wclark5179

Please check this site out:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/169236898467003346/

Monte helped me when I started my photography business.

Two weeks visit to Paris in December. Great city, wonderful people.

Brought one of my Rolleiflex cameras and my Sekonic light meter with several rolls of Fuji Acros 120 film and my wife’s iPhone. I used six rolls of 120 film. Developed with Freestyles Mic-X. Now to make contact sheets and print a few.

Never had a problem with the camera, getting zero looks at MSP or DGL airports or anywhere else.

Bought the metro pass. 
Stayed at Hotel De Varenne. 
Arriving at DGL it took us about 2 hrs. to get to our bags. Busy. Christmas travelers. 
 

 

 

We’re temps of developer, wash (stop bath or water),fixer the same?

If it’s 120 roll film just a guess, but probably one, maybe two frames were exposed to light. The rest of the frames, on the roll probably are OK since 120 film has a paper backing.

What I use to store photography chemicals are empty 2 liter soda bottles. The developers, stop bath and fixers are all fine with these containers. I store the stock solutions in a cabinet underneath my bathroom/darkroom sink. The cap used to seal the bottles works very well over and over again and again. I use both the clear and the green (like 7 Up uses) empty soda bottles. Both work just fine. I do have 1 liter empty soda bottles that I use for C-41 chemicals but I don’t use very often anymore.

 

After I empty the stock solution I wash the bottle, then stick it in a sunny location to get it to dry inside the bottle.

 

Thought I would mention this as this method has worked very well for me.

I use Paterson plastic reels. I have enough of a supply that I can let the ones I use dry for a day or so. I slide each reel on to the crank that I use to open and close windows in my home. It is important they be completely dry.

Perhaps this could help you:

 

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/corp/environment/kes/pubs/pdfs/j300.pdf

 

The question I have is how many photo labs using chemicals are still in business?

An entree into the clients you're after can be successful. How you get their attention, it's up to you. There are many

roads to take, some producing more successful results than others. For me, it's where the rubber hits the road as I ddn't

leave it to a web site to determine my success.

What some of these church people don't understand is how important your job is, providing photographs that will produce beautiful

memories when looked at that will last their entire lives. They should make it an important part of their agenda to provide the opportunity

to photograph this event. How would these people like it if they wanted to watch a movie and all they got is a blank

screen?

 

OK I'll get off my soapbox for now.

I see it's first communion event.

 

Same thoughts as above.

Too bad. Rules are rules.

 

The client chose this venue.

 

Perhaps some in the past spoiled it for others like you.

 

It should be a day for the bride and groom not just for some costumed person conducting hocus pocus.

 

The universe is a pretty big place. Take a look:

 

 

Too bad some institutions still are living in the past.

25 weddings in two years, wouldn't be enough for me.

 

Have you taken a course on owning a business?

 

<p>Expenses (US):

 

Taxes:

 

<p>Federal withholding

<p>FICA

<p>State

<p>Unemployment both federal and state

<p>Health Insurance

<p>Auto expenses

<p>Travel

<p>Equipment

<p>Trade association dues

<p>Office expenses

 

<p>Just to name some.

 

<p>Income to you?

 

<p>My recommendation, keep your day job.

Let me preface, I'm retired!

 

I looked for and used window light, plus, usually one, reflector. I'm a simpleton and I believe simple is best. Challenges can be present and every time they needed to be solved.There is good light everyhere you just have to find it and, of course, use it during daylight hours.

 

For location photography, when I needed to use lights, it was Quantum in conjunction with Pocket Wizards. The most

power I ever needed with my Quantums was 1/2. I used them for my studio photography as well!

 

I ran everything manually, flashes, pocket wizards and camera. I worked at getting proper balance the entire photograph

with no blown out areas, meaning blue sky showing clouds rather than blown out white and green trees and other plants that are true

color and exposed properly. And, of course, the people with their faces and costumes with true to life colors. To get an idea please look at my portrait here on Photo Net as this is a sunset photo taken with classical lighting patterns and the use of one reflector. It was made by my coach and mentor Monte Zucker. He used a Canon 10D and the camera I'm holding is 35mm film!

 

Smiles and fun!

Stream of consciousness thoughts...

 

Let me preface by saying I'm retired. Horrrrrraaay!

 

Find a mentor. The one who took me under his wing helped me with all aspects of starting a photography business. He

taught workshops that helped immensely. He was a writer for Shutterbug and I callled him and talked and talked. "Better

come to Florida and take my class."

