Changing my business name..

[blackfin]

my business name is a generic name like " Bluefin Photography"... i like names that are n0t personal names, this is so you can build a brand and possibly sell your company later, its hard to sell youname+photography

My Blog: Wedding Photography Rates | wedding-photo-tips.com

 

[SabrinaO]

Ok I don't want this to get way out of hand but Sabrina you really need to accept responsibility here as well. I do think you have some great images, but at the same time you seem to run here everytime you have a basic question. If you maybe were a bit more humble when people are trying to help you then you wouldn't receive this kind of negative attitude. I know its a learning process and growing absolutely but your have this attitude that seems to rub people the wrong way and you do come here with very basic questions that you could answer for yourself if you took the time to look it up on youtube etc. Anyways I'm done commenting, good luck with your endevors.

Whats going on? Are you like scared or afraid to speak out against these "seasoned photographers?" Really? You are calling me the one with the attitude...I mean seriously? You don't see how these "seasoned photographers" speak to beginners like me? I have no problem at ALL taking a critique. Many of them are experienced and DO know what they are talking about, but I have to filter out their unnecessary dick head behavior. In fact I post my WORST shots for CC so I can learn what not to do, or what to do next time. It's simple.. you can give a pretty good CC (people like BIG MIKE, Derrell) without purposely being an asshole or sarcastic just to make someone feel bad or to get laughs from fellow trolls. But that's a problem with me being humble? Really? You either are a coward or you just are honestly not seeing it.
I'm only getting a negative attitude only from the people who i speak out against because their ridiculous, immature, self-righteous behavior. When i see it happening to me or anyone else on here im gonna speak out against it. I must get a handful of pms every time I come on here of people basically saying things like "I don't know why people on here are such assholes." Once in a while ill even get someone personally apologizing to me through pm because they were being an ass.
I guess you just arent seeing that?? :er:

oh and excuse me for running here when I have a good question. silly me for wanting to learn more. What was my last question? "Anyone know any good DIY snoots and how do you set it up?"

 

[SabrinaO]

I want to know is your studio profitable? I really need a space too, my **** is all over the house, there is a small office building downtown for 350 a month and that includes utilities.. I'm seriously thinking about it. I need to do that or buy a storage unit for my yard. lol

I think 350 is a good deal. Whats the sq?

 

[Gaerek]

... because it's not ok to learn as you go and be a professional in your field.

Then why do brain surgeons start out as interns? They perform surgeries under supervision. Would you say that they aren't professionals?

The same way as a wedding photographer starts as a second shooter, or a studio photographer might start as a reflector holder, amirite?

Learn as you go means you know nothing, but pick it up as you go along. A surgeon knows how to perform the surgery before they even attempt one. They don't go to surgery forums and ask how to remove brain tumors. Try again.

Are you suggesting that the OP become a photography intern before being a professional? Because I think that's a wonderful idea.

 

[Gaerek]

Oh so once I know how to snoot Ill be ok to charge? GTFOH. Is there a set point where you can start charging? NO! It's up to the consumers who are willing to pay for their services. My work speaks for itself. I know what the hell i'm doing. I just want to improve. I'm not gonna be like you and sit on my butt and wait until I know EVERYTHING THERE IS POSSIBLY TO KNOW ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY before I start charging. That is ridiculous. Good luck with that. Me, I have the confidence to move forward.

Apparently reading comprehension > you

You post a lot of questions EVERYDAY that are so incredibly basic that I would expect a professional photographer who is taking people's hard earned money from them to know already. It's great to keep on learning, but there is a lot you should have known before going into business. You say you know what you're doing. Then why are you posting client photos that show you actually don't know what you're doing?

Maybe your portfolio is "good enough" for people who don't know any better. I know I'd personally pass you up as a potential photographer. But then again, I actually know what the he'll I'm looking at.

 

[SabrinaO]

... because it's not ok to learn as you go and be a professional in your field.

Then why do brain surgeons start out as interns? They perform surgeries under supervision. Would you say that they aren't professionals?

The same way as a wedding photographer starts as a second shooter, or a studio photographer might start as a reflector holder, amirite?Learn as you go means you know nothing, but pick it up as you go along. A surgeon knows how to perform the surgery before they even attempt one. They don't go to surgery forums and ask how to remove brain tumors. Try again.Are you suggesting that the OP become a photography intern before being a professional? Because I think that's a wonderful idea.

