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08/19/2005 12:10:53 AM · #26 |
I have had my eye on the Canon 20D. I would shutter (bwahahaha, mispelled pun intended) to think of doing any kind of pro work with less than an SLR. I actually owned a medium format Mamiya 645 Pro TL in the past. I had a Metz 50 to go with it. Great rig, but going digital is a no brainer.
I realize that the amount of money proposed as an "investment" by my friend is inadequate to get started on a high quality, fully equipped pro level. But I think with intelligent choices I can make do. I will likely try to do some general portraiture and other less intense work before I begin truly soliciting wedddings. I have some plans, or at least ideas, to integrate web developement skills into the business venture as well. I don't really want to get into that though, for reasons pixie and others will understand.
It is awesome to read all these different opinions and commentaries on this very relevant subject for me and others. Thanks guys.
I will keep participating in this thread as long as it lasts. (As I should obviously) I may in fact research some potential ways I might spend 5000 and open it up for critique this Sunday. I'll keep everyone posted.
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08/19/2005 01:38:17 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by deapee:
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
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Of course you will shoot RAW.
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I disagree with that statement. I'm not trying to call you out Chris, because believe me, I see the benefits and the downfalls to be honest.
If you talk to some of the big-time digital wedding shooters, 90% of them are shooting JPG. They know their cameras, they know their lighting, and they just don't need to be bogged down by the processing of a RAW image. I guess being able to shoot twice as many shots with the same amount of memory is also a big thing.
I realize there are die-hard RAW folks here that will disagree, but in the wedding world, I think RAW guys are in the minority. |
I am basically a JPG shooter. Having shot a difficult wedding (the environment/lighting) I have expereicned firsthand the benefits of RAW. It gives you a safety net - +/- 2 stops of exposure. Perhaps after I shoot 30 weddings I will feel different, but having the extra lattitude saved several shots. They say to 'expose right' - and I agree, but with RAW and flash you can do that in the end, but capture a full stop underexposed and KNOW you're safe with that white dress/black tux. Also consider that film gives you more range, RAW allows you to have that same range if you need it.
As to processing time - blah, it takes no more time. well, ok, DL time from the flash card maybe. I use canon's DPP - it loads the ALL quickly, i cull hte baddies, tweak any taht need it, adj any WB issues (and there WILL be WB issues in churches!!!!!!!!!!) and spew them out as JPGs in no time. That is good enough for printed proofs, if that is what you need. For 8x10s or montages more work in PS.
As for card capacities - I shot a whole wedding on 1.7Gb All 7 hours. No problems. Gave the happy couple 210 proofs. 3 to 4 gig is better to have - and it is cheap. Dirt cheap compared to lenses or flash, etc.
You are a paid professional (or want to be). There are no do-overs. You are expected to get the photo - everytime, all the time, perfectly composed and properly exposed. Uncle harry can take chances, uncle harry can screw up. You cannot. You can be sued. You want referrals. It is not worth the risk of missing even one shot do to exposure issues to save what, 30 to 60 minutes processing time and $200 on CF cards?
If you must save space or time for some reason, at least shoot the church and formals in RAW.
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08/19/2005 03:30:34 AM · #28 |
I think the trick with RAW is to use it in difficult situations, but not rely on it.
The other trick is knowing what can and can't be achieved with RAW post-processing. It's all too easy to massacre an image, I find.
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07/10/2010 03:57:19 AM · #29 |
For running a successful business all you need a business plan. A business plan helps in number of ways. You will be able to attract potential investors and lenders and also can make your important decisions effectively and efficiently.
Regards,
Mariam
BizPlanCorner.com |
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07/10/2010 08:26:18 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by MariamHassan:
For running a successful business all you need a business plan. A business plan helps in number of ways. You will be able to attract potential investors and lenders and also can make your important decisions effectively and efficiently.
Regards,
Mariam
BizPlanCorner.com |
That's all very well and good in theory, but the best business plan in the world won't work in the photography field, ESPECIALLY with weddings if you don't have the right equipment, talent, and experience.
I'm always amused when people hawking business solutions seem to think that all you need is a plan.......when more often than not, especially in specialty fields, you need specialized knowledge, experience, and equipment. A business plan is a good thing, if for no other reason that to maintain a sense of organization and efficiency, but the statement, " For running a successful business all you need (is) a business plan." is patently absurd.
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07/10/2010 08:58:40 AM · #31 |
| nothing like digging up a thread from 2005 to promote your services.. :-) |
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07/10/2010 10:44:35 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by Simms:
nothing like digging up a thread from 2005 to promote your services.. :-) |
Yeah, really!
Another thing I find amusing is the way that business planners ALWAYS have the answers, even if they know nothing about the business. Reading back through the thread was interesting, and it showed that there was a definite direction talking about the balance of the craft of photography, business procedures, and the cautionary advice about partnerships. You'd think this "Business Planner" would have taken all that into consideration and posted something more substantial than what sounded like a canned quote from a brochure.
I know I'm impressed! LOL!!!
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07/10/2010 01:37:00 PM · #33 |
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Message edited by author 2010-07-10 13:37:32. |
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