Forum: Photography


Subject: need help, first paid gig and i'm freakin out...

EricSBauer opened this issue on Jul 01, 2005 ยท 23 posts


zhounder posted Fri, 01 July 2005 at 8:56 PM

Eric, First chill dude. You can do it and do it well. Second, what Michelle said, SB600 or 800, you can rent one at Calumet on Columbus but only by noon tomorrow! the number is on their website, ask for Carla. She will take care of you. Second, batteries in the charger Sunday night. Carry an extra set for the flash too. Set it to TTL BL. Use your standard lens, 24 0 70mm? I think. Third a tip, focus on one person in a couple, halfway down on the release, Reframe, shoot. You don't even have to talk to people. Just hold up the camera with a questioning look, as if to say, "May I?" They will nod OK or politely decline. Shoot or move on, whichever. Say thanks and hand them a card. Cards can be bought at CVS and printed on your computer. Keep them simple, Name, Photographer, address and phone, maybe E-mail. What to charge - in Philly the going rate is $125 an hour, give or take $25. Some charge more but no one should charge less. You can do a package deal but don't forget your computer time (darkroom time in the past). Estimate the hours it will take you, subtract 10-20% for the "Package". Deliver the images on time. If its delived on a CD/DVD, go with the 20% discount, 10% for prints. And charge for the prints! they cost you, so pass on the cost plus 10%. Lastly, if your still tweaked, call me you have my number. Oh and one more thing, Don't where yourself out by going to Live8 tomorrow! If you go don't drink and be extra careful with your camera. ;) Magick Michael PS You're good dude. you can do this!