Sorry I don't need to be anyones intern. How about you? Maybe you should take a stab at it. Me I'm doing just fine wit my business and photography learning as I go. Speaking of business, that's a whole different field. I guess you think having a bachelors/masters in business is mandatory for all photographers too. Lol. Have fun wasting time trying to get 100% ready. There us no book or manual on when you are allowed to be a professional.

 

[ababysean]

but how are you making a profit? I charge more then you (looking at your 2011 pricing from facebook) and I barely break even from taxes and everything else and I do not have the overhead of a studio. I guess that is what scares me. What am I doing wrong? How can you be so cheap and still make a profit charging 80 dollars for a session that includes images on a disk?

 

[mwcfarms]

Ok I don't want this to get way out of hand but Sabrina you really need to accept responsibility here as well. I do think you have some great images, but at the same time you seem to run here everytime you have a basic question. If you maybe were a bit more humble when people are trying to help you then you wouldn't receive this kind of negative attitude. I know its a learning process and growing absolutely but your have this attitude that seems to rub people the wrong way and you do come here with very basic questions that you could answer for yourself if you took the time to look it up on youtube etc. Anyways I'm done commenting, good luck with your endevors.

Whats going on? Are you like scared or afraid to speak out against these "seasoned photographers?" Really? You are calling me the one with the attitude...I mean seriously? You don't see how these "seasoned photographers" speak to beginners like me? I have no problem at ALL taking a critique. Many of them are experienced and DO know what they are talking about, but I have to filter out their unnecessary dick head behavior. In fact I post my WORST shots for CC so I can learn what not to do, or what to do next time. It's simple.. you can give a pretty good CC (people like BIG MIKE, Derrell) without purposely being an asshole or sarcastic just to make someone feel bad or to get laughs from fellow trolls. But that's a problem with me being humble? Really? You either are a coward or you just are honestly not seeing it.
I'm only getting a negative attitude only from the people who i speak out against because their ridiculous, immature, self-righteous behavior. When i see it happening to me or anyone else on here im gonna speak out against it. I must get a handful of pms every time I come on here of people basically saying things like "I don't know why people on here are such assholes." Once in a while ill even get someone personally apologizing to me through pm because they were being an ass.
I guess you just arent seeing that?? :er:

oh and excuse me for running here when I have a good question. silly me for wanting to learn more. What was my last question? "Anyone know any good DIY snoots and how do you set it up?"

You have no clue what I was talking about I guess. Way over the top of your head I guess. That is your problem you see what you want from someones post. Just for the record, I called BJ out a long time ago for well lol being BJ. I have no problem calling it like I see it but then I can take the good with the bad. Your snotty/snide attitude is just another reason to put you on ignore.

 

[mishele]

‪WAYNE BRADY‬‏ - YouTube

LOL

 

[vtf]

but how are you making a profit? I charge more then you (looking at your 2011 pricing from facebook) and I barely break even from taxes and everything else and I do not have the overhead of a studio. I guess that is what scares me. What am I doing wrong? How can you be so cheap and still make a profit charging 80 dollars for a session that includes images on a disk?

Do you think she knows business and accounting too, that's going to be a different upcoming thread.

 

[Meekminx]

Why has this thread not been locked by now?

 

[mishele]

^^^^^^^^SSSSSSHHHHHhhh!!!!! Don't tell!! If you stick around long enough you might find threads like this mildly funny.....

 

[Ronaldo]

There's a 21 y/o college student living down the street from me. She's studying biology, and plan's on going to med school. However, she has always enjoyed playing with computers - - and to make some money she has put up her own website, which advertises her ability to create websites, for which she charges a fee. Samples of other websites that she has done are on display. (If med school doesn't work out, she may try to do something more with this website stuff.)

Having read this thread, I guess I should walk down the street, knock on her door, and insist that she close up shop. I mean, she hasn't mastered CSS - - heck, she is only now learning CSS. How dare she charge for her work while learning! What a bad name she is giving to "professional" website developers! And let's not even think about how she's destroying the market for them!

And here's the highest of tragedies: Just think about what she is doing - - charging for her work without being blessed as a professional by members of an internet forum!!!

Sabrina, I can't believe the amount of garbage that has been thrown your way in this thread. Keep going, learning and billing. I truly wish you the best in your professional endeavors.

 

[kundalini]

Sabrina, I can't believe the amount of garbage that has been thrown your way in this thread.

Ronaldo, no offence, but your'e an idiot if you believe this.

 

[Ronaldo]

Sabrina, I can't believe the amount of garbage that has been thrown your way in this thread.

Ronaldo, no offence, but your'e an idiot if you believe this.

Sabrina - See what I mean.

Mod - Do you put up with direct personal attacks in this forum?