Tuesday, May 8, 2012
a few thoughts running through my head
today, ive been thinking... a lot of thinking... i feel im going to be honest, and share my feelings, even though some may take this geared towards them, its NOT! im writing this to explain why it is i do my job and why i love photography so much!!!
1st of all, everything about photography excites me!! the trill of catching "that" photo, then transforming it into a work of art that will be a memory forever! thats what keeps me going! the clients i have, what can i say, ive had some insane, wonderful clients over this past year! looking bk on some of the photo's i took when i 1st started and still the clients loved them(when to my eye now, look funny, lol)!!!and still you would say "i love them", ;) thank you for that... ive come along way, and am still growing every single day and couldnt imagine doing anything else as a profession! this is where im suppose to be! i know this w/my whole entire heart!! you just dont enjoy your job like this and stop doing it!
there are ups and downs to this proffession as well.. its tough for me to say no, even when im so overwhelmed w/cd's, messages, emails, phone calls and need to return calls.. no is such a hard word for me... it's not about the money, thats not the reason i cant say no, i think its just me, in my mind that i need to do it.. even if it take 3-4 weeks to finish a cd!!! the money issue is also a problem.... i need to learn to stick w/my FINAL prices and dont change it!!!! did you know it takes about 28 hours from start to finish EACH session??? really.. here is a breakdown
driving to the destination(kspt, or another area), 5-45 minutes...
30-45 minutes for the acutal session
loading the images onto the computer- 10 minutes.
previews if i have say 3 sessions that day-1hour
working on the cd for 10 days(few days off inbetween), 15-20 hours.. sometimes i sit for 6hours at a time on 1 cd... this is for you, so that you are pleased w/the end result.
and finally delivery- 15minutes to 1hour.. depending on where and if client is there...
so, im doing this to give you a actual realization of what goes into photography!! its not just take pics, load them and edit a few and burn them... no, it takes time... and money!!! i pay for gas(which is not included, cd's, and cases, which is not included, and MY valuable time!
so the next time you ask me how much my session is you can get an idea of what is behind all the hard work that i do! i honestly dont think you could go to walmart and ask them for a discount on food, clothes or anything else. or please dont tell me what other area photogs charge and expect me to "price match"... my prices are final, and i will stand behind my work!! i abso love my job, so please do not take advantage of me!! this is my business, my love, my passion..
1st of all, everything about photography excites me!! the trill of catching "that" photo, then transforming it into a work of art that will be a memory forever! thats what keeps me going! the clients i have, what can i say, ive had some insane, wonderful clients over this past year! looking bk on some of the photo's i took when i 1st started and still the clients loved them(when to my eye now, look funny, lol)!!!and still you would say "i love them", ;) thank you for that... ive come along way, and am still growing every single day and couldnt imagine doing anything else as a profession! this is where im suppose to be! i know this w/my whole entire heart!! you just dont enjoy your job like this and stop doing it!
there are ups and downs to this proffession as well.. its tough for me to say no, even when im so overwhelmed w/cd's, messages, emails, phone calls and need to return calls.. no is such a hard word for me... it's not about the money, thats not the reason i cant say no, i think its just me, in my mind that i need to do it.. even if it take 3-4 weeks to finish a cd!!! the money issue is also a problem.... i need to learn to stick w/my FINAL prices and dont change it!!!! did you know it takes about 28 hours from start to finish EACH session??? really.. here is a breakdown
driving to the destination(kspt, or another area), 5-45 minutes...
30-45 minutes for the acutal session
loading the images onto the computer- 10 minutes.
previews if i have say 3 sessions that day-1hour
working on the cd for 10 days(few days off inbetween), 15-20 hours.. sometimes i sit for 6hours at a time on 1 cd... this is for you, so that you are pleased w/the end result.
and finally delivery- 15minutes to 1hour.. depending on where and if client is there...
so, im doing this to give you a actual realization of what goes into photography!! its not just take pics, load them and edit a few and burn them... no, it takes time... and money!!! i pay for gas(which is not included, cd's, and cases, which is not included, and MY valuable time!
so the next time you ask me how much my session is you can get an idea of what is behind all the hard work that i do! i honestly dont think you could go to walmart and ask them for a discount on food, clothes or anything else. or please dont tell me what other area photogs charge and expect me to "price match"... my prices are final, and i will stand behind my work!! i abso love my job, so please do not take advantage of me!! this is my business, my love, my passion..
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
rules:
i have a few things to go over..
1) my sessions are only 125.00 which inclues up to 40 photo's on a cd w/copyright release form included w/cd is delivered. i do not do prints. I only offer cd's.
2) all my prices are not negotiable. period... so please do not ask me to give discounts or "price match' another photographer in the area!
3) newborn and packages are not included into the 125.00 session. the prices are different due to it sometimes takes 2 to 2 1/2 hrs for newborns..
