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[Jm Photography]

walmart picture me studio? my sister may of found me a job and i don't care i am jumping on this like a fat kid for cake so could someone tell me what to expect if i get it? i was told i would be taking the photos, simple enough but i imagine i am going to get trained with the green button mode:lol:

[SnapLocally.com]

If it's one of those LifeTouch deals, you can look forward to making $8 an hour.

[Jm Photography]

some money is better than no money IMO
i put in for full time and Holidays too so maybe if i get the job hello bills paid off!

[mrfixitx]

Expect to have the camera setting locked in, you dont get to adjust the flash the camera setting or move the camera. You just get to hit the button at the approriate time and help pose kids and familys.

Most of the focus will be on selling packages.

[MJPhotos24]

expect minimal pay, selling packages more than shooting, not much creativity, and no benefits - it's walmart after all.

[Jm Photography]

yeah i hate walmart with a fiery passion due to the crap they do to my mom so i get to play keep my mouth shut

[airfrogusmc]

yeah i hate walmart with a fiery passion due to the crap they do to my mom so i get to play keep my mouth shut

I won't shop there.

I can't say what Walmarts like but I do know people that have worked for other high volume portrait studios and the apertures on the cameras are fixed so they can't be changed and the lights are all secured in place and can't be moves and shutter speeds are fixed where they can't be changed. All ya do is turn'm on put the people in there places and shoot away. COOKIE CUTTER...

The up side is its a job and you do learn how to deal with people.

[Jm Photography]

how are they fixed though is what i wonder, do they keep locks on them and have a sign press button next/

[mrfixitx]

Even if they are not bolted to the floor, with the way thoose studios are run if you try and move or adjust something you'll get in trouble for it, regardless of the outcome.

Its about fast turn around time with generic consistent results. Not being creative or trying interesting angles or different lighting.

[Jm Photography]

wow a totalitarian photo studio ftl

[grimesfe]

I am not totally sure about this, but I have seen where large generic photo comapnies have "Non-compete" clauses in the contract you sign. I don't know of the details, but basically you aren't allowed to do any kind of work that could take away from their business, and that may be for a period of time after you part ways. Just make sure you understand what you are signing away if you do take the job.

[breal101]

These places are known in the business as kidnappers, most of the people I've met who worked for them say they felt dirty after a day at work. The pressure to sell is unbelievable.

[amfoto1]

Hey, some money is better than no money...

I agree... You will be doing more selling than shooting. The emphasis will be on getting people to buy more, not on taking good photos. And you won't really have much control over what you shoot... just press this little button when the kid smiles.

Do be careful what you sign. Read it thoroughly. You probably won't be able to put any shots you take into your own portfolio... You certainly won't own the copyright on any of them... But on the other hand you might not want to use any in your portfolio or to have your name attached to any of the copyrights.

And, as mentioned, watch out for those non-compete clauses that might prevent you from doing similar work in the area. There's nothing wrong with signing one, so long as you can live with the terms.

You certainlycan learn things that may help you later in future jobs or running your own studio. And, you'll certainly get a lot of experience dealing with... um... difficult customers.

You may want a preview of exactly who you'll be makin' poor-trayts of...

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

Of course, you won't be shooting with a camera phone. :rolleyes:

[Jm Photography]

ha ha i basically got the job

fml

[zelseman]

I put in an application. After getting my app, they handed me their "terms" that they forgot to give me with the application. There was a non compete clause, so i asked for my application back and ripped it up.

I nearly have a job at a local lab(higher end grocery store lab). I think I will be much happier with this.
I would avoid WalMart at all costs. My dad worked for them for 15 years as a Store Director and hated it.