My graphic design skills are just mediocre. Instead of hiring someone to design a book cover for me, I reached out to my university’s art, graphic design, and photography students for a real-world opportunity to include in their professional portfolio. You can do this too whether you need photo or video work done. Reach out to your fellow students and offer them ‘real-world’ opportunities to supplement their growing portfolio.

They get a leg up on their classmates and you get free work.

Win-Win.