DGMPhotography
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Okay, so... I thought I was past being "cheap," but I've been struggling to land gigs the last couple of months and had to pick up a part time job at a bank to make ends meet.
I know I can probably market better, an I really need to develop my word of mouth. I am considering running some promotions with lower rates to try to get more people in the door and expand my network.
I know my work is worth a certain amount, but I think I need to humble myself and take a few steps back and build myself up some more.
Of course, I will try to adjust my packages to reflect the lower prices. For instance, head shots are normally $150 and include 2 outfits and 3 retouched photos. But I'm thinking of doing a "Quick and Easy" session for $50 which includes 1 outfit and 1 photo, but focus moreso on the value of "quick and easy" than the price, but still have the price bring people in. That way I can keep my premium packages as well, and not totally backpedal, but still open up more options to get my name out there. I would do similar things with "geek weddings" I had mentioned in another thread where I take half off my normal wedding package and advertise it moreso as a portfolio building opportunity that clients get the benefit from, and still keep my regular packages as well.
Thoughts?
I know I can probably market better, an I really need to develop my word of mouth. I am considering running some promotions with lower rates to try to get more people in the door and expand my network.
I know my work is worth a certain amount, but I think I need to humble myself and take a few steps back and build myself up some more.
Of course, I will try to adjust my packages to reflect the lower prices. For instance, head shots are normally $150 and include 2 outfits and 3 retouched photos. But I'm thinking of doing a "Quick and Easy" session for $50 which includes 1 outfit and 1 photo, but focus moreso on the value of "quick and easy" than the price, but still have the price bring people in. That way I can keep my premium packages as well, and not totally backpedal, but still open up more options to get my name out there. I would do similar things with "geek weddings" I had mentioned in another thread where I take half off my normal wedding package and advertise it moreso as a portfolio building opportunity that clients get the benefit from, and still keep my regular packages as well.
Thoughts?