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02/28/2004 06:42:32 PM · #26 |
Your ability is obviously in no doubt.
But do not undervalue your work. I learned very quickly that people will do everything possible to drive you down on price - even if you're the cheapest in the market. You can get yourself into a huge tangle as soon as you start giving discounts and people are right - the ones who demand the best 'deals' are always the most demanding and likely to complain. If people want a professional service the they should be prepared to pay for it. I am now deeply offended by customers who say 'my uncle's mate Bob can do it for half your price'. Good luck to them - they'll get amateur results from amateurs.
Weddings are HARD work and stressful but they're good money and a whole lot of fun.
I'd say go for it. You've got nothing to lose. But don't undervalue your work. You're a great photographer. Perhaps charge $100 less than the competition but only to secure the deal.
Good luck - it's great fun! |
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02/28/2004 07:13:49 PM · #27 |
I didn't read all these reploes, as I am in a hurry. My first thought is DON'T! If you want to do it cheap I suggest shooting film and turning it over to her unprocessed. People I knoe that do this charge $500 plus film. The backend (reorders, enlargements) is what kills you on weddings if you don't have it down to a science. I wish you luck! Weddings can be fun or a nightmare or, both...
PS: Remember to shoot lots! Everything is important usually... and get shots of all the family. And lots of the bride of course. |
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02/28/2004 08:31:30 PM · #28 |
I called her back to find out how much she wanted to spend. The budget is $650. I do not have a list of 'expectations' yet. I agreed to meet with the couple to discuss it in more detail next saturday. I don't see a lot happening for that amount of money.
Thanks for the feedback.
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02/28/2004 08:35:33 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
The budget is $650. |
FYI, that's about 1/5 of what we used to charge for the cheapest package we had. That was an album of 10 prints from the day. Proofs were $5 ea or $2 ea if all of them were purchased. We NEVER gave away negs.
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02/29/2004 12:32:03 AM · #30 |
Setzler, my brother got married last weekend and let me tell you the photographer worked her butt off. She was a pro and even had a helper to arrange people for the photographs, etc. Her equipment and attention to detail was amazing. She was like a movie director in how she arranged things, people, lighting, etc.
I don't know what her fee was, but I'm telling you, you better know what you are doing if you do it and are the main photographer. The groom and bride want the best pics money can buy. If you aren't up to this, maybe suggest that they should hire a pro and then you'll do it for free (as a learning experience) with a small charge, and then sell them prints, etc. beyond that?
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02/29/2004 12:40:34 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
You could always tell her that you'll shoot her wedding for expenses, but you're going to use a pinhole camera. Then explain how that your pinhole camera will be made from an old oatmeal box and each shot will take 10-15 minutes to get set up, including going into a closet to unload and reload the camera between each shot. If she still is interested, ask her for a deposit up front, so you can go buy oatmeal. |
that's the funniest thing I've read all day!
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