The Coffee House

[sm4him]

Charlie, while I agree with your remake about the proper climate to conduct business is drunk ... I think gryphonslair99 may be making reference to an alcoholic beverage in a Coffee House. (ala here)

I'd be okay with serving booze in the Coffee House
A little Scotch goes nicely with an espresso.

I'll take an Irish Coffee, please!

 

[Gary A.]

Buenos Dias Coffee Hosers. The Santa Ana's have kicked in and warmed the place up. I planted a few tomatoes, peppers and spinach yesterday. Last night on slug patrol, it was quite cool, then a breeze would slide into the yard and I could feel a significant difference in temp. Santa Ana's are sorta like Chinooks or Sciroccos. Hey Sharon, my monies on you for the photo gig. The best doesn't come cheap. I'm almost finished with my Peace March images. Probably today, then I'll iMovie them.

 

[Gary A.]

Brandy in my coffee ....

 

[bribrius]

HEY, Marija!!! I miss you too!!

Did and show up at your house yet? I had the feeling it could take quite a while.

I just wanted to send a or even to my ma and Leo


I kind of miss you guys... this thread became difficult for me to follow and I'm not on tpf that often anymore

Miss you too, darlin! You've been busy, I've been busy, Sharon's been busy...it happens.

And Sharon's about to get even busier--about to pick up an extra contract job, doing all the ads for a local Office On Aging's Senior Service Directory. I did this for them three years ago (the last time they did it; new edition every three years), so I'm excited that they want me to do it again. It's some pretty decent money for not a whole lot of work, but it DOES mean an hour or two most every night, after my regular job.

And, if things REALLY pan out, I may also get a one-time job doing some photography for a local non-profit. I don't expect to get it, because I'm putting in a pretty high bid, but it's my "if you just really WANT to pay me a boatload of money, I'd do this" price. I'd say there's about a .5% chance I'd actually get the job.

i should be charging. Some of these businesses or restaurants i shoot end up wanting a image for their web pages or facebook or whatever and i have given a few away. Same with churches. I guess i just don't think i am "pro" enough to charge and they probably wouldn't pay for the images anyway. i mostly shoot this stuff for my personal collection as business and buildings seem to come and go so i keep sort records of them.

 

[Gary A.]

When I first started purchasing whole beans, back in the *shutter* 70's ... my purveyor had beans that were soaked in brandy ... that made for a splendid cup morning or night. I think I'll experiment with that today.

 

[bribrius]

It has gotten to the point a couple have emailed me asking me to shoot their place, and send them images. Perhaps that is the line where i should be saying no or asking for them to cough up money. I did say no to one a month back.

 

[Gary A.]

It's been a week or so and I haven't baked a loaf of bread yet ... still messing with cultures and starters ... but I think my starter is noticeably raising and falling with feedings. Maybe tomorrow I'll toss the dough into the BBQ.

 

[Gary A.]

It has gotten to the point a couple have emailed me asking me to shoot their place, and send them images. Perhaps that is the line where i should be saying no or asking for them to cough up money. I did say no to one a month back.

When they call you is definitely a good starting point to begin charging.

 

[limr30 3]

When I first started purchasing whole beans, back in the *shutter* 70's ... my purveyor had beans that were soaked in brandy ... that made for a splendid cup morning or night. I think I'll experiment with that today.

Yum!

 

[Gary A.]

When I first started purchasing whole beans, back in the *shutter* 70's ... my purveyor had beans that were soaked in brandy ... that made for a splendid cup morning or night. I think I'll experiment with that today.

Yum!

I'll google for a recipe (times for soaking and drying methodologies) ... if it works I'll send you a kilo.

 

[bribrius]

It has gotten to the point a couple have emailed me asking me to shoot their place, and send them images. Perhaps that is the line where i should be saying no or asking for them to cough up money. I did say no to one a month back.

When they call you is definitely a good starting point to begin charging.

Don't know if they would be willing to pay for them anyway. And if it was only a couple hundred bucks would rather not have the money and not have the obligations of the commercial work. something to think about i suppose.

 

[sm4him]

It has gotten to the point a couple have emailed me asking me to shoot their place, and send them images. Perhaps that is the line where i should be saying no or asking for them to cough up money. I did say no to one a month back.

When they call you is definitely a good starting point to begin charging.

I've actually had requests for a couple of years now, but I've actively *avoided* charging--not because I'm not "good enough" but because I really just don't want to deal with the hassle of being "in business." IF I start charging, then I *will* get a business license, make sure it's all legit and taxes are paid to the proper places (I already HAVE insurance). And so far, the sheer thought of all that bookkeeping keeps me from accepting jobs for pay.
But, this is one that I guess would cross that line. They ARE going to pay somebody, to take pictures of about 25 local businesses, inside and out. If they are willing to pay what I'm going to charge to do it (and based on what I know they paid for a logo design, they ARE willing to pay a decent amount), then it would probably turn the tide for me and make it worth it for me to start an actual business.
The money would be really nice--but the hassle wouldn't, so I find myself not caring much whether I get the job or not.

 

[bribrius]

It has gotten to the point a couple have emailed me asking me to shoot their place, and send them images. Perhaps that is the line where i should be saying no or asking for them to cough up money. I did say no to one a month back.

When they call you is definitely a good starting point to begin charging.

I've actually had requests for a couple of years now, but I've actively *avoided* charging--not because I'm not "good enough" but because I really just don't want to deal with the hassle of being "in business." IF I start charging, then I *will* get a business license, make sure it's all legit and taxes are paid to the proper places (I already HAVE insurance). And so far, the sheer thought of all that bookkeeping keeps me from accepting jobs for pay.
But, this is one that I guess would cross that line. They ARE going to pay somebody, to take pictures of about 25 local businesses, inside and out. If they are willing to pay what I'm going to charge to do it (and based on what I know they paid for a logo design, they ARE willing to pay a decent amount), then it would probably turn the tide for me and make it worth it for me to start an actual business.
The money would be really nice--but the hassle wouldn't, so I find myself not caring much whether I get the job or not.

Entire thing is weird. I was talking to the lady that shot for one of the ymca. She took the job as a one time photo shoot to pay for her 5dIII. She isn't even a business or a pro. just wanted to pay off her camera.

 

[bribrius]

oh that was near a year ago. Haven't really talked to her since. But she works a reg job i don't think she intended on even doing another shoot. Just wanted to pay off her camera. How she got it to start with i am guessing she new someone that new someone.......

 

[minicoop1985]

White Russians will work, I think. Coffee and booze!

In other news, it's going to be a balmy 8 degrees here today. Yay. It's sunny and inviting, but the moment you open that door it's NOPE