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How many "first name last name" photography companies are out there now?

Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:19 pm
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
53509 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:19 pm
It seems like every day, someone buys a basic level camera and starts one of these companies. They start a company Facebook page where they showcase their average photos that they took on Auto mode.
Posted by Tactical Insertion
Member since Feb 2011
3205 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:20 pm to
Take this shite back to Facebook
Posted by DustyDinkleman
Here
Member since Feb 2012
20381 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:20 pm to
A lot.
Posted by TigersSEC2010
Warren, Michigan
Member since Jan 2010
38535 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:22 pm to
Everybody without talent is a photographer now.

There are some great photographers, for sure, but also a lot of useless people who bought cameras.
Posted by momentoftruth87
Your mom
Member since Oct 2013
86110 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:22 pm to
Mostly all of the military wives I know are "professional photographers". They do this. Or put their first name and then add "lifestyle" after their name.
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
32417 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:22 pm to
I.E.

Amy Shutt Photography.

She's actually talented though. I used to know her well but lets just say she doesn't care for me anymore. Not a bad looking gal either....A bit strange, though...
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
111641 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:24 pm to
You mean like the ones who add their "copyright" watermark to all the random photos they post on facebook?
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
32417 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:24 pm to
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You mean like the ones who add their "copyright" watermark to all the random photos they post on facebook?




Yep, that's the ones!
Posted by JumpingTheShark
America
Member since Nov 2012
24864 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:26 pm to
They love Rodan and Fields too
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
53509 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:32 pm to
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She's actually talented though.


I feel bad for the talented ones. Their profession has been cheapened.
Posted by Jcorye1
Tom Brady = GoAT
Member since Dec 2007
76373 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:34 pm to
quote:

It seems like every day, someone buys a basic level camera and starts one of these companies. They start a company Facebook page where they showcase their average photos that they took on Auto mode.



How many married, upper middle class white women are there? It'll be the same answer.
Posted by OceanMan
Member since Mar 2010
23419 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:35 pm to
You mean self-employed?
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:37 pm to
edge photography man
Posted by contraryman
Earth
Member since Dec 2007
2143 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:44 pm to
What if some of those people are just trying to write off the expense of buying nice equipment and maybe some travel expenses for some of their kids youth sports. Sounds like a pretty solid business model and can actually lose money for a period of time and still claim the expenses on their income tax. Heck, they may make a few extra bucks too.

Of course, I’m sure not everyone can be self motivated and work for something like that.

Just a thought.
Posted by Eightballjacket
Member since Jan 2016
8095 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:48 pm to
quote:


Mostly all of the military wives I know are "professional photographers". They do this. Or put their first name and then add "lifestyle" after their name

The sophisticated ones advertise that they take boudoir photos.
Posted by Sao
East Texas Piney Woods
Member since Jun 2009
68469 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 5:53 pm to


What else was I supposed to do with this bale of hay, saddle and chaise lounge?
Posted by momentoftruth87
Your mom
Member since Oct 2013
86110 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 6:01 pm to
Indeed they do!
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
60158 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 6:02 pm to
My photography studio is a great place to show off my wide array of insurance services and weight loss products

Sorry you aren't your own boss
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
106083 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 6:03 pm to
They need a side gig. Supporting Jody in the style he's accustomed to is expensive.
Posted by ElderTiger
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2010
7880 posts
Posted on 4/30/18 at 6:14 pm to
quote:

You mean like the ones who add their "copyright" watermark to all the random photos they post on facebook?


Right - until someone lifts the image, peddles it to an ad agency and starts getting royalties on a photo YOU took !
Just ask a copyright attorney how often this can happen.
This post was edited on 4/30/18 at 6:16 pm
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