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Jun 25, 2015 06:02:41   #
Bobbee
 
I always thought my bids were lower than they should be. Even then I get AOT of people saying they found someone cheaper. Read down to the message. Now I know why. As Mullner said.....They are out there.

Dawn P.

What
Need a Wedding Photographer

Photo needs
Wedding preparation (e.g. getting ready), Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, I'm not sure yet

Photo style
Candid (captured in the moment), Other (whatever looks amazing)

Guests
50-100

Photographer required to travel to multiple locations?
Yes - describe distance/mileage (maybe)

Photo products
CD / DVD, Physical proofs and prints, Ability to purchase prints online, I'm not sure

Total budget for photographer's services and images
$400-$600

Phone call or meeting
Other (EMAIL for now)

When is the best date for a call or in person meeting?
As soon as possible

Best time
Late afternoon (3-6pm)

Engagement photos needed
No

Message
I honestly want a price cheaper than that. I have someone that offered this too me.

Package 1- the whole day including a cd of all your pictures with editing if needed.

Package 2- for the whole day including a cd of all your pictures with editing if needed and a few prints, 8�10 (2) 5�7 (5). These packages ran below 150$ but the problem is that she work alone. We may need to photographer for at least the morning getting ready part. The women bridal party maybe in a different location than the groom party.

When
Date: Sat Oct 10 2015 Time: 4pm Length: 0 hours

Where
Land O Lakes, FL 34638

Phone number
Not available

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Jun 25, 2015 06:25:56   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Sounds like a great deal, especially, "I'm not sure."

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Jun 25, 2015 06:32:26   #
Bobbee
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Sounds like a great deal, especially, "I'm not sure."


When I see 'I'm not sure in the price or Photography material I delete and stop reading. But this caught my eye. Imagine working 8+ hours shooting then hours editing for $150. And two locations.

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Jun 25, 2015 07:11:19   #
GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan
 
LoL

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Jun 25, 2015 07:31:42   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Bobbee wrote:
I always thought my bids were lower than they should be. Even then I get AOT of people saying they found someone cheaper. Read down to the message. Now I know why. As Mullner said.....They are out there.

Dawn P.

What
Need a Wedding Photographer

Photo needs
Wedding preparation (e.g. getting ready), Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, I'm not sure yet

Photo style
Candid (captured in the moment), Other (whatever looks amazing)

Guests
50-100

Photographer required to travel to multiple locations?
Yes - describe distance/mileage (maybe)

Photo products
CD / DVD, Physical proofs and prints, Ability to purchase prints online, I'm not sure

Total budget for photographer's services and images
$400-$600

Phone call or meeting
Other (EMAIL for now)

When is the best date for a call or in person meeting?
As soon as possible

Best time
Late afternoon (3-6pm)

Engagement photos needed
No

Message
I honestly want a price cheaper than that. I have someone that offered this too me.

Package 1- the whole day including a cd of all your pictures with editing if needed.

Package 2- for the whole day including a cd of all your pictures with editing if needed and a few prints, 8�10 (2) 5�7 (5). These packages ran below 150$ but the problem is that she work alone. We may need to photographer for at least the morning getting ready part. The women bridal party maybe in a different location than the groom party.

When
Date: Sat Oct 10 2015 Time: 4pm Length: 0 hours

Where
Land O Lakes, FL 34638

Phone number
Not available
I always thought my bids were lower than they shou... (show quote)


I've seen a charge of $20 for the wedding. $40 total if reception is wanted, as well. This was on craigslist.
--Bob

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Jun 25, 2015 08:13:33   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
rmalarz wrote:
I've seen a charge of $20 for the wedding. $40 total if reception is wanted, as well. This was on craigslist.
--Bob

If they offered free food at the reception, maybe the photog would drop the extra $20 charge. :D

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Jun 25, 2015 09:28:37   #
GTinSoCal Loc: Palmdale, CA
 
I wish I could say this surprises me, really really wish :-/

I went to a wedding (guest) that they had been asking for help to get a photographer for a "good deal".
I introduced them to a couple that I thought could do what they wanted, didn't hear anything. Went to the wedding and saw a high school student with a P&S - oops - I forgot, they are called Compact Digital Cameras now...

