$300 Wedding Shoot Request

Who Would Photograph a Wedding for $300?

How very interesting. Got an email this morning from someone I don’t know; asking me to shoot a wedding. OK. While; even though I’m not a wedding photographer; I’m not opposed to that idea. I am however absolutely opposed to the $300.00 budget you have for a photographer.

Really people. Does creating and capturing the memories of what should be one of the most special days in your life have so little value to you? If that’s all you have to spend on a photographer then maybe the time you’ve chosen isn’t the best time for you to be getting married.

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“You Get What You Pay For” Is BullSh*t!

The Saying; “You Get What You Pay For” Is BullSh*t!

Today on Facebook a Photographer I know posted the statement “I don’t shoot for free. You get what you pay for!” Let me tell you. Reading that simply left me shaking my head at the statement. Not to mention how insulting it is.

Before you go on to tell me that my statement is incorrect; keep in mind that we’re talking about the arts. When dealing with the arts, pay has nothing to do with the end result. It’s not like we’re talking about let’s say cars.

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11 Things Beginning Photographers Need to Stop Doing!

So; you’ve finally gotten yourself a camera, lens and memory card and think you are ready to enter the world of photography. Some of you just want to play with it because you think it’s a fun hobby. You aren’t wrong. Some, want to give it a go as a business.

Either way; I’ve been noticing what I find to be extremely disturbing trends among new photographers these days. Trends that I am going to address here. Things that need to stop.

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Color Checker Card For Accurate Color

Why Using A Color Checker Card is Important in Photography.

One of the most important elements to photography next to light is making sure that your color is right. To do that a Color Checker Card is crucial.

Yes even for black and white images for the smart asses who were going to mention that. After all black and white as it relates to photography and how we interpret images are colors.

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