Indoor family Christmas photoshoot?

[ababysean]

I'm shooting my 2nd wedding Dec. 18th.
I think I told you what I was charging, I am not comfortable saying it here, lets just say real real low.
And I'm driving 3 hours and staying in a hotel..... ZOMG! I'm leaving the hubs at home with 3 kids and he has not even been back a month :lmao:
What horror!

I am so grateful my husband is such a wonderful man, who understands what I've been doing this past year, alone. and gives me opportunity to pursue my passion, and not to be at his side every second.

 

[mwcfarms]

what?
LOL
have you ever been in that situation?
where you were the sole caregiver of 3 small children for over a year?
seriously?
I needed a break as much as the kids needed to spend some time with their dad,
He took them to see Harry Potter 7, I went to shoot a family.

Im married to a farmer so I understand this 100%. But I am agreeing with Schwetty here you need to up your prices just a bit. I've seen your work and while this doesnt reflect your usual standard your time is still valuable. Maybe this was just an off day. Everyone is entitled to them. :hugs:

 

[ababysean]

this is a damned if you do, damned if you dont situation. Pricing is so touchy.
I hear I'm not good enough, I wouldnt pay for your @#% work, it sucks, but then I say I don't charge or charge too little and I hear, oh you need to charge more, you are selling yourself short.... haha

so what is it? I either am not good enough to charge or I am?

and apparently those that are booking me are seeing my work before they do so and they know my fee and rate schedule, so obviously I am worth 5 bux....

I am going to up my prices in the new year, but for now, I feel comfy being priced this low, I feel I am not taking away from the serious pros, because my clients are not in the market for pros rates, and at the same time, I'm not giving away my time/effort for nothing.

and hugs to your farmer hubby.

I'm not sure if he is in a warzone and can not call/email/communicate by for like 4 minutes a week after standing in line for 3 hours, but either way it is hard to be alone with kids....
Us women rock!

oh I'm getting ready to leave tomorrow for a week alone (we have a rental property several states away) so I'm going to do a tenant turnover, move/out/in we do not use a realtor, and the hubs is staying here with the kids for a week.

It really ticks me off that another poster was saying anything about my love/marriage when obviously he has no idea how life can be in MY SHOES>

 

[mwcfarms]

Oh enjoy your week away. Take some time to just relax with a nice glass of vino.

 

[Geaux]

I'm sure the parents will be happy with them

Really?

Not bashing your work here ababy, I know what this type of situation is like.

But... really?







p!nK

Yes, really. While they are not technically sound, parents with shots of anything with their children in them go nuts. I've seen parents buy and pay top dollar for shots way worse than this.

P!nk, you've been on a roll lately. I've noticed a negative tone in almost all of your posts lately. Having a rough week/month?

 

[kundalini]

P!nk, you've been on a roll lately.

Yeah...... I've noticed that as well.





















































Thanks P!nk.

 

[mrpink]

I'm sure the parents will be happy with them

Really?

Not bashing your work here ababy, I know what this type of situation is like.

But... really?







p!nK

Yes, really. While they are not technically sound, parents with shots of anything with their children in them go nuts. I've seen parents buy and pay top dollar for shots way worse than this.

P!nk, you've been on a roll lately. I've noticed a negative tone in almost all of your posts lately. Having a rough week/month?

P!nk, you've been on a roll lately.

Yeah...... I've noticed that as well.





















































Thanks P!nk.

Sorry. Photos are great.



































Your welcome.






p!nK

 

[Geaux]

lol. It's not what I meant.

 

[djacobox372]

I must have posted this about 3-4 times already in thread similar to this so if anyone is tired of it, I'm sorry lol.

This was at 1/10 shutter speed on a tri pod. Indoor shots are doable without a flash, I just had to shot A LOT to get a shot where no one moved even a little. With your flash you could just bounce it and get nice even lighting. Or if you want to do off camera lighting and have time you could order the impact 60" umbrella from BH for $30. A lot of people will say that it's too big for a sb600, but regardless it will still throw a big soft light.

I must point out that this photo would have been beter with a little fill flash to lessen the harshness of the shadows on the faces.

 

[kundalini]

I must point out that this photo would have been beter with a little fill flash to lessen the harshness of the shadows on the faces.

I'd like to add that 1/10s is a bit much to ask a group of people to stand motionless. Add a fill flash and at 1/200s youre done and dusted.

 

[vtf]

this is a damned if you do, damned if you dont situation. Pricing is so touchy.
I hear I'm not good enough, I wouldnt pay for your @#% work, it sucks, but then I say I don't charge or charge too little and I hear, oh you need to charge more, you are selling yourself short.... haha

so what is it? I either am not good enough to charge or I am?
QUOTE]
Have some confidence. These issues generally arise when you allow others to dictate your business needs.
You need to develope your style and charge appropriately and be damed who doesnt think its right. Take charge and do it.:thumbup: