Just to be clear, I never said anything about \"offering discounts left and right.\" I\'m simply saying that I see no problem with giving a discount every now and then.
I gave a bride a rather large discount for a Cancun wedding. Why? She is paying to fly me and my wife there and put us up for a week, all expenses paid. Sure I gave her a discount. So would most of you.
I also gave a woman who\'s husband is in Afghanistan a discount. Why? Because they are renewing their vows when he comes home. I grew up an Army brat. My dad was a POW for three years and survived the Bataan Death march. I have a soft spot for military people. Call me a sucker. I don\'t give a shit. It made me feel good.
I would have no problem giving the thread starter a discount on his wedding if he wants to edit the pics themselves. Saves me a lot of work. I\'m in the people pleasing business.
I value my work. I value my time. But I\'m not in this business because shooting wedding fulfills my inner artist. I\'m in it because I enjoy it and I can make some money at the same time. But that\'s not to say that I don\'t enjoy creating something that has appeal. I like creating an artistic image. It\'s a lot of fun. Last night I won first place in a wedding portrait contest that was held in my city. I beat out 30+ other photographers with my wining shot. I had a blast doing the shoot. I did the shoot for fun. I wasn\'t paid. I did win the contest but the prize wasn\'t anything that I really need (two nights at a four star hotel) I did it because it was a challenge. Nobody paid me. In fact, I paid a fee to enter. Did I compromise my \"art\" by doing this? Isn\'t doing a shoot for a four star hotel for free (as they get the image for promotional purposes) worst than giving some thankful bride a discount on her wedding day? Hell no.
Anyway, at the end of the day we all do what we believe is right for us, not the guy on the other coast or down the street. Do what you think is best as you\'re the only one who has to live with your decision.
Mar 23, 2011 at 09:46 PM
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