This week I am doing 2 mini seminars in Alabama. Last night was in Aniston, Al The folks in the photography group there treated me great and seem to be a well organized group. The title of the show is "Combating the Shoot and Burn Photographer" There were a few shoot and burn folks that came to the meeting that were not members, and I hope that they do not feel as if I was there to pick on them. Although I did point them out several times. For those of you that are not familiar with the term "Shoot and Burn" That is the photographer who shows up at a wedding and photographs the whole thing and burns the photos to a CD for $500.00 and walks away. Most of them have NO training, do not color correct the images or offer any other services such as albums or prints. The resulting photos are often quite horrible when compared to a real photographer. These two young ladies were very receptive to everyone's suggestions and I truly feel that they were there to learn. I hope to see good things from them soon.
Thanks to all the members that took me out for cold beers after the show.
Tonight I am in Huntsville for another show.
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Remember the shoot and drop days way back in the film age.
Some things never change. We all need to do whatever it takes to perserve our trade.
Shoot and burn will only work if you get a professional price. Even then you are jeopardsing your professional image and future work.
The condition of the economy is as much as any reason causing Brides to look at all/other options.
Work more on predesign and Ibooks of the best images will help us all.
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