Senior pics...am I overreacting?
Aug 20, 2013 08:30:08 #
BabyNurse wrote:
My daughter went to pick up senior pic from the photographer. They were not ready. He told her that he still needed to take them over to CVS (pharmacy) for processing. I couldn't believe my ears. CVS pharmacy? Do professional photographers really use CVS? This man's work is not cheap and his work is not equal to the price he charges. JMHO I told her what I thought and she rolled her eyes and was probably wishing she had not said anything. Am I overreacting? If so, I will gladly apologize.
All that being a Professional Photographer means, is the he gets paid for his work. Other than that, he's an amateur!
Aug 20, 2013 08:31:24 #
Aug 20, 2013 08:35:36 #
I did not charge them for taking wedding photos! I gave them an album with 4 by six ink jet proofs, and 6 8x10 archival prints from a professional lab and a 12X 18 canvas portrait. I also gave them a DVD with their photos. on it. I did the shoot as a gift to the couple. I understand the importance of paper,ink and processing.
Aug 20, 2013 08:41:07 #
standing wrote:
why are you picking on cab drivers? let he without sins cast the first stone.
Just NY Cabbies
Aug 20, 2013 08:46:36 #
I am an amateur! After 63 years of shooting, I have never lost the the love I have for photography. It is not a job it is a passion!
Aug 20, 2013 08:57:16 #
BabyNurse wrote:
My daughter went to pick up senior pic from the photographer. They were not ready. He told her that he still needed to take them over to CVS (pharmacy) for processing. I couldn't believe my ears. CVS pharmacy? Do professional photographers really use CVS? This man's work is not cheap and his work is not equal to the price he charges. JMHO I told her what I thought and she rolled her eyes and was probably wishing she had not said anything. Am I overreacting? If so, I will gladly apologize.
I've used CVS on rare occasions. More for quick proofs than anything else. They actually do a fairly good job. They just don't handle prints the size I usually need, 12x18in and 16x20.
The overall quality depends on the staff responsible for the machines. If they are cleaned and maintained, they do a pretty good job. Though, if being paid, I'd use the professional printing house just a few blocks further from my house, or not admit to using CVS, Walgreens, or Costco.
The admission is an indication that that is where he is processing is a bit of an oversight on his part.
--Bob
Aug 20, 2013 09:07:51 #
jerryc41 wrote:
It's closer to his house than Walmart. :D
Good one jerry and you're probably right too!! lol lol Nothing against CVS, they used to do good by me when I used a film camera but I'm just your average amateur too. I just can't imagine a pro going to a CVS - or any other place - to get done what he/she is suppose to be doing themselves. I guess cutting corners to put more money in his/her pockets is the name of the game.
Aug 20, 2013 09:39:21 #
melody323
Loc: Cincinnati
You are not over-reacting. My daughter is a photographer and she only prints with a professional lab. She doesn't even share the name of the prof lab because the client can go on and order themselves however, they have to download their software and know how to crop the image, check the color, etc. If she told them, they would just call her and expect her to do that for them. She offers her images on CD and print pkgs. However, if the client wants to upload the pics and print somewhere, they are on their own. She tells them to not print at Sam's Club or Walgreens as it corrupts the CD. They are not prof printing labs and can't handle the high resolution.
I don't know this guy, but I would always suggest checking out other photographers work before booking.
For example, check out the senior gallery on my daughter's website:
http://www.siennaphotography.net/p481480509
I think she does a great job!
I would really consider getting a refund and going elsewhere as senior pics only happen once in a life time like wedding pics! :)
I don't know this guy, but I would always suggest checking out other photographers work before booking.
For example, check out the senior gallery on my daughter's website:
http://www.siennaphotography.net/p481480509
I think she does a great job!
I would really consider getting a refund and going elsewhere as senior pics only happen once in a life time like wedding pics! :)
Aug 20, 2013 10:10:49 #
melody323 wrote:
You are not over-reacting. My daughter is a photo... (show quote)
I just checked your daughter's website - now that's a photographer that knows what they're doing!!!
Aug 20, 2013 10:22:56 #
Aug 20, 2013 10:26:25 #
melody323
Loc: Cincinnati
Thank you! I'm pretty proud of her! She just graduated from college with a BFA in Illustration. She paints and draws too! :) She is only 22! Yes, I'm a little proud of her! lol
I hope you are able to find a more professional photographer and get great photos of your daughter!
Good Luck!
I hope you are able to find a more professional photographer and get great photos of your daughter!
Good Luck!
Aug 20, 2013 10:30:27 #
hj wrote:
I would never, never give someone their official wedding photos printed on an ink jet printer. You want quality and longevity for those kind of life events.
High-end ink jet printers from Epson, Canon, HP, are fully archival and incredible quality. You must only be familiar with the low-end stuff which can produce great images but not offer 100 year+ longevity.
Aug 20, 2013 10:40:37 #
Hypno wrote:
Maybe he was joking. "Wait till I get them back from CVS" Is like asking a New York Cab driver "Where did you got your drivers licence, at Sears?"
Monkey-wards mail in catalog.
Aug 20, 2013 11:08:06 #
I wonder if CVS is sending them out to a more dedicated printer or just running them through there machine?
Aug 20, 2013 11:10:05 #
melody323
Loc: Cincinnati
That is a possibility. Meijers uses snapfish to print theirs if you order online and that works fine.
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