This is Why I Would Never Do Photography for People
Apr 12, 2015 07:11:41 #
I'm sure you've heard this and worse...
http://petapixel.com/2015/04/11/photography-woes-meme-shares-the-cringeworthy-experiences-of-photographers/
http://petapixel.com/2015/04/11/photography-woes-meme-shares-the-cringeworthy-experiences-of-photographers/
Apr 12, 2015 07:41:13 #
Apr 12, 2015 08:05:32 #
Lenf wrote:
Yup, I will stick to wildlife, they don't talk back Jerry.. Thanks
I've always preferred landscapes to people, and when I started at UHH, I was surprised to see that I was in the majority. :D
Apr 12, 2015 13:53:13 #
Apr 12, 2015 14:01:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm sure you've heard this and worse...
http://petapixel.com/2015/04/11/photography-woes-meme-shares-the-cringeworthy-experiences-of-photographers/
http://petapixel.com/2015/04/11/photography-woes-meme-shares-the-cringeworthy-experiences-of-photographers/
Funny - I hope this didn't all happen to the same photographer.
Apr 12, 2015 14:40:40 #
pete-m wrote:
Funny - I hope this didn't all happen to the same photographer.
Yeah, right before he decided to change professions.
Apr 12, 2015 18:30:32 #
Apr 13, 2015 06:06:40 #
Apr 13, 2015 07:01:27 #
Before I retired I worked for an advertising firm. They always demanded payment in advance. You sure lose a lot of potential customers, but so many of them don't want to pay anyway. So it's not a loss
Apr 13, 2015 07:51:52 #
Ya, pretty much my experience with my limited exposure to shooting people. Still, when I am able to get that one magical moment it makes it all worth it.
Apr 13, 2015 10:16:27 #
Apr 13, 2015 10:19:27 #
Back in the day when I was doing weddings, I had a very strong contract to protect myself from these occurrences.
One of the stipulations: 50% at contract signing, balance at the rehearsal. Never had a problem getting paid.
Another situation covered - I am not responsible for actions of your guests or others providing services for you.
I always knew upfront what the customer was buying - it was spelled out in detail in the contract.
Never did I have a potential client refuse to sign the contract.
One of the stipulations: 50% at contract signing, balance at the rehearsal. Never had a problem getting paid.
Another situation covered - I am not responsible for actions of your guests or others providing services for you.
I always knew upfront what the customer was buying - it was spelled out in detail in the contract.
Never did I have a potential client refuse to sign the contract.
Apr 13, 2015 10:24:54 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm sure you've heard this and worse...
http://petapixel.com/2015/04/11/photography-woes-meme-shares-the-cringeworthy-experiences-of-photographers/
http://petapixel.com/2015/04/11/photography-woes-meme-shares-the-cringeworthy-experiences-of-photographers/
My current photo teacher had us shoot people for our assignment, just two weeks ago. I had told the neighbors that if the teacher wants portraits, maybe I can use them as subjects. I borrowed a light meter from the teacher and he asked me if I was charging a "200 hundred dollar sitting fee"? :shock:
Thanx Jerry.
Apr 13, 2015 10:26:18 #
Madman wrote:
Back in the day when I was doing weddings, I had a... (show quote)
Great CYA story, thanks.
Apr 13, 2015 10:26:47 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm sure you've heard this and worse...
http://petapixel.com/2015/04/11/photography-woes-meme-shares-the-cringeworthy-experiences-of-photographers/
http://petapixel.com/2015/04/11/photography-woes-meme-shares-the-cringeworthy-experiences-of-photographers/
I wouldn't shoot people for money. That's why I only did about two weddings once I discovered, the hard way, that you can never please the mother.
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