I find this pretty funny how so many people have no respect what so ever either for themselves or for the photography profession. I have always had one way of thinking. Never work for free since your bill needs to be paid! I understand that new photographers need to build their portfolios but this is not the way!
Why? When you book for a low commission (see losing money when all is accounted for) or for free, how are you going to justify your rate increase to the referred client?
I have always refused free wedding assistant's or second shooters. Why? I value people that respect themselves enough and also know the value of their work! I am trying to give them the opportunity to learn, grow and make a business on their own. I feel a lot of pride when my assistant tells me that I need to find a replacement since he has a wedding on his own!
I am lucky enough to be working for clients that respect my profession, my filed and me to pay a reasonable amount for my services! These clients value Art and authenticity.
I just felt like thanking all my client's of have made my dream possible. To my future clients, I say, Thank you for respecting me and my art!
Keep on shooting!
Sébastien D'Amour - International Wedding and lifestyle photographic artist
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... and we all know that there's still some people around here that still know how to show that respect! Thanks Seb for sharing this, I'll see you the 18th!
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