A month or so after the wedding, they asked if I could fix some of the photos that were taken that day. Of course I said I see what I could do.
Not much. There were a few shots that if they had been exposed properly, or even close, would have been really nice. I manged to save 2.
10 hours of shooting and they got 2 decent photos, which they didn't pay for the processing because the kid didn't know how :-(

But, hey, they got a "good deal"!
$50 for the day!!! :-/

I got a bottle of Woodford Reserve for my work on the photos :-D

GT

Bobbee wrote:
I always thought my bids were lower than they should be. Even then I get AOT of people saying they found someone cheaper. Read down to the message. Now I know why. As Mullner said.....They are out there.

Dawn P.

What
Need a Wedding Photographer

Photo needs
Wedding preparation (e.g. getting ready), Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, I'm not sure yet

Photo style
Candid (captured in the moment), Other (whatever looks amazing)

Guests
50-100

Photographer required to travel to multiple locations?
Yes - describe distance/mileage (maybe)

Photo products
CD / DVD, Physical proofs and prints, Ability to purchase prints online, I'm not sure

Total budget for photographer's services and images
$400-$600

Phone call or meeting
Other (EMAIL for now)

When is the best date for a call or in person meeting?
As soon as possible

Best time
Late afternoon (3-6pm)

Engagement photos needed
No

Message
I honestly want a price cheaper than that. I have someone that offered this too me.

Package 1- the whole day including a cd of all your pictures with editing if needed.

Package 2- for the whole day including a cd of all your pictures with editing if needed and a few prints, 8�10 (2) 5�7 (5). These packages ran below 150$ but the problem is that she work alone. We may need to photographer for at least the morning getting ready part. The women bridal party maybe in a different location than the groom party.

When
Date: Sat Oct 10 2015 Time: 4pm Length: 0 hours

Where
Land O Lakes, FL 34638

Phone number
Not available
I always thought my bids were lower than they shou... (show quote)

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Jun 25, 2015 09:31:27   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
jerryc41 wrote:
If they offered free food at the reception, maybe the photog would drop the extra $20 charge. :D


Jerry, I've been offered that before for photographing an event at a pub. The problem is, I'm working while the food is available, and I refuse to drink any alcohol while I'm working. So, just when did they expect me to take advantage of their hospitality.

We worked out a better price and a free meal and drinks after all the work was done. That not eating and drinking while working impressed the owner of the pub so much, I was their official photographer for every event afterwards.

The manager also slipped me some extra dollars, frequently. That along with randomly occurring evenings of no charge for drinks.
--Bob

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Jun 25, 2015 09:35:00   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
GTinSoCal wrote:
I wish I could say this surprises me, really really wish :-/

I went to a wedding (guest) that they had been asking for help to get a photographer for a "good deal".
I introduced them to a couple that I thought could do what they wanted, didn't hear anything. Went to the wedding and saw a high school student with a P&S - oops - I forgot, they are called Compact Digital Cameras now...

A month or so after the wedding, they asked if I could fix some of the photos that were taken that day. Of course I said I see what I could do.
Not much. There were a few shots that if they had been exposed properly, or even close, would have been really nice. I manged to save 2.
10 hours of shooting and they got 2 decent photos, which they didn't pay for the processing because the kid didn't know how :-(

But, hey, they got a "good deal"!
$50 for the day!!! :-/

I got a bottle of Woodford Reserve for my work on the photos :-D

GT
I wish I could say this surprises me, really reall... (show quote)


Though I adamantly refuse to work weddings as of the last couple of years, I used to tell people my pricing. My approach after they'd hire someone for 1/2 the amount was, don't ask me to retouch. You won't be able to afford it.
--Bob

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Jun 25, 2015 09:58:34   #
GTinSoCal Loc: Palmdale, CA
 
That is something I wouldn't do to a friend though :-/
since I was the Best Man :-D

GT

rmalarz wrote:
Though I adamantly refuse to work weddings as of the last couple of years, I used to tell people my pricing. My approach after they'd hire someone for 1/2 the amount was, don't ask me to retouch. You won't be able to afford it.
--Bob

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Jun 25, 2015 10:40:27   #
Bobbee
 
rmalarz wrote:
Jerry, I've been offered that before for photographing an event at a pub. The problem is, I'm working while the food is available, and I refuse to drink any alcohol while I'm working. So, just when did they expect me to take advantage of their hospitality.

