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Andrew Welsh wrote:
For weekend warriors such as the OP and myself, these one-off weddings are fine. I've done a couple myself... last minute bookings, 40 or fewer guests etc.
OK first I think we need to have a universal definition of weekend warrior. When I hear weekend warrior I think of the craigslist photographer trying to supplement their income with shoot and burns with all day coverage for $500 or less.
Also, last minute bookings and 40 or fewer guests shouldnt be a reason to charge less. I just booked a last minute wedding and they are paying full price. I also have a June wedding with 22 guests and they are paying full price. Don't price your business of how many guests or last minute.
Andrew Welsh wrote:
For full time business owners, the balance of profitability, time spent working and the effect on the market (race to the bottom?) the attractiveness of such events diminishes.
I'm sorry but I don't think it does diminish. Full time or part time, its always going to be there.
Andrew Welsh wrote:
For folks like Inku who are in high demand, yeah, it's easy to pass on the little event, confident that someone else will come along and book it. And if he gets a free weekend, well, that's just gravy.
Not to put Inku down, because I love his work and he is a kick ass dude. But how do you know he is in demand? How do we know he is just not making by each month? just because he kicks ass and appears to be super busy doesnt really mean he is super busy. It is our jobs to make our clients think we are in such demand that if they don't book us right now then they wont be able to book us because someone else will. but I am sure Inku is busy. Or is he?
Now I am not attacking you by posting this. I just liked your comments and want to prove my point
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