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<blockquote data-quote="riverside" data-source="post: 194553" data-attributes="member: 14054">The Craigslist in my area has photographers who offer &quot;mini sessions&quot; for $50 (one hour) and discounted rates for longer sessions. Samples are excellent. Can't get even a Craigslist plumber for that. With the US becoming a complete service market constantly shrinking the middle class and disposable income, market supply and demand for photographers follows that trend. Weddings and portraits (to make a decent living without other income source) have long depended on established reputation and social contacts. I do small product photography and that's totally dependent on personal connections. My new business would be non-existent without referrals.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Specialization in areas formerly covered by general photographers is becoming the key to success. As an example, I know one woman who has built a thriving business on photography of pregnant women showcasing the latter stages. Her work is impressive and in demand.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="riverside, post: 194553, member: 14054"] The Craigslist in my area has photographers who offer "mini sessions" for $50 (one hour) and discounted rates for longer sessions. Samples are excellent. Can't get even a Craigslist plumber for that. With the US becoming a complete service market constantly shrinking the middle class and disposable income, market supply and demand for photographers follows that trend. Weddings and portraits (to make a decent living without other income source) have long depended on established reputation and social contacts. I do small product photography and that's totally dependent on personal connections. My new business would be non-existent without referrals. Specialization in areas formerly covered by general photographers is becoming the key to success. As an example, I know one woman who has built a thriving business on photography of pregnant women showcasing the latter stages. Her work is impressive and in demand. [/QUOTE]

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