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sad and frustated-mediocrity as a wedding photog is ok? a bit long.
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<blockquote data-quote="rocketman122" data-source="post: 343701" data-attributes="member: 14443"><p>I feel frustrated with a few different things.</p><p></p><p>-photog I work for himself has a who gives a crap attitude and I think you should always strive to be better. and many ive worked with say "eh what can you do, dont worry about it" "dont take it to heart" "why do you care" "eh, another wedding another buck" "its none of your business, youre just a freelance, dont get worked up" " im not getting pissed, so why are you?" </p><p></p><p>-I cant shut off my work ethic like a switch. I cant turn it off when in these situations then turn it on later on so I dont get stressed. it doesnt work that way. over the years when working with hard people I tried to switch my mind to the "eh who gives a crap" attitude but I cant shut it off. it fires me up even more. its like a clean freak and you come spill some cola on the floor next to them. and then tell them, dont wipe it, dont clean it. dont give a damn about it. leave it as it is. they will go crazy. its almost like a disease. you cant shut it off. so I cant not give a damn. its who I am. and not for the client but for me inside. only those who are like this will understand. others reading this will understand the other photogs who says "eh dont worry about it" </p><p></p><p>-self content. not being able to go home knowing I completed my job. using part of my talent. u get a feeling of self satisfaction when Im able to capture nice images. not for the clients or the other photog. I always try to hold myself to higher standard than what is asked of me. if you dont want good photos, then why hire me. enough of other lower level photogs you can hire.</p><p></p><p>-a lot of chaos there. the times schedule, these are things that are planned out beforehand byt the couple. they want to change then they can decide as they wish. but it also happens they complain after the fact when they come pick up the images. just recently, a bride who during the family formals said "ok two three more and thats enough" I had a lot of holes in my list of what I feel is content regarding the shoot list. </p><p></p><p>she came to pickup the pics from the photographer she hired and complained. we didnt do enough pics. and he told her that you told the photog 2-3 more and thats enough. the videographer also caught it on cam as he also does some shots of the family members when im shooting. and this is common. complaining when they dont cooperate. they come extremely late. expect me to work extremely quick. to the point a few times the groom and bride have said "ok hurry up" "lets finish already" "make it quick". I go berserk when someone says that to me. its the highest form of disrespect. I wont tell you what I say but I dont put up with it. im not a dog. so although I wasnt given enough time to shoot, they still have demands and complain after the fact. ironic. </p><p></p><p>-many times I have to do these shots on the list (btw, there is no list written down, its all in my head) in mixed order. most of the times many members are missing and I do part his side, then her side, then mix and go back and forth completing the list and checking them off in my head as I shoot. </p><p></p><p>-almost always its the bride that causes all the issues. almost always. they influence the groom and then he comes over like a weak messenger passing the news. the groom is always cool laid back and you can see he feels awkward when things dont go right, but the bride? what a fat foul mouth they have at times. there are many sweet brides out there, but as a pro you can also sense which couple will hold and which will be of that 50% divorce rate statistic. </p><p></p><p>-when I work for another photographer, Im basically showing up that day and only meeting the couple/family then. I dont have a rapport with them and there is a trust issue. if im competent enough and who am I. they know the photog they hired so when Im having issues getting them to cooperate, I turn to the photog to come and smooth things out. </p><p></p><p>-endless times I think and rethink to either sell my gear or move to either shooting food or architecture. a lot. ive been back for about a year now and my frustrations are getting more.</p><p></p><p>-I dont live in the US and this imo is the biggest issue for me. I grew up in the US. but the mentality/mindset of the people in my country makes it difficult for me to connect with them. I do not see eye to eye with them. I live in the middle east. very hard people to deal with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rocketman122, post: 343701, member: 14443"] I feel frustrated with a few different things. -photog I work for himself has a who gives a crap attitude and I think you should always strive to be better. and many ive worked with say "eh what can you do, dont worry about it" "dont take it to heart" "why do you care" "eh, another wedding another buck" "its none of your business, youre just a freelance, dont get worked up" " im not getting pissed, so why are you?" -I cant shut off my work ethic like a switch. I cant turn it off when in these situations then turn it on later on so I dont get stressed. it doesnt work that way. over the years when working with hard people I tried to switch my mind to the "eh who gives a crap" attitude but I cant shut it off. it fires me up even more. its like a clean freak and you come spill some cola on the floor next to them. and then tell them, dont wipe it, dont clean it. dont give a damn about it. leave it as it is. they will go crazy. its almost like a disease. you cant shut it off. so I cant not give a damn. its who I am. and not for the client but for me inside. only those who are like this will understand. others reading this will understand the other photogs who says "eh dont worry about it" -self content. not being able to go home knowing I completed my job. using part of my talent. u get a feeling of self satisfaction when Im able to capture nice images. not for the clients or the other photog. I always try to hold myself to higher standard than what is asked of me. if you dont want good photos, then why hire me. enough of other lower level photogs you can hire. -a lot of chaos there. the times schedule, these are things that are planned out beforehand byt the couple. they want to change then they can decide as they wish. but it also happens they complain after the fact when they come pick up the images. just recently, a bride who during the family formals said "ok two three more and thats enough" I had a lot of holes in my list of what I feel is content regarding the shoot list. she came to pickup the pics from the photographer she hired and complained. we didnt do enough pics. and he told her that you told the photog 2-3 more and thats enough. the videographer also caught it on cam as he also does some shots of the family members when im shooting. and this is common. complaining when they dont cooperate. they come extremely late. expect me to work extremely quick. to the point a few times the groom and bride have said "ok hurry up" "lets finish already" "make it quick". I go berserk when someone says that to me. its the highest form of disrespect. I wont tell you what I say but I dont put up with it. im not a dog. so although I wasnt given enough time to shoot, they still have demands and complain after the fact. ironic. -many times I have to do these shots on the list (btw, there is no list written down, its all in my head) in mixed order. most of the times many members are missing and I do part his side, then her side, then mix and go back and forth completing the list and checking them off in my head as I shoot. -almost always its the bride that causes all the issues. almost always. they influence the groom and then he comes over like a weak messenger passing the news. the groom is always cool laid back and you can see he feels awkward when things dont go right, but the bride? what a fat foul mouth they have at times. there are many sweet brides out there, but as a pro you can also sense which couple will hold and which will be of that 50% divorce rate statistic. -when I work for another photographer, Im basically showing up that day and only meeting the couple/family then. I dont have a rapport with them and there is a trust issue. if im competent enough and who am I. they know the photog they hired so when Im having issues getting them to cooperate, I turn to the photog to come and smooth things out. -endless times I think and rethink to either sell my gear or move to either shooting food or architecture. a lot. ive been back for about a year now and my frustrations are getting more. -I dont live in the US and this imo is the biggest issue for me. I grew up in the US. but the mentality/mindset of the people in my country makes it difficult for me to connect with them. I do not see eye to eye with them. I live in the middle east. very hard people to deal with. [/QUOTE]
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