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Originally Posted by angtomczak
Dear Fromthebackofahorse:
We're having Fun Show this weekend to benefit the local Drill Team. It's a community event, but draws about 75 riders. Which is a big deal for our little town. There are 6 events in the show, and you pay per event. Most of us don't have the extra money to participate in all 6 events, after we've paid the entry fee, grounds fee, and fuel to get there, so we pick and choose our favorite events. We don't get dressed up. We don't do our hair or make-up. We just have fun.
Would you come and take some pictures of us? 
I think you're too far away to actually consider that.... but do you get my point? We may find a pro photographer to come out for a PRCA rodeo, but you won't see one for a smaller event like this. The money just isn't there.
I think if you've got some good people, just having a good time... well, more power to you!
Ya think the guy who chewed you out would be willing to come to my show???  |
Too bad I'm so far away because it sounds like a good time and I'd do a trade. Give me free entries and I'll take the shots!!
That is my point actually....Pro's don't want to shoot these small local events. A lot of us will NEVER compete on the level where they have pro photographers.
I think I have come to the decision that I will continue to shoot these events and just offer prints at a very low cost to those that are interested.