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Unpopular Wedding Photography Fact

If you’re new to photography for goodness sake STOP booking WEDDINGS. The only way you should ever be near a wedding with a camera as a new photographer is as a guest. There is no situation where you should ever be shooting one off events. When you fuck up someone’s wedding or one off event and you absolutely WILL, there is no do over.

The whole, “my friend knows I’m new and learning” is absolute B.S! They do not have the slightest clue what that means. Neither do you. Learn and master the fundamentals of photography first.

SIGMA Announces Their New 20mm F2 Lens

While it’s probably not a great lens for glamour and boudoir photography SIGMA announces their 20mm lens.

This new lens is the widest in the I series released to date. Equipped with a metal, knurled, petal-type lens hood, this ultra-wide prime is compatible with 62mm threaded front filters.

Shoot Notes: Rebecca Buchanan Sunset Rooftop

I had set out to originally do this shoot with the gorgeous Gabrielle Romanello! As LA would have it on a Thursday afternoon however; she got caught in traffic and was running late.

Well as we all know the sun doesn’t wait for anyone. Not even me! Fortunately I had agency model Rebecca Buchannan, who I had been shooting earlier and we’d shot a stunning and the most sexy boudoir shoot she’d shot.

Why Boudoir Photography Is Expensive

Why is boudoir photography so expensive you ask? Well; there are a lot of different reasons for it to be expensive and I of course highlight them in the video below. There are a lot of elements that go into what should be the cost of photography these days. But so many photographers are under pricing their services. But when you come across a photographer like me who charges a premium for my services, you can usually be sure you’ve come across a true luxury experience.

How Sales Hurt Your Business.

Do you have any idea how having sales and mini-sessions may be hurting your photography business? I’m seeing a lot of talking about holiday sales and mini-sessions. I find myself often screaming into the void for them to stop doing that! It is one of the types of things that can often diminish the value of the brand they’re trying to build.

Your photography business is not a retail business. You’re providing people with a service. A service that has long been a luxury service; and many of you call yourselves luxury brands and talk about how you’re creating a luxury experience for your clients.

You Must Use Contracts.

Contracts. That seemingly dirty word so many photographers seem to really dislike. It’s almost as if so many of these people don’t understand the purpose of contracts, or how having a written agreement protects them and their business. I mean really! How can you call yourself a professional and not use the tools of a professional.

I have seen some insanely ridiculous statements in a variety of groups lately about contracts and their use. Or their lack thereof. One of the groups in particular were run by a photographer who people consider a photography business mentor. She actually discouraged members in her group to not use contracts.

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