Senior pics...am I overreacting?
Aug 20, 2013 11:10:34 #
Aug 20, 2013 11:15:45 #
Aug 20, 2013 11:35:01 #
Aug 20, 2013 12:25:37 #
LATTE wrote:
What a Clown !!
This person just didn't get why HS Senior photos are a big deal in some areas.
That's why they asked.
Your answer was just rude.
Ignorance can be fixed.
Stupidity can't.
Aug 20, 2013 12:51:27 #
Annie_Girl wrote:
And with that my head just hit my desk.... sorry there is a HUGE difference between using a place like CVS, Costco and Walmart compared to using a pro level lab, if you can't tell the difference between the them when laid out side by side, I would suggest you need to get your eyes checked.
http://coreyann.com/blog/corey-talks/corey-talks-print-comparisons-consumer
http://paintthemoon.net/blog/2011/10/photoshop-actions-why-your-print-lab-is-so-important/
http://coreyann.com/blog/corey-talks/corey-talks-print-comparisons-consumer
http://paintthemoon.net/blog/2011/10/photoshop-actions-why-your-print-lab-is-so-important/
Sorry you feel that way but from what you have just said, I can tell you have not been doing this for long. You have that "my work is the best in the world" tone that so many new to the world of pro photography have. To many take what is read online and that is how the world is. Just by you posting such things confirms this. I take what you say with a grain of salt. Once you have live in the work of pro photography, you will understand. I wish you well.
Aug 20, 2013 13:29:42 #
prestonphoto wrote:
What???? A pro going to CVS????? OMG!!!! Sounds like a con game to me and smells just as bad. Can she get her money back? And no - you are definitely not reacting. CVS - probably uses Picasa for any PP work. The second I saw CVS the words fake and amateur jumped out.
A pro does all of his own work from clicking the camera to developing to any pp to delivering the finished product.
A pro does all of his own work from clicking the camera to developing to any pp to delivering the finished product.
If the guy had half a brain he would have processed them at CVS, put them in his own packaging and she would be none the wiser.
Do the guy a favor. Tell him he could make $150K for doing absolutely nada. He is stupid enough to run for Congress.
Aug 20, 2013 13:57:13 #
all time classic...
"Do the guy a favor. Tell him he could make $150K for doing absolutely nada. He is stupid enough to run for Congress."
And he can retire and just keep on drawing the bucks...
"Do the guy a favor. Tell him he could make $150K for doing absolutely nada. He is stupid enough to run for Congress."
And he can retire and just keep on drawing the bucks...
Aug 20, 2013 13:58:10 #
Are there any photos of the senior sitting, standing, laying or in any way posing with railroad tracks...that one is my favorite......:)
Aug 20, 2013 14:29:38 #
Annie_Girl wrote:
And with that my head just hit my desk.... sorry there is a HUGE difference between using a place like CVS, Costco and Walmart compared to using a pro level lab, if you can't tell the difference between the them when laid out side by side, I would suggest you need to get your eyes checked.
Are you saying that, just by looking at a negative, you can immediately tell if it had been processed by dip & dunk method or not? Unless there are obvious signs of scratches or roller marks on the processed negative, I certainly can't tell what method was used. If a CVS-type mini-lab uses properly calibrated and maintained machines, the results should be identical to those of the professional lab. It's really a matter of quality control, not actual quality.
Aug 20, 2013 14:43:15 #
melody323 wrote:
You are not over-reacting. My daughter is a photo... (show quote)
Melody, those are great. I understand why you are a bit proud of her work!
Aug 20, 2013 14:46:50 #
Aug 20, 2013 16:31:55 #
Lucian
Loc: From Wales, living in Ohio
PapaJoe69 wrote:
"Most schools hire a photographer to take senior portraits. They usually are paid by the school by volume (number of students shot) and offer a standard package. like going to a catered dinner. the emphasis is on quantity and not quality."