 

Join your local PPA affiliate. Join the PPA. They have errors and omissions insurance that is a good idea to have.

 

I exhibited at several bridal shows. But once I got going I received my business from referrals.

 

Towards the end of my photography career I made headshot business portraits. Used to make portraits of Mary Kay

ladies with a sales director who is a friend.

 

High end clients for weddings I settled into but it's hard to break into that group.

 

How are your people skills? It helps to be able to educate potential clients and have them believe in what you can do for

them. People skills are needed to establish rapport with folks you are photographing. Crowd control. Family dynamics

especially this day and age.

 

A start to help you. No charge. Smiles.

I use blue color painters tape, 2" width. Most home centers carry it. I cut about a 1/2" and the 2" is enough length to stick

on the film and wrap around the film cassette. So far, the blue painters tape hasn't left a residue on the film. I bought the

3M brand. Works for me, hope it helps you!

Bob,

 

I'm retired.

 

Collect old film cameras now.

 

Make family photographs only. Grand children.

 

The price you mentioned sounds about right for me, during the '70's.

 

Interesting discussion.

 

I wonder how many just live together, never get married or intend to?

I use 1 plus 100 as working solution for 1 hour at 68 degrees.

 

At present, I mix 6 ml stock plus 600 ml water to develop 1 36 exposure 35 mm film.

 

Here is an interesting article:

 

http://jbhildebrand.com/2011/tutorials/workflow-tutorial-2-stand-development-with-rodinal/

Agree with Mr. Posner.

 

A good person to contact and get to know is Doug Box. Suggest Google his name for a list of sites.

 

He is quite involved with the Texas school of photography.

What about Pan F plus?

 

About 51.00 for 100 foot roll 35mm from B & H.

Just a thought, I use mt 2 liter soda bottles. Some are green but I don't know if that makes a big difference. The cap

lasts a long time with no paper attempting to seal. This type of bottle is also available is different capacities., They are

very easy to clean. I just finished using the last of D-76 stock that I mixed up in 2012 and it worked just fine.

 

Haven't used glass bottles in decades and when I did they were a PITA.

Terrific Larry. Sharp and very little grain.

<p>Needed: Client control.</p>

<p>Boundaries & rules.</p>

<p>Sometimes like children.</p>

<p>Years ago, just after returning from combat in SE Asia, no fears! I was riding my bicycle, got on a dirt road and lo and behold. German Shepard dog starts barking at me. Chasing me. I was infringing on his territory, I guess. He started to nimble on my bike pedal. Got me mad. Really mad. I thought, "enough of this." Stopped my bike, got off, started shouting at the dog, sprinkled with choice swear words. Stood my ground. The dog went running off, tail between his legs. Moral of the story:<br /> Set the ground rules at your first meeting. Be firm but do it with diplomacy. When you make engagement photos have a short business meeting, review the day and remind them of the rules.<br /> Have a persona that says, "you're not going to work me over." Not arrogant, just a persona, gestures, voice, eye contact that says you're in control. <br /> Perhaps you may consider finding a mentor, coach.<br /> Best to your success.</p>

<p>A class act.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Are you watching the Olympics? Has any athlete got to the point of being selected to the Olympics without a Coach? Any medal winners without a Coach?</p>

<p>My recommendation, find a seasoned successful photographer whose photographs/philosophy/personality fit yours and is willing to serve as your Coach and mentor. Once you have that person, stick with s(he) through thick and thin, work with that person who is willing to help your photography journey.</p>

<p>Once you find a person who is willing to serve as your Coach and mentor, then discuss when to enter your work into print competitions. And then use the experience to help you improve, only with your Coaches suggestions.</p>

<p>In my mind, entering print competitions without a Coach is like performing in sports without a Coach. Don't find very many doing that.</p>

<p>My Coach, friend and mentor was Monte Zucker. Cancer took him from us in 2007. Check out his work and read what he had to say.</p>

<p>Best to Your Success.</p>

<p>My mentor was a gent named Monte Zucker.</p>

<p>He was a salesman with a camera!</p>

<p>He also had the "Classical but Modern Style" of photography down pat.</p>

<p>There are a gadzillion photographers out there.</p>

<p>Most folks don't distinguish one photograph from another. Most are happy with the likes of smart phone snaps!</p>

<p>That's when the sales begin. Educate your clients.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>