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p.1 #1 · How's Business?

I wonder if anyone has felt the effects yet from the looming recession that's supposed to hit our economy. Since we all provide a service that falls more under the category of luxury than necessity, I wonder: does anyone have any apprehensions about '08?

Whaddya think? If the recession comes, do you think the hey-days of the weedding industry are past us? If there are any of you long-timers who have weathered past economic slowdowns, I'd love to hear about your experiences.

Jan 28, 2008 at 10:36 PM

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p.1 #2 · How's Business?

Terrible.

But I saw it coming - I just moved from MD to the NYC area 6 weeks ago. Need to start advertising hard core.... I left all my clients behind

Jan 28, 2008 at 11:37 PM

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p.1 #3 · How's Business?

I try to stay optimistic, but right now business is doing better than Oct-Dec of last year. I think it really depends on your current clientel and marketing.

People will continue to get married. I don't think people are going to drop prices. I'm being optimistic.

Again, most of my clients are in the higher-middle class, so I don't think a recession will effect their buying habits as much.

Edited on Jan 28, 2008 at 11:45 PM

Jan 28, 2008 at 11:44 PM

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p.1 #4 · How's Business?

Thanks for responding, guys. How 'bout anyone else? Are there any photogs out there who toughed it out through some lean times? Would you care to share your perspectives?

Jan 29, 2008 at 06:27 AM

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p.1 #5 · How's Business?

We're hitting record highs here. I don't foresee any issues. Brides get married and, in our market, the economy won't stop this one time event from being what they dream.

Jan 29, 2008 at 09:07 AM

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p.1 #6 · How's Business?

we're in our first year with total so far....with some last year and this year we're up to about 4 weddings....is that doing okay for the first year?

Jan 29, 2008 at 10:46 AM


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