Comments on: FAQ: How do I Price Myself?

By: Mike Moore

Mike Moore — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:29:58 +0000

Perfect post and perfect timing for me to read. Thank you for sharing.

By: Cassie Pruiksma

Cassie Pruiksma — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:36:57 +0000

Awesome post, and great insight! Thanks so much for sharing:)
I’ve heard before that your shutter will break after 100,000 frames.. what happens then? Do most photographers get it fixed or just replace the camera? Has it happened to you?
Thanks!

By: Mike Paterson

Mike Paterson — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:15:31 +0000

Thanks for this info! I just came across you guys a couple days ago and have LOVED reading through these FAQ posts and your other posts. Definitely enjoying your love for life, your work, and the photographic community. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I had a couple questions… not really pertaining to this post… but here you go:

Can you go through your camera settings: I’m guessing Manual, do you ