OK, Why I'm Depressed

[Reed]

Besides the news of Whitney Houston.

I work with a woman who just had a grandchild. She came to work the other day with some pictures on her phone. Her daughter found a local photographer for the shots. Here is the ad from the photographers FB page.

"Booking Saturday Appts..... $19.99 UNLIMITED images on cd with copyrights.." This is a special price, her normal price is all of $40.

What unlimited means, I don't know. The CD wasn't available for about a week so she is not shooting direct to CD, there must be some PP. I know nothing about her gear. She has set up a studio in her garage, but............
She has just rented studio space. HOW?

Sugar Daddy??????

[Algernonep]

Originally Posted by Reed

Besides the news of Whitney Houston.

Very sad about Whitney Houston!


Also sad that people just give away work!

[Bruce A]

Originally Posted by Reed

Besides the news of Whitney Houston.

I work with a woman who just had a grandchild. She came to work the other day with some pictures on her phone. Her daughter found a local photographer for the shots. Here is the ad from the photographers FB page.

"Booking Saturday Appts..... $19.99 UNLIMITED images on cd with copyrights.." This is a special price, her normal price is all of $40.

What unlimited means, I don't know. The CD wasn't available for about a week so she is not shooting direct to CD, there must be some PP. I know nothing about her gear. She has set up a studio in her garage, but............
She has just rented studio space. HOW?

Sugar Daddy??????

Wait until the customers hears how much they'll be charged for shooting time and post work. CD's are cheap

[Reed]

Originally Posted by Bruce A

Wait until the customers hears how much they'll be charged for shooting time and post work. CD's are cheap

That $19.99 is for everything, the shoot, the PP and the CD.

From her FB page:

"Here is the deal 19.99 is a FULL IMAGE CD!!! NO tricks or hidden fee!! We NEVER time sessions but do try to keep things around 30 min.So YES you can change clothing and backdrops (we like to do two drops) This is for children, pets , family (Mom ,Dad and kids) etc. This is at our in studio location. CD pick up is 7- 10 days ( Next day pick up or CD enhancements is an extra fee)(If you are a no show w/ NO CALL or PM we will not be able to book you in for another sale.We understand things come up and just ask for a call or PM to let us know you can not make it. )"

[praline3001]

How long has she been doing this? It could be a young, new photographer that I am sure does not have a loyal customer base.

She could just be trying to get her name out there and start a reputation for herself.

[Bruce A]

Originally Posted by Reed

That $19.99 is for everything, the shoot, the PP and the CD.

From her FB page:

"Here is the deal 19.99 is a FULL IMAGE CD!!! NO tricks or hidden fee!! We NEVER time sessions but do try to keep things around 30 min.So YES you can change clothing and backdrops (we like to do two drops) This is for children, pets , family (Mom ,Dad and kids) etc. This is at our in studio location. CD pick up is 7- 10 days ( Next day pick up or CD enhancements is an extra fee)(If you are a no show w/ NO CALL or PM we will not be able to book you in for another sale.We understand things come up and just ask for a call or PM to let us know you can not make it. )"

Pro photographers should email her and let her know what she is doing to the industry. It's outrageous!

[gturner]

Originally Posted by Bruce A

Pro photographers should email her and let her know what she is doing to the industry. It's outrageous!

Why?? Its a free market.
She will soon be starving or will just give up because the equation is so insane that even dim people will eventually work it out.

[Bruce A]

Originally Posted by gturner

Why?? Its a free market.
She will soon be starving or will just give up because the equation is so insane that even dim people will eventually work it out.

Yes of course it's a free market. My response was really tongue-in-cheek because no such thing would happen anyway as people are too apethetic. But people like her in any field make it tough for real pros to make a living. Free country and all that, but maybe some people should be encouraged to give their actions a little thought for the sake of all.

Personally though, I can't help but feel her ad is a lead in to some sort of up-sell.

[praline3001]

Originally Posted by Bruce A

Yes of course it's a free market. My response was really tongue-in-cheek because no such thing would happen anyway as people are too apethetic. But people like her in any field make it tough for real pros to make a living. Free country and all that, but maybe some people should be encouraged to give their actions a little thought for the sake of all.

Personally though, I can't help but feel her ad is a lead in to some sort of up-sell.

Bruce I agree with you ..somewhat.
If the expert pro ..been doing the business for years charge X amount of dollars for a sitting how does a new inexperienced photographer make a living when they first start out? Charge a lot less ...

I am betting this lady doesn't have a client base or established business yet and she is wanting to create both for herself.

[Peach]

Really, how many threads about this type of topic do we need?

This is all part of why I'd never take money for any pictures of people I may do in the future, because I'd just be starting out and yes, I would be "cheap" because of my skill level and the gear I have now or in the future. But if I'd be made fun of for it... well, like I said, it's part of why I don't bother.