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Thanks, Anne. Your blog is also a great resource!

Sam--

 

I took a look at your website, but no prices listed. Just charge what you would for a photo session. I can't imagine a birthday party lasting more than one or two hours...

The first wedding I shot was the same situation. Getting the exposure correct made all the difference. I found the brightness beautiful. Each person has his/her own taste.

I see blogs as not only a marketing strategy, but also a tool to keep track of past events. I can easily see what I've been working on throughout the year. I and, I would guess, others my age (20's) enjoy reading blogs whether they are photographers, artists, designers, friends, etc. Blogs are one more point for exposure.

The coffee shop has been a great location for me. It's a nice neutral space for both you and the client as opposed to his/her home. I support local businesses so I usually suggest a spot that isn't a chain. The location definitely says something about you just as your dress, demeanor and, most importantly, your portfolio.

I do. Although I will be purchasing a digital camera in the new year. I like the look of film. However, I do some post-processing after scanning negatives. The upside to switching to digital is a reduction in my workflow.

 

What does everyone else think? Are there advantages to using film?

Where do I start? What do you recommend? Are listings on websites a

good idea? How about direct mailings? As for bridal shows, my market

seems to already be saturated at the shows. Should I drop a postcard

at bridal shops, florists, etc. What's the best way you've found to

get your name out there? Thanks in advance.

I haven't seen this anywhere else and I'm wondering what you all

think. I give a low resolution CD copy of images to the couple after

the wedding. What do you think about making several copies so they

can pass them on to their parents, friends and families to cull

orders? Is there something I'm missing from doing this? Do you

think they would be less likely order since they've already got a

copy, even though it's low resolution?

Have they already paid you?

How much help do you think it is to visit a site before the day of

the wedding? Most of the time, I cannot attend the rehearsal because

I have another job which competes. I can't see the value in seeing

it the day before. I am and my equipment is pretty adaptable to most

venues.

How about shooting with 800? Do you think it would make that much of a difference? I mean, will the grain from 800 be too much for enlargements?

The couple I'm shooting for wants their formals done inside the

church. I am told it is dimly lit. I'm using kodak 400nc film. I

will have my flash, but I always prefer natural light to flash.

Should I try taking the pictures without flash with my camera on a

tripod? Or should I just go for the flash so I don't have to risk

it? Anyone else had previous experience? What are your

preferences? Thanks.

My husband printed my business card on heavy cardstock. I have cut them using a ruler and an exacto-knife. Tedious, but not too difficult with a low volume of cards.

There won't be a professional photographer at the wedding I'm going to in June. The girl who is being paid is a photography student and friend of the bride. While I feel I have more experience than her, I couldn't just take over the duties of photographer. Nor would I want to since I have not officially photographed a wedding. If anything goes wrong, it is her responsibility and not mine. I am shooting as a gift and also to build my portfolio. I am always amazed at the photographers who participate in this board and have no concept of a bride's budget. The majority of the people who are married do not have thousands of dollars to spend on photography. They must either make a sacrifice to hire a photographer or find a friend who is proficient enough to provide them with the photographs they would like.

My co-worker's daughter is getting married in June. I will be there

as a secondary photographer--not hired. My sister-in-law is getting

married in October so I'll have another chance to photograph a

wedding. How did you begin photographing weddings? If you don't know

anyone else who's getting married, how do you get a chance to shoot

more weddings? I need more shooting experience to build an album to

show potential clients. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

I meant, I don't think I'll do it again for the amount of money I was paid. I definitely think for the amount of work I did, I should have earned more. Anyone should.

Sorry, I missed it last time. I scrolled through everything and clicked, but then remembered I needed to pick a category--too late.

Has anyone had any luck with this site--Event Planners Online?

If you're contacted by a client and they tell you they can't afford

you, but would still like you to photograph their wedding, do you try

to accomodate them? In what ways? I'm thinking about going this

route since I'm just starting out. Is it worth undercutting your

prices to get your name out there?

Jewan, I like your ideas. You're right about the saturation. Thanks. As for size, my husband is printing them and cutting them.

I assisted a couple of weeks ago. I was paid $50.00 for about 7 hours of work. The agreement was $50.00 for as long as the bride wanted us there. I would have done it for free since I wanted the experience, but financially I think it's pitiful. For the amount of work I did--carrying a tripod, metering everything, running around--I should have been paid at least twice that. I don't think I'll do it again, but I learned a lot.

No. This is not the size. It's really business card size. I did not design it.

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How do you charge for travel time? Do you do it hourly or by the

mile? Or do you have some other way of figuring? Thanks.

 

kelly

Have you had the most success in booking from handing the clients the

contract at the initial consultation? I met this morning with them

and gave them the contract. Should I have waited?