frank theriault wrote:
On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 12:55 PM, Bruce Dayton <[email protected]> wrote:
I ran across this exchange recently and it caused me to do some
thinking:
http://photo.net/wedding-photography-forum/00SlvT
I have many of the same feelings as this guy presented. When I look
at much of the current work being shown, especially on photo.net
galleries, I see heavy handed manipulation being the norm and also
being judged very positively.
Anyway, some interesting fodder for discussion for those who care to
take a read. The thread discussion improves further down than near
the top -but you do have to read the initial post.
Someone in that thread left the following comment:
""It's always about satisfying the client."
I agree with this statement. And it's how to successfully run a
business. It's my approach as well and my banker is smiling every time
I walk in the door and make a deposit.
If you run a business, re-read that statement."
Absolutely correct.
Wedding photography is a *business*. A wedding photographer's job isn't
to make great art (though it can be done), it's to get the images the
client *wants*.
If this guy were a wedding photography *customer* complaining that
"overphotoshopped" images were all he could get (and he didn't like the
style), he'd have a valid complaint. But complaining that what customers
want isn't what he does??? Tough cookies. He has 3 options:
1. Find clients who appreciate his style
2. Learn how to supply what the market wants
3. Get out of the business
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