Just so you know how it works almost everywhere, the school agrees to a photographers proposal, they don't go out and search for then hire the photographer. The school looks at the proposal which in round about terms means they look to see how much the photographer is going to give them in back handers or commission if you like, from every student that passes through their studio door.
The school generally is not interested in the quality or ability of a photographer, it seems, but rather the amount they will be getting for allowing the photographer to be the "Official" senior photographer.
From what I hear many schools have mediocre photographers, or large corporate companies that try to tie up schools across the country (then look for a photographer to do the work for them by advertising on Craig's List for $10 an hr plus commission). They insist that the year book image must have been taken by that photographer, so many seniors use the "official Photog" for that they go to a studio that knows what they are doing for their reaL SENIOR PICS.
Many states who have specialist senior photographers in large cities, it is not uncommon for senior shoots and subsequent orders to go from $1,500 to over $6,000. Shocking yes but that is what the market is like, for those who were not aware of it.
Some of you may think you have just seen a top notch senior photographers work on here or elsewhere but to really see what the high end of senior photography is, I suggest you take a look here and click on the Senior tab. This will show you what is the real senior market and how real high end images look in today's market.
The post processing work is as much as the taking stage for lighting and posing. There is sooo much involved in doing a senior shoot, much more than just a nicely exposed snap shot. Look here guys http://petersphotography.com to see what is state of the art work. And they ARE expensive.
As for the OP's photographer in question, you are not over reacting no Pro Photographer would be using CVS as a lab. I use a few different labs WHCC is one and they can not be compared for the product offer, service and quality technicians to CVS, Wal-Mart or Costcos. They cost more and there is a very good reason why. To the OP, you need to take the blame to whomever chose your photographer.
"Most schools hire a photographer to take senior portraits. They usually are paid by the school by volume (number of students shot) and offer a standard package. like going to a catered dinner. the emphasis is on quantity and not quality."
Just so you know how it works almost everywhere, the school agrees to a photographers proposal, they don't go out and search for then hire the photographer. The school looks at the proposal which in round about terms means they look to see how much the photographer is going to give them in back handers or commission if you like, from every student that passes through their studio door.
The school generally is not interested in the quality or ability of a photographer, it seems, but rather the amount they will be getting for allowing the photographer to be the "Official" senior photographer.
From what I hear many schools have mediocre photographers, or large corporate companies that try to tie up schools across the country (then look for a photographer to do the work for them by advertising on Craig's List for $10 an hr plus commission). They insist that the year book image must have been taken by that photographer, so many seniors use the "official Photog" for that they go to a studio that knows what they are doing for their reaL SENIOR PICS.
Many states who have specialist senior photographers in large cities, it is not uncommon for senior shoots and subsequent orders to go from $1,500 to over $6,000. Shocking yes but that is what the market is like, for those who were not aware of it.
Some of you may think you have just seen a top notch senior photographers work on here or elsewhere but to really see what the high end of senior photography is, I suggest you take a look here and click on the Senior tab. This will show you what is the real senior market and how real high end images look in today's market.
The post processing work is as much as the taking stage for lighting and posing. There is sooo much involved in doing a senior shoot, much more than just a nicely exposed snap shot. Look here guys http://petersphotography.com to see what is state of the art work. And they ARE expensive.
As for the OP's photographer in question, you are not over reacting no Pro Photographer would be using CVS as a lab. I use a few different labs WHCC is one and they can not be compared for the product offer, service and quality technicians to CVS, Wal-Mart or Costcos. They cost more and there is a very good reason why. To the OP, you need to take the blame to whomever chose your photographer.
Aug 20, 2013 16:40:58 #
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Aug 20, 2013 17:07:21 #
Wall-E wrote:
Another talented, but not inexpensive senior photog is Woody Walters.
http://woodywalters.com/#
http://woodywalters.com/#
Thank you for sharing the link to Woody Walters website. The sight is absolutely stunning.
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