Elusive 1st portrait client and wedding inquiries...

ChallengedOne · 05-25-2011, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by Bill_R

So, the OP has done this wedding by now? How about some shots?

No the op has not I have turned down three weddings. Have one on the line for a September wedding outdoors... I'm thinking I need more detail but with the church and low light issue a moot point I might accept that wedding. In mean time I've been learning my new photoshop cs5 and lightroom software to see what else I can do above and beyond "uncle Joe".

Furthermore as offended as I was with the family reunion had a compromise fallen in say the 6-700.00 I would have done it. Possibly even lower just for the 55 families buisness exposure. The client would not budge off the $200.00. Ohh well...

NicoleAu · 05-25-2011, 11:09 PM

At $200 you would have done yourself a disservice. Some things just aren't worth doing.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-05-2011, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

I have no intention of humiliating myself in public about using the wrong sync speed.

Been there, seen that and got both movie and T shirt, my excuse was I was using someone else's kit, some fancy other brand nonsense, what was your excuse?

Wasn't a wedding so I could do a re-shoot at a later date and save face.

bluebronco · 06-05-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Photography isn't the only field like that. Check out this knucklehead.

Try running a graphic design firm! I consider it a professional occupation. Granted, I am not a Dr. or lawyer, but it is a skill. When people complain about price and suggest their neighbor or friend can do it at a fraction of my price, I ask them, "If you were being sued or needed surgery, would you use your neighbor or friend?" Works a lot of the time.

v5planet · 06-05-2011, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by bluebronco

Try running a graphic design firm! I consider it a professional occupation. Granted, I am not a Dr. or lawyer, but it is a skill. When people complain about price and suggest their neighbor or friend can do it at a fraction of my price, I ask them, "If you were being sued or needed surgery, would you use your neighbor or friend?" Works a lot of the time.

My sister worked freelance graphic design and digital post production for a spell, and she always made it sound like such a harrowing experience. People enthusiastically getting you on board and then when you quote them an extremely reasonable (perhaps borderline unreasonable-for-the-artist) estimated cost they'd flake out and say things like, "Oh, well... we had a guy last year who worked for us for free. Sorry, I don't think we can pay you."

I mean, what?

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05-25-2011, 10:27 PM	#31
ChallengedOne Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 71 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bill_R So, the OP has done this wedding by now? How about some shots? No the op has not I have turned down three weddings. Have one on the line for a September wedding outdoors... I'm thinking I need more detail but with the church and low light issue a moot point I might accept that wedding. In mean time I've been learning my new photoshop cs5 and lightroom software to see what else I can do above and beyond "uncle Joe". Furthermore as offended as I was with the family reunion had a compromise fallen in say the 6-700.00 I would have done it. Possibly even lower just for the 55 families buisness exposure. The client would not budge off the $200.00. Ohh well...

05-25-2011, 11:09 PM	#32
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539	At $200 you would have done yourself a disservice. Some things just aren't worth doing.

06-05-2011, 10:09 AM	#33
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by RioRico I have no intention of humiliating myself in public about using the wrong sync speed. Been there, seen that and got both movie and T shirt, my excuse was I was using someone else's kit, some fancy other brand nonsense, what was your excuse? Wasn't a wedding so I could do a re-shoot at a later date and save face.

06-05-2011, 11:54 AM	#34
bluebronco Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 170	Originally posted by Mike Cash Photography isn't the only field like that. Check out this knucklehead. Try running a graphic design firm! I consider it a professional occupation. Granted, I am not a Dr. or lawyer, but it is a skill. When people complain about price and suggest their neighbor or friend can do it at a fraction of my price, I ask them, "If you were being sued or needed surgery, would you use your neighbor or friend?" Works a lot of the time.

06-05-2011, 01:19 PM	#35
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by bluebronco Try running a graphic design firm! I consider it a professional occupation. Granted, I am not a Dr. or lawyer, but it is a skill. When people complain about price and suggest their neighbor or friend can do it at a fraction of my price, I ask them, "If you were being sued or needed surgery, would you use your neighbor or friend?" Works a lot of the time. My sister worked freelance graphic design and digital post production for a spell, and she always made it sound like such a harrowing experience. People enthusiastically getting you on board and then when you quote them an extremely reasonable (perhaps borderline unreasonable-for-the-artist) estimated cost they'd flake out and say things like, "Oh, well... we had a guy last year who worked for us for free. Sorry, I don't think we can pay you." I mean, what?