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When the hell did photographers become so expensive?
Posted on 12/13/18 at 5:49 pm
Posted on 12/13/18 at 5:49 pm
They charge more than most lawyers. The going rate seems to be $400 an hour, I should have been a photographer.
This post was edited on 12/14/18 at 8:00 am
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Posted on 12/13/18 at 6:30 pm to al_cajun
It’s such bullshite
Most of them have no idea what they’re doing
Just bought an expensive camera and titled themselves as a professional photographer
Most of them have no idea what they’re doing
Just bought an expensive camera and titled themselves as a professional photographer
Posted on 12/13/18 at 7:47 pm to al_cajun
Shooting the pictures is 1/10th of the work. Most will spend several hours editing images.
Posted on 12/13/18 at 7:53 pm to al_cajun
I’ve hired a couple of Facebook stay at mom photographers for a discount with mixed results. You do kind of get what you pay for.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:00 am to LsuTool
Yeah I feel like with today’s technology anyone could be a photographer
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:04 am to nes2010
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I’ve hired a couple of Facebook stay at mom photographers for a discount with mixed results. You do kind of get what you pay for.
I thought it was required that all photographers were facebook stay at home moms and bloggers.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:07 am to FriscoKid
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Most will spend several hours editing images.
bullshite. They run them through their software which removes red eye, overbrightness, and soften tones. Takes maybe ten minutes. Then they sit on the pictures for a few days so they can justify the price.
I know this because my aunt is a photographer and she uses that bullshite line as well.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:08 am to al_cajun
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The going rate seems to be $400 an hour,
That's so they can afford to eat on the 362 days they aren't booked.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:08 am to al_cajun
The entry cost is relatively low compared to what it once was and the market is over saturated.
Almost Everyone has photo level equipment on their smartphones now. It’s becoming an obsolete thing
Almost Everyone has photo level equipment on their smartphones now. It’s becoming an obsolete thing
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:10 am to FriscoKid
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Shooting the pictures is 1/10th of the work. Most will spend several hours editing images.
You proved the OP’s point. Great photographers don’t rely on editing images. The shot itself is good. That’s kinda the point.
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Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:10 am to al_cajun
Have you tried offering them "exposure" to your social media followers as a form of payment?
I hear that works out great.
I hear that works out great.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:10 am to al_cajun
You get what you pay for. There are definitely some bad photographers out there who don't know proper settings or photo editing techniques. I've got a coworker who does photography on the side. Sweet girl but her inexperience really shows.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:11 am to theunknownknight
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Great photographers don’t really on editing images. The shot itself is good. That’s kinda the point.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:11 am to al_cajun
If you want backgrounds for shots that can be expensive but if you are just doing outdoor shots then don’t spend a lot on a photographer
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:13 am to fr33manator
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The entry cost is relatively low compared to what it once was and the market is over saturated.
the market is over saturated with a bunch of hobbyist who don't know what they are doing, so the legit photographers can charge more because they are becoming more rare, but still highly sought after
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:14 am to al_cajun
What all does the rate entail? Location? Editing is a hassle for a good one.
Wait...lawyers complaining about high hourly rates to do "nothing". Ha...smfh
Wait...lawyers complaining about high hourly rates to do "nothing". Ha...smfh
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:15 am to fr33manator
quote:I hope so, along with everything related to weddings that is inflated.
It’s becoming an obsolete thing
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:17 am to TOSOV
Ask them what kind of equipment they use. If they have a Canon Rebel series then hang-up.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:18 am to al_cajun
When all the stay at home moms who dropped out of college decided to buy a camera and get Photoshop.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:21 am to Salmon
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the market is over saturated with a bunch of hobbyist who don't know what they are doing, so the legit photographers can charge more because they are becoming more rare, but still highly sought after
Oh there are a ton of hobbyists out there, but besides the equipment, what makes one a “legit photographer”?
Sure there’s skill and shot set up and stuff involved for filming and all...but for wedding pics? It’s an entry level job. Just get a bunch of action shots
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