4) i offer many packages that info can be sent to you through email.
5)please do not ask me to hold checks, i am unable to do so.
6) payment is due , in FULL at the time of the session!
7) wedding packages can be found on my blog as well.. all prices are firm!
i work very hard to make everyone happy and love each and everyone of you... i am thankful for all the sweet comments and referrals.. please understand these rules apply to EVERYONE!!! thanks
1) my sessions are only 125.00 which inclues up to 40 photo's on a cd w/copyright release form included w/cd is delivered. i do not do prints. I only offer cd's.
2) all my prices are not negotiable. period... so please do not ask me to give discounts or "price match' another photographer in the area!
3) newborn and packages are not included into the 125.00 session. the prices are different due to it sometimes takes 2 to 2 1/2 hrs for newborns..
4) i offer many packages that info can be sent to you through email.
5)please do not ask me to hold checks, i am unable to do so.
6) payment is due , in FULL at the time of the session!
7) wedding packages can be found on my blog as well.. all prices are firm!
i work very hard to make everyone happy and love each and everyone of you... i am thankful for all the sweet comments and referrals.. please understand these rules apply to EVERYONE!!! thanks
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
mothers day giveaway!!!
im so proud to be the mommy to 3 of the sweetest lil gals.. i feel blessed with a great momma as well... with this said, this will be the rules to the contest!
1) you MUST like desra ramey photography on facebook
2) spread the word/share, share, share and encourage your friends or family to visit my page and "like" it!!!(and you can do this daily if you like)
3) come back to here, THE BLOG and reply you shared and where you shared my page.
THAT'S IT!!!! all you have to do is share my page!
i will then pick 2, yes 2 winners!!! (random generator, from ramdom.com)
***1st place winner will recieve a FULL session, all images will be placed on a cd w/copyright release form delivered at the time of the cd! plus an online preview on my photography page!
***2nd place winner: im having a workshop/class on june 1st(friday), which will be at no cost for you! if you are not interested in coming to the class, you may giveaway your slot:)
so, starting now, you MUST COMMENT under this blog post if and where you shared my page..
good luck/ contest ends on friday april 27th at 6pm
1) you MUST like desra ramey photography on facebook
2) spread the word/share, share, share and encourage your friends or family to visit my page and "like" it!!!(and you can do this daily if you like)
3) come back to here, THE BLOG and reply you shared and where you shared my page.
THAT'S IT!!!! all you have to do is share my page!
i will then pick 2, yes 2 winners!!! (random generator, from ramdom.com)
***1st place winner will recieve a FULL session, all images will be placed on a cd w/copyright release form delivered at the time of the cd! plus an online preview on my photography page!
***2nd place winner: im having a workshop/class on june 1st(friday), which will be at no cost for you! if you are not interested in coming to the class, you may giveaway your slot:)
so, starting now, you MUST COMMENT under this blog post if and where you shared my page..
good luck/ contest ends on friday april 27th at 6pm
feelings...........
I read 1 of my upmost fav photogs status yesterday and my heart sunk.. really...
1: I do not think the amount you charge should define you as a photographer. period..... if i want to charge 125.00 and give my clients a cd full of images i will.. if you charge 1000.00 and it comes w/2 pictures so be it... i do not think this "amount" that we charge makes you a better photographer... I feel i give my clients what i choose to give b/c this works for me, in my area, with the clients I work with.. I like to be fair in pricing, but b/c i dont charge a lot doesnt make me a bad photographer.. I love, eat, breathe, sleep, smell photography and wouldnt wanna do anything else!!! this is my passion, something I enjoy... I feel so sad that i even seen this comment and really wish i didnt, b/c "we", "newer" photogs look up to the "bigger", "more expierenced" photogs, it hit me in the gut...
I choose to charge what i think is fair, period.... I feel affordability is my main goal when it comes to my clients.
has anyone else expierenced these same emotions???? I'm really sad, this has made me think twice about who to look up to...................................
1: I do not think the amount you charge should define you as a photographer. period..... if i want to charge 125.00 and give my clients a cd full of images i will.. if you charge 1000.00 and it comes w/2 pictures so be it... i do not think this "amount" that we charge makes you a better photographer... I feel i give my clients what i choose to give b/c this works for me, in my area, with the clients I work with.. I like to be fair in pricing, but b/c i dont charge a lot doesnt make me a bad photographer.. I love, eat, breathe, sleep, smell photography and wouldnt wanna do anything else!!! this is my passion, something I enjoy... I feel so sad that i even seen this comment and really wish i didnt, b/c "we", "newer" photogs look up to the "bigger", "more expierenced" photogs, it hit me in the gut...
I choose to charge what i think is fair, period.... I feel affordability is my main goal when it comes to my clients.
has anyone else expierenced these same emotions???? I'm really sad, this has made me think twice about who to look up to...................................
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