If your toilet was clogged, would you call the plumber and ask him to "hook you up on a free gig?" The list goes on: mechanic, barber, chef, doctor, electrician, all of those people get paid for their services.... Right?
WHY should I pay a professional photographer?
1. His or Her TIME
2. Equipment - Digital camera & Lens package
3. Flash & Lighting
4. Memory cards or Film
5. Education, Training & Practice required to know this skill
6. Travel expenses
7. Time to process images in post-production
8. Promotional & website costs
9. Income tax for freelance
10. Phone
11. Food
12. Housing
13. Living expenses
.....but you can get good "Exposure" & "Experience" for your efforts.
MESSAGE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS:
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GET PAID, OR STARVE ARTIST. You have to start getting paid for your craft at some point.... That point is NOW.
Start charging people what you are worth. You are adding value to their situation with your art and craft. They must respect your art with their wallets.
I hope this motivates a new photographer to start earning income and building their future. You can be happy by getting paid to do what you love to do.
What services do you provide? How much does it cost? Make a list.
(Some situations a barter for services is acceptable)
Very Respectfully,
George Ohan
Mentor
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