Ok, I'm back. I just came across another blog that you have got to read. It's John Harrington's blog, the same guy that wrote Best Business Practices for Photographers. Roll on over to http://photobusinessforum.blogspot.com/ and mark it down on your follow list.
Then, you've got to watch this video! It's got quite a few bad words in it, so turn your speakers down if the kids are jumping on the bed behind you. It's about a writer, and his anger at amateur rookies that take the bread off the tables of the big players.
Now, I've thought about this subject to no end. And, granted, there should be debate on it. But I can't see the fool that comes out the gate, with the camera freshly unboxed, charging a client what the pros do. That's ludicrous. It all depends on overhead, and ---should---and I stress should depend on the portfolio of previous work. The thing I have found strange about this business is that most of the potential photography shoppers don't know a thing about photography, or what makes a pro's work different than the amateur's. A lot of them also equate the price to one's ability, without even looking to make sure their assumption is correct.
I've thought extensively about making some sort of price list, or flat rate fee calculation table that could be used to set prices among photographers, without price fixing issues, but even then, who is to say that the amateurs would use it! Anyway, I'm a semi-pro that's learning about becoming pro, and anyone that wants to discuss pricing, and the setting thereof is more than welcome to leave comments here. Until then, I'm gonna go fool around with HDR.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Must see places-for photographers
Photo.net is a site that I think every serious photographer needs to be a member of. They have a ton of forums, from critique forums, to ones on running your business. You wouldn't believe how many people have the same questions that you do, and how many are willing to answer them. You can join for free, with limited uploads, or $25/year for unlimited uploads but the most valuable thing is the forums. You owe it to yourself to become a member.
Well, I was over there reading some of the posts today and came across a link to a blog you must take a look at. Go to http://www.nigelmerrick.com/zenologue/ It is one of the most in-depth blogs on starting/running a photo business I've ever found. I wish there were more like it.
I'll leave you with a photo I shot a couple years ago, on a cemetary headstone.
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