9 to 5 grind.

Ever dreamt of travelling the world while pursuing a career you love? Meet Orion Zuyderhoff-Grey, an ambitious photographer who has carved out a freelance career that  marries his love of travel with his creative passion.

The effect of the pandemic on the freelance industry has been twofold over the past year.

We caught up with Paul Price, freelance Digital Designer, about his life in freelancing and aspirations for the future for a rapid fire round of questions.

The man behind Freelancer Club and ex-fashion photographer of over 12 years, Matt Dowling, talks about his time as a photographer, directing divas, alternative techniques when working with models and how to produce pro images out of the most nervous of subjects. Model direction, the unconventional way.

“I’ve not really seen many hair and makeup adverts on a car. Everyone’s on social media, in magazines or have business cards. Driving around or having your car parked is a great way to get people to notice your business.”

Director of Freelancer Club, Matt Dowling, is interviewed by freelance Illustrator, Holly Exley about the true cost of free work and how we can fight it.