k8et
14th of June 2010 (Mon), 13:17
EDIT:
Thanks to those who contacted me via PM. We have enough options now in a reasonable budget for both parties, that we don't need any more at the moment.
Having a budget (or lack of one) should NEVER be equated with being stupid, bridezilla, tasteless, unappreciative, cheap (as a derogatory term), or any other insult so many of you state or insinuate below. It's demeaning and insulting to your potential customers, and reflects poorly on not only yourself but the photography industry as a whole. Just because someone is using a relative, does NOT mean that relative is NOT a professional.
I didn't owe anyone the story of what I am exactly paying for my wedding which is why I removed it, but it's EXTREMELY MODEST in budget. We managed to get help and photography is now about 20% of our total budget. But I should never have had to make excuses for asking for more entry/lower level photographers rather than professionals who are asking for over $3,000. And that's the position you put me in - I could never jump in when you criticize a third party client because I don't know their situation, but I know mine.
Anyway - yes I've removed it. I don't need to share that information with the world just to prove a point, because I am quite certain it won't get through most of the thick skulls who need it most.
But keep in mind those of you who have clients of any kind - this IS a public forum and clients these days are often smart enough to know how to google.
Thanks to those who contacted me via PM. We have enough options now in a reasonable budget for both parties, that we don't need any more at the moment.
Having a budget (or lack of one) should NEVER be equated with being stupid, bridezilla, tasteless, unappreciative, cheap (as a derogatory term), or any other insult so many of you state or insinuate below. It's demeaning and insulting to your potential customers, and reflects poorly on not only yourself but the photography industry as a whole. Just because someone is using a relative, does NOT mean that relative is NOT a professional.
I didn't owe anyone the story of what I am exactly paying for my wedding which is why I removed it, but it's EXTREMELY MODEST in budget. We managed to get help and photography is now about 20% of our total budget. But I should never have had to make excuses for asking for more entry/lower level photographers rather than professionals who are asking for over $3,000. And that's the position you put me in - I could never jump in when you criticize a third party client because I don't know their situation, but I know mine.
Anyway - yes I've removed it. I don't need to share that information with the world just to prove a point, because I am quite certain it won't get through most of the thick skulls who need it most.
But keep in mind those of you who have clients of any kind - this IS a public forum and clients these days are often smart enough to know how to google.