Not a Wedding Photographer but they keep calling... [Archive]

TheFloridaShooter

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 19:50

I'm not a wedding photographer but they keep calling. It appears there is a photog that isn't doing a good job in the area. These people are pleading with me to shot there wedding. Four calls today and I keep telling the callers that I don't shoot weddings.

sethmo

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 19:53

Are you asking us what to do? I dont see a question. Why wont you shoot their wedding?

TheFloridaShooter

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 19:57

sethmo

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 20:00

Ah gotchya :)

Mike414

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 22:22

DSLR camera owner = "wedding photographer qualified" right ? :rolleyes: :D

Mike

Naturalist

26th of May 2009 (Tue), 22:25

Brush up on your wedding photo skills and go get that market "tiger"!

TheFloridaShooter

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 06:53

I have the skills. I just have no interest in shooting weddings. I'll stick with what I enjoy.

rcarey

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 07:58

man, if only that kinda market were here in WI! :)

TheFloridaShooter

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 09:11

rcarey,

I really don't know if the market is any better or worse. What I do know is one of the best wedding photogs (in the area) was killed in a auto accident over a year ago. Since his accident there has been a flood of photogs in the area of those that say they can. Now it's catching up to them. Word of mouth can hurt or do good things. In this case it's making people look other places. I'll stick with what I enjoy. People don't get me wrong - I have nothing against a wedding photog. It's just not my cup of tea.

I like my Saturdays............................

Svetlana

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 10:16

I don't really understand the point of this post, sorry...Is it to let everyone know you're in demand but don't shoot weddings? Do what you enjoy doing most, it's that simple. :)

overclock

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 12:54

Try it, you just might like it. And if you don't, change your number. You could pay for a new body or something with the windfall.

samurairx7

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 18:42

lol hey why not just do one or two... don't think of it as in doing something u hate?

Think of how much fun ur gonna have with the 135L when it's being shipped to ur door next month?

but ur mind already seem set

SuzyView

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 09:04

Maybe if you don't want to shoot weddings, maybe connect with a wedding shooter and send work their way and they'll reciprocate and give you work back.

cdifoto

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 09:08

I have to beat the models off with sticks. I keep telling them naked babes aren't my thing but they keep coming back. I'm thinking about getting a 55 gallon drum of MACE.

SuzyView

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 09:38

I have to beat the models off with sticks. I keep telling them naked babes aren't my thing but they keep coming back. I'm thinking about getting a 55 gallon drum of MACE.

Yeah, tell us another one. :)

picturecrazy

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 17:12

Thanks for the announcement.

SuzyView

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 19:36

Lloyd, love the title. :)

ErikM

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 17:40

bw!Thanks for the announcement.

LeesaB

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 08:31

Not asking a question. I'm making a statement. It appears there is a strong market in the Troy, MO area for a wedding photographer. I'm not interestedin wedding photographer. It's not my can of worms.

You can always shoot them my way (hahahahahh Missouri shooter)

I'm close and I do weddings, and i do them rather well ;-)

We need to talk about the photog that is not doing well.... PM me if you can.

LeesaB

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 08:32

I have to beat the models off with sticks. I keep telling them naked babes aren't my thing but they keep coming back. I'm thinking about getting a 55 gallon drum of MACE.

Isn't that a statement!

canonnoob

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 08:38

just pass them to me... lol Ill take them off your hands

CustomMinds

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 08:51

you can always refer someone else?

LeesaB

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 09:24

DSLR camera owner = "wedding photographer qualified" right ? :rolleyes: :D

Mike

OOOOO Don't get me started!!!!

canonnoob

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 09:25

leesa how are you liking STL?

LeesaB

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 09:27

Dave,HI!!

I love the area, lovin' this heat...

Miss my family, but other then that, I'm good here!

What are you doing in STL?

canonnoob

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 09:28

I actually am in Springfield.. But I used to live in West county (wildwood/ Chesterfield Area)

LeesaB

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 09:30

OOOO Okay, I have a friend in Springfield James Sidx001 do you know him? He's an amazing photographer

I've not been to Springfield yet, but plan on making a trip soon to visit....

canonnoob

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 09:31

OOOO Okay, I have a friend in Springfield James Sidx001 do you know him? He's an amazing photographer

I've not been to Springfield yet, but plan on making a trip soon to visit....

I do... hes a good guy. you need to head down here.. its great!

LeesaB

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 09:33

When I do, I'm sure I'll let you know or at least you'll see me chat about it

James is a "good guy" :-)

canonnoob

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 09:36

yup.. He came and shot an ultimate frisbee game of mine for practice one day last semester... he got some great photos.

Heres the thread
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=576489&highlight=canonnoob+ultimate

Im in the first and third photo

LeesaB

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 09:41

OOO very cool....

Thanks for sharing! I've not been around POTN as much lately, but I'm slowly getting back to it, for now, I need to get back to work... Take care and I'm sure I'll catch up with you soon!

ATP

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 10:50

DSLR camera owner = "wedding photographer qualified" right ? :rolleyes: :D

Mike
i concur

Lightworks Imaging

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 02:02

man, if only that kinda market were here in WI! :)

Especially here in Milwaukee...

elisesanchez

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 20:33

There was no question. Are you complaining?

canonnoob

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 21:36

There was no question. Are you complaining?

yes he is

LeesaB

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 00:08

Awwww, so not fair,

He's not complaining...

stop trying to pick a fight LOL

always something with you "noob" always something LOL :-)

canonnoob

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 00:37

Awwww, so not fair,

He's not complaining...

stop trying to pick a fight LOL

always something with you "noob" always something LOL :-)

lol like my new title and avitar?

LeesaB

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 00:38

LOL love it, both of them!

I'd give up my title to know who the tooth fairy is! :-)

JWright

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 22:02