Why are Professional Photographers so expensive?

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Tue, 03/04/2008 - 10:04
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This article is cross posted on Hyves and on www.bodynsoulphotography.com

Actually pricing commercial photography is currently a hot issue in Suriname. Portrait photographers have for a long time had competition from the chain store studio, or the photolab with a "studio". As anywhere else the advent of cheap print services and the rise and availabilty of digital cameras are reason for people to believe that the true cost of photography should expressed in "cents rather than dollars".

The discussion has started in the Surinamese Photographers Organization, SUFOV, (http://www.sufov.com) recently and I am a strong advocate of organizing to give professional photographers a chance of living and guaranteeing clients the very best photography they can get.

After all, as Pamela and Shawn Richter put it nicely on their website a pair of scissors only costs US$ 1.50, but people gladly pay a professional hairstylist US$ XX.00 for a good haircut!!

The whole article can be read here. If you are a photographer, make sure you take a read, it might help you explain your pricing next time to a client, if you are a client, also make sure you read it, you might feel a lot better when paying a professional photographer the next time.

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Sun, 08/03/2008 - 14:02
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Brianx zijn website heeft ook een leuk artikel over fotografie prijzen. In dat artikel zegt hij onder andere

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Your Boyfriend with His $300 Camera is Not a Professional.

First of all, a professional photographer is not your boyfriend grabbing a point-and-click camera on the fly. If you want that, simply ask your boyfriend, best friend's cousin, or grandmother to take your photos and you're all set.

Het artikel zegt ook

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Second, a photographer's time and experience are valuable. You're not simply going to someone's place of business and asking him/her to "just take a few pictures." It does not work that way. Even if you only need one shot, it will take time to find the best angle, prepare the lighting, and possibly choose the correct outfit for that one memorable photo. A photographer will give you advice on what to wear, make-up, and so on. They have done this before and guide you as needed. That's why professional photos look professional and the photos you took using your aunt's camera with your closet, computer desk, wall, bed, and carpet in the background of a poorly lit photo will not look all that great.

Een derde punt dat hij aanhaalt is

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Third, I assure you that professional photography equipment costs a lot more than your best friend's camera. A high quality camera, specialized lenses, memory cards, digital software, tripods, umbrellas and lighting, and colorful background are professional-grade and are quite expensive. You benefit from the latest professional technology being used in the photographs, and used properly at that.

Het is verder een erg verhelderend artikel voor degenen die niet snappen waarvoor er betaald wordt bij een fotograaf. Iedereen die een betaalde shoot heeft gedaan bij Raul Neijhorst of bij Patrick Krolis of bij een andere professionele fotograaf, zal direct snappen waar het over gaat en dat het absoluut sense maakt.

 

Het hele artikel kan je lezen op http://brianx.com/lifestyle/photography-prices.html

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