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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 206853" data-attributes="member: 12257"><p>Thanks! I've always had the intention of turning this into a "side venture" to make a little bit of cash. DREAMS of it becoming self-supporting, but I'm also realistic about the market. This will provide valuable experience for future endeavors!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>He's really not that kind of guy. All he really needs me for is the candid view during the ceremony itself, but knowing I'd like the opportunity to learn and get a few shots for my portfolio, he's opened it up to allow me to observe and shoot through the planned group photos, etc. I'll be allowed to present a separate release to keep/publish all of my own photos in order to help promote my own skills, but he'll also have full access to edit and present the photos as part of his package.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Trust me when I say this guy has been completely selfless the entire time I've known him. He's one of the rare COMPLETELY GENUINE folks left out there. He's shooting the wedding for one of his better friends, and the only thing he's charging them is his traveling expenses, so in reality, he's taking a loss to pay me anything at all. For the experience, the mentoring, and the friendship, I look at it as more like a chance to take a class/workshop without having to pay the tuition. Unfortunately, selfless guy that he is, he's still insisting on paying me, so I made sure he's keeping it at a bare minimum. Thinking, though, that this will give me the chance to declare my business a bit early and perhaps write off my equipment expenses this year as a loss, since we will have a formal contract and all... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /> It puts me on a bit faster pace than the "scared path" I was on, about 6 months ahead of plan, but if I do well this weekend, I'll be advertising to get a few "on site" portrait sessions this fall as well.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>GREAT advice! He already made it clear that he's looking for the candid stuff that he won't have time for. The "chuckle" pictures while he's nabbing the "glory" shots. I remember my wedding, near 22 years ago, and those were my faves... the shenanigans behind the scenes, etc., so I know what I'm after. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Hoping to get some shots of the bridal party "staging" before their entrance, perhaps Mom's tears of joy, Dad and groom having a chat, car "decoration", etc. He said he chose me because I'm good with folks, not afraid to politely mix and crack a joke or two, so I'd be free to ask for a pose or two to share some of the hidden fun that goes on at these things.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Can't agree with ya more, man. Thanks for the tips! Hopefully, I'll have some worth a laugh, a sigh, and a lot of smiles! I'll try to share a couple once it's all done!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 206853, member: 12257"] Thanks! I've always had the intention of turning this into a "side venture" to make a little bit of cash. DREAMS of it becoming self-supporting, but I'm also realistic about the market. This will provide valuable experience for future endeavors! He's really not that kind of guy. All he really needs me for is the candid view during the ceremony itself, but knowing I'd like the opportunity to learn and get a few shots for my portfolio, he's opened it up to allow me to observe and shoot through the planned group photos, etc. I'll be allowed to present a separate release to keep/publish all of my own photos in order to help promote my own skills, but he'll also have full access to edit and present the photos as part of his package. Trust me when I say this guy has been completely selfless the entire time I've known him. He's one of the rare COMPLETELY GENUINE folks left out there. He's shooting the wedding for one of his better friends, and the only thing he's charging them is his traveling expenses, so in reality, he's taking a loss to pay me anything at all. For the experience, the mentoring, and the friendship, I look at it as more like a chance to take a class/workshop without having to pay the tuition. Unfortunately, selfless guy that he is, he's still insisting on paying me, so I made sure he's keeping it at a bare minimum. Thinking, though, that this will give me the chance to declare my business a bit early and perhaps write off my equipment expenses this year as a loss, since we will have a formal contract and all... :cool: It puts me on a bit faster pace than the "scared path" I was on, about 6 months ahead of plan, but if I do well this weekend, I'll be advertising to get a few "on site" portrait sessions this fall as well. GREAT advice! He already made it clear that he's looking for the candid stuff that he won't have time for. The "chuckle" pictures while he's nabbing the "glory" shots. I remember my wedding, near 22 years ago, and those were my faves... the shenanigans behind the scenes, etc., so I know what I'm after. ;) Hoping to get some shots of the bridal party "staging" before their entrance, perhaps Mom's tears of joy, Dad and groom having a chat, car "decoration", etc. He said he chose me because I'm good with folks, not afraid to politely mix and crack a joke or two, so I'd be free to ask for a pose or two to share some of the hidden fun that goes on at these things. Can't agree with ya more, man. Thanks for the tips! Hopefully, I'll have some worth a laugh, a sigh, and a lot of smiles! I'll try to share a couple once it's all done!! [/QUOTE]
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