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Photographer ethics? Can you shoot yourself in the foot?

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  • #52
    sheesh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,081 ✭✭✭sheesh


    Ballyman wrote: »
    Because it helps drum up business. In some cases a lot of business

    don't forget it really helps web searches as well if you are looking up a persons name on google you will find plenty of links to facebook.

    its how I do all my stalking these days :D


  • #53
    Cameraman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 479 ✭✭Cameraman


    AnCatDubh wrote: »
    I don't have a problem with wedding images taken by the photographer on a course or with a model in a studio from displaying this as part of his/her wares. It remains their personal work even if under instruction, but that said, photographers should be clear - I have one such image on my site. It is my work. It is also clear that the subject is a model. There is little ambiguity. I also have a bride in there which simply has her name.

    I think the issue with using course or model shots in your portfolio - is not whether they are your work or not. The issue really is whether or not they represent what level of work you can produce during a wedding or other event.

    Model or course shoots are almost always taken in a very controlled environment - the reality of a wedding day can be very different. So, if you are present those shots as being representative of what a bride can expect - then you better be able to produce the goods.

    In relation to choosing a wedding photographer, one thing I always recommend to brides is that they view a number of complete weddings (either proofs or via albums) from a prospective photographer. That way they can get a good idea of what the photographer is actually capable of.

    For someone starting out, obviously this is more difficult. But I think you need to be upfront about your experience and ability, and you price should reflect that.


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