We worked out a better price and a free meal and drinks after all the work was done. That not eating and drinking while working impressed the owner of the pub so much, I was their official photographer for every event afterwards.

The manager also slipped me some extra dollars, frequently. That along with randomly occurring evenings of no charge for drinks.
--Bob
Jerry, I've been offered that before for photograp... (show quote)


When everything is done and I am about to pack up, I go to the bar and have one beer. My assistant drives home to get her car in front of my house and I extract the mini cooler in the backseat of my truck and get the first of two beers, along with sandwiches my wife packs.

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Jun 25, 2015 10:48:24   #
superpijak Loc: Middle TN
 
Bobbee wrote:
I always thought my bids were lower than they should be. Even then I get AOT of people saying they found someone cheaper. Read down to the message. Now I know why. As Mullner said.....They are out there.

Dawn P.

What
Need a Wedding Photographer

Photo needs
Wedding preparation (e.g. getting ready), Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, I'm not sure yet

Photo style
Candid (captured in the moment), Other (whatever looks amazing)

Guests
50-100

Photographer required to travel to multiple locations?
Yes - describe distance/mileage (maybe)

Photo products
CD / DVD, Physical proofs and prints, Ability to purchase prints online, I'm not sure

Total budget for photographer's services and images
$400-$600

Phone call or meeting
Other (EMAIL for now)

When is the best date for a call or in person meeting?
As soon as possible

Best time
Late afternoon (3-6pm)

Engagement photos needed
No

Message
I honestly want a price cheaper than that. I have someone that offered this too me.

Package 1- the whole day including a cd of all your pictures with editing if needed.

Package 2- for the whole day including a cd of all your pictures with editing if needed and a few prints, 8�10 (2) 5�7 (5). These packages ran below 150$ but the problem is that she work alone. We may need to photographer for at least the morning getting ready part. The women bridal party maybe in a different location than the groom party.

When
Date: Sat Oct 10 2015 Time: 4pm Length: 0 hours

Where
Land O Lakes, FL 34638

Phone number
Not available
I always thought my bids were lower than they shou... (show quote)


Answer: Go with the better price and enjoy what you get.
and be thankful you avoided a nightmare

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Jun 26, 2015 07:22:28   #
dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida
 
Oh yes, then there is the DJ with lights and sound... guests help carry in the equipment... sound is canned and on tape.. he runs around eating drinking and hitting on gals and even the new bride, and gets paid and equipment fee to boot.

I did two weddings, one for free. Another for a fee, should have been paid up front cause I got it in the rear.

Remember that Florida is a "right to work" state. Keeps wages low.

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Jun 26, 2015 07:29:59   #
banjonut Loc: Southern Michigan
 
I've been to Woodford Reserve. Twice. Nice place. Nice bourbon.

Woodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve...
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Jun 26, 2015 07:37:40   #
Bobbee
 
I have a wedding in Hillsborugh River Park tomorrow. Going tonight, they are setting up today and I want to see what they have done and what I am walking into. Next month I am at Heritage Golf and Country club. I have been preparing for this for a few weeks. There is a shot on the 18th green that overlooks the Pond in front of the huge club house and the club house (obviously) I have this picture in my mind already. Cannot wiat!! Brought a Lastolite LASLF7878 and sun screen in prep for the afternoon sun out there. Then I have a SS wedding there in Oct. The coordinator was saying, when I met the B&G there a few weeks ago to walk the place, they are having their first, I told her, I know, I am doing it. She smile and said, well they are certainly going to benefit from you experience now.

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