MightyPen 67414 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Think that's bad? Try getting a fetish photographer for your kinky wedding featuring SP bridesmaids! WORST.OF.BOTH.WORLDS. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcguy42 38594 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Emily J, this is a wonderful post. Swapping industries as you read it works perfectly. I'm not aware of any circumstance in which that which is the point to this community can be considered a necessity. We (the clients) do this because we want to, not because it is required. Yes, I agree that sometimes the drive to make an arrangement can be pretty insistent but that still leaves it as a "want", not a "need". If we (the clients) want to enter this world and make arrangements, we do so knowing the cost is what it is and it is unseemly and demeaning to both parties to insist on trying to make it otherwise. For myself, the "negotiations" take place in my head before I make contact. Something along the lines of "Oh, this person looks interesting. Hmm. It will cost this much. More than I care to spend at the moment. Ah, this person seems intriguing, too. And at a cost with which I'm comfortable." And a text, phone call, or PM as appropriate goes out. From that point, the only financial discussion is confirming that the cost is what it is. Haggling should only take place at garage sales and the like. My two bits worth... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ice4fun 78407 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Great Post Emily... It is fair to say that participation in this hobby is expensive... in order to engage you need to have a fair degree of disposable income or at the very least be a very good money manager. The problem is not really what the cost of the service is because that is really set by the market... someone sets a price and hopes there is a willing purchaser if they attract enough customers to meet their business need than I guess the price is right. The fact that I may not be willing to pay the price asked by a particular business does not mean that the price is wrong or too expensive it probably just means it is too expensive for that individual. As was said by a previous poster you look at what you can afford or are willing to pay... this is not a necessity it's a luxury service and an extremely personal one at that. When I was growing up my parents always told me that in life you get what you pay for... well in my experience in this industry I can only tell you that I have always felt I got more than my moneys worth. Just my Opinion Sent from my Passport using Tapatalk 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Miss Jane TG Report post Posted February 4, 2015 The best strategy to deal with those who complain is simply: Take it or leave it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgreen760 37785 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Whether its a car, a trip, a house, a meal or pretty much anything else......in the end the question is......is the price being asked worth it to me personally. Some times it is and some times it isn't. No harm or foul either way. Peace MG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterclick 566 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Being a professional Photographer (wedding specialist + some occasional forays into boudoir/ SP images ) and Hobiest I am impacted by both views. The vast majority of SP/MP are worth their weight in gold and price should rarely if ever come up. For weddings there are a lots of alternatives to the higher priced providers (kijji 4 example) but one must always do their home work and make informed choices . Thanks Ms J and hope to see you again real soon. Shutterclick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
