Posts by casualbison8

Joshua Brown2 said:casualbison8, just show those shots to them so they can finally learn what "top-tier" and "professional" actually look like! 👍

Aurora, thank you so much for the compliment, but I honestly didn't come on here just to promote myself... I simply couldn't help myself. I only signed up because I wanted to take full responsibility for what I said... Thanks again...

Daniel King4 said:Go ahead and do a little research on what it costs to buy a high-end setup ranging from $40k to $90k, and that's not even touching the other expenses

I’ve been working in this industry for 11 years now, so I don't really feel the need to go out and price check professional printing equipment. Are you honestly suggesting that someone could just grab a $1,000 DSLR, snap some shots of their relatives, run them through a $45,000 printer, and somehow walk away with world-class photography? It just doesn't work that way. Especially if you lack the talent and the artistic eye to back it up.
Besides, I really feel like getting dragged into an argument at this level is just a complete waste of time....

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Daniel King4 said:I think the photography service works great and is super professional, so maybe look at what you're paying musicians... you give them 1500 bucks and they play for five hours and head home, while photographers have five more days of work and gear worth at least 50k... people really shouldn't talk about stuff they don't understand, especially when you see how much worse people work in Washington, D.C. while charging $3333 basic rates for standard shots. If I were the photographer, I wouldn't give you anything for $1200 pennies, because honestly, it's not easy money and you're stuck with the consequences for life... peace

Look, I’ve been following this forum for a very long time, but I rarely post because I never want it to seem like I'm just self-promoting. But honestly, I can't stay quiet right now... WHAT DO YOU MEAN $50,000?!?!? Someone who owns $50,000 worth of photography gear simply cannot afford to do photo and video services for $1.25. They just can't! Period.
I work in this industry, which is why I’m speaking up, and I stand firmly behind everything I'm saying. My overhead is massive once you factor in materials and staff, not even touching on taxes and equipment depreciation. Besides, it's not like the newlyweds dictated a price of $1.25; they set their own rates themselves. It's hardly fair to complain that they aren't providing enough value for the price the clients agreed to pay. They chose the rate... And let's not forget, you get what you pay for. A girl—who actually booked this specific studio—even mentioned that herself. I respect that some people don't care about high-end photos and want to save money, but expecting premium or even just very good service for those prices is pure science fiction! That's all there is to it....

Austin Hayes2 said:Jane did the makeup for Sekin’s wedding party and she was absolutely incredible. I managed to dig up her number in my phone. I really hope she hasn't changed it because I’m definitely going to need her for my own wedding. I'll DM you the number right now!

Helen Marijanovic... Honestly, Helen practically invented the art of makeup. She is a total genius at what she does, but just a heads-up—you really need to book her way, way in advance, so don't wait too long if you want her! 😁

When it comes to flowers, I honestly think Alstromeria is hands down the best! 🙂

I suspect you might find something similar at places like Whole Foods or Vigus.

Pollux, I am so incredibly sorry you're going through all of this right now... People can truly be so cruel sometimes. 😢