Photography Party
Jan 9, 2013 09:09:45 #
I think some of you have the wrong idea of what the OP was asking about. chelesphotograpy and I have been talking via PM and I have given her some pointers on how I and another photographer do photography/portrait parties.
A portrait/photography party is like a tupperware party. A host invites her friends over with the idea that they will sit around and talk, visit, have a couple of drinks and have their pictures taken by a professional photographer that has been hired for the evening. The photographer offers a "group" rate and runs the evening like a mini-photo session. Everyone participating pays the photographer for a 15+ minute session, the photographer delivers whatever package was agreed to and the host gets a discount or extra product.
Everyone has fun, the photographer hopefully gets some new future clients from the event and makes some quick easy money.
A portrait/photography party is like a tupperware party. A host invites her friends over with the idea that they will sit around and talk, visit, have a couple of drinks and have their pictures taken by a professional photographer that has been hired for the evening. The photographer offers a "group" rate and runs the evening like a mini-photo session. Everyone participating pays the photographer for a 15+ minute session, the photographer delivers whatever package was agreed to and the host gets a discount or extra product.
Everyone has fun, the photographer hopefully gets some new future clients from the event and makes some quick easy money.
Jan 9, 2013 09:44:01 #
How about a "group cruise"? We can help! Send me a direct message if you are interested.
Jan 9, 2013 09:51:13 #
UXOEOD wrote:
The wife and I threw a dinner party a few months a... (show quote)
I used to do these all the time in Birmingham where I interacted with many students and teachers in a photography program. Just as described. Maybe six to twelve people plus significant others. Food & snacks. One time I made the mistake of serving Big Mama Margaritas and everyone passed out once the slide show started.
Jan 9, 2013 10:46:40 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Parties?
Like the ones that you can find on meetup?
http://www.meetup.com/find/
Do as search for photography in your area, there may already be a group.
OR
A gathering of people to have a "party."
Like the ones that you can find on meetup?
http://www.meetup.com/find/
Do as search for photography in your area, there may already be a group.
OR
A gathering of people to have a "party."
That looks a great site.....Thanks
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Jan 9, 2013 10:54:22 #
chelesphotography wrote:
I am trying some new ideas this year. I want to do photography parties. Has anyone ever done this and if so how did you work it?
Thanks!
Michele
Thanks!
Michele
Maybe you should call it the 12 steps of Photohaulics.
Jan 9, 2013 10:55:05 #
jbslord
Loc: Coventry UK
What a wicked idea... so many interesting possibilities and opportunities. I'm always up for a party and adding photography to the mix could make for interesting. The idea of everyone bringing 10 photos is brilliant and I would agree that the invitation should specify a penalty for anyone who shows up without photos. There are a number of avid photographers that always show up to the local hockey games. Maybe an end of season party where everyone brings their best photos and invite the team as well. We'll keep you all posted!
Jan 9, 2013 10:55:05 #
jbslord
Loc: Coventry UK
What a wicked idea... so many interesting possibilities and opportunities. I'm always up for a party and adding photography to the mix could make for interesting. The idea of everyone bringing 10 photos is brilliant and I would agree that the invitation should specify a penalty for anyone who shows up without photos. There are a number of avid photographers that always show up to the local hockey games. Maybe an end of season party where everyone brings their best photos and invite the team as well. We'll keep you all posted!
Jan 9, 2013 12:22:11 #
It is doubtful I would go to a photo party....I would be bored. At least with Tupperware, everyone is getting to look and handle the items and hostess is paying attention to everyone. Maybe I have the wrong idea.
I think to be interesting it would have to have good prizes, good food, drinks and something to really keep people occupied while you are taking pics of guests. Maybe combining a Tupperware or makeup sales party with a photo opp. would be fun. Might also save some expense.
I think to be interesting it would have to have good prizes, good food, drinks and something to really keep people occupied while you are taking pics of guests. Maybe combining a Tupperware or makeup sales party with a photo opp. would be fun. Might also save some expense.
Jan 9, 2013 12:26:39 #
I would suggest that photography may already be doing this and often. I belong to one meetup group that has a monthly meeting at a restaurant to discuss photography and show pictures. To join meetup is free, each group may have a small fee to be part of it. Another group has an picnic each summer and a holiday party as well as one or two phot scavenger hunts. Most all photo meetup groups have many events (almost every weekend) to go shoot at a location. Shooting with a group has it advantages.
Jan 9, 2013 13:54:39 #
texaseve wrote:
Maybe combining a Tupperware or makeup sales party with a photo opp. would be fun. Might also save some expense.
Great. I really NEED photos of myself with my new tupperware! ;-)
Jan 9, 2013 14:06:56 #
OddJobber wrote:
Great. I really NEED photos of myself with my new tupperware! ;-)
texaseve wrote:
Maybe combining a Tupperware or makeup sales party with a photo opp. would be fun. Might also save some expense.
Great. I really NEED photos of myself with my new tupperware! ;-)
You can seal in that fresh, youthful appearance.
Jan 9, 2013 14:26:41 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
You can seal in that fresh, youthful appearance.
OddJobber wrote:
Great. I really NEED photos of myself with my new tupperware! ;-)
texaseve wrote:
Maybe combining a Tupperware or makeup sales party with a photo opp. would be fun. Might also save some expense.
Great. I really NEED photos of myself with my new tupperware! ;-)
You can seal in that fresh, youthful appearance.
:-D I have too much junk in my kitchen and makeup does not help me much....just ideas.
Jan 9, 2013 14:31:14 #
That is a very good idea. I live in Balt.Co. also. Do you go to any meet-ups or would you be interested??
Druid Ridge
Mt. Vernon
Jan 9, 2013 14:55:45 #
Jan 10, 2013 04:07:09 #
Another twist on the photo party is to take any gathering, wedding, christening, prom, job promotion/leaving etc.
Provide enough cheap disposable cameras for each guest and ask them all to take a few photographs during the event.
Collect up the cameras at the end, and then YOU process the photos, print as thumbnails and solicit sales from the printing.
The cameras can be used many times and your expertise is used in cropping, post processing etc.
I experienced this at a wedding some years ago, and it was very successful for the photographer. To be fair he also provided a back drop on a stand for more formal photographs and took some himself.
Provide enough cheap disposable cameras for each guest and ask them all to take a few photographs during the event.
Collect up the cameras at the end, and then YOU process the photos, print as thumbnails and solicit sales from the printing.
The cameras can be used many times and your expertise is used in cropping, post processing etc.
I experienced this at a wedding some years ago, and it was very successful for the photographer. To be fair he also provided a back drop on a stand for more formal photographs and took some himself.
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