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Marty Bingham
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1. Just wrapped up another season of dirt track racing photography.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0124_zpswywfag6c.jpg

2. I have to say, I think I have finally seen the light.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0125_zpsfpg0zv5i.jpg

3. As much as I love sports photography I think the end is near for me.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0126_zpsvtf0uobf.jpg

4. It's getting to where there are too many people clawing and gouging for attention in a market that is shrinking more and more each year.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0127_zpsccr72jac.jpg

5. Even with exclusive photography rights and restricted access to events , it is a constant battle to compete with hundreds of free photos plastered all over Facebook by PWCs (poachers with cameras.)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0128_zpslzbpy3dh.jpg

6. Some wise photographers on this board have seen it coming and made the prediction years ago that the market was dying. Many of them switched gears and some, like me, have tried to ride it out.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0130_zpsb2dffjt2.jpg

7.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0131_zpstbuvjb0k.jpg

8.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0132_zpsfad7n4k1.jpg

9. I still love photography and plan to keep active but I just don't have the stomach for the sports market anymore.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0133_zps3armonwu.jpg

10. I'm working on getting out of sports and beefing up my wedding business. More money, less work.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0134_zpsytxp5kps.jpg

11. I will still do some magazine work and a few special events, even though they pay crapola, because I really do have a soft spot for sports photography. But it's just bad business.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0135_zpsu1ggkf62.jpg


12. Without taking anything away from all the many talented wedding shooters out there, I think anyone who has a solid sports shooting background is well prepared to make the transition from sports to weddings.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0136_zpsdsiicymz.jpg

13. After shooting tens of thousands of photos of dangerous, fast moving objects and people in dark, crowded places, a bride coming down the isle in a quite, climate controlled church ain't all that scary.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0138_zps6950clqg.jpg

14. Plus, one is a lot less likely to get hurt.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0140_zpsf7gceare.jpg

15. And on that cheerful note, wish me luck in the world of weddings and good luck to all of you in the sports world.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0141_zpssyciw1hn.jpg

16. As always, thanks for looking!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/snaptie2002/FM%2055/0142_zpsvy33ocqy.jpg

Marty












Dec 23, 2015 at 05:35 PM
TrojanHorse
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Crossroads


Hopefully you'll cross-post your first wedding here too. Good luck!


Dec 23, 2015 at 08:00 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Crossroads


I wish you good fortunes in the new endeavor, you are right…..there's not much money in sports anymore.



Dec 23, 2015 at 08:06 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Crossroads


All the best to you and don't forget, you'll need a new wardrobe-all black is good


Dec 24, 2015 at 09:47 AM
gschlact
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Crossroads


All the best luck.
Guy



Dec 24, 2015 at 10:17 PM
gschlact
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Crossroads


All the best luck.
Guy



Dec 24, 2015 at 10:17 PM
Russ Isabella
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Crossroads


Best of luck, Marty! Just keep an eye open for careening uncles and I'm sure you'll thrive.


Dec 26, 2015 at 11:45 AM
Frank Lauri
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Crossroads


Marty I always enjoyed your great race pics. I look forward to following your transition into weddings. Best of luck to you with your wedding venture and I hope you don't cross paths with any "BrideZillas".




Dec 27, 2015 at 09:01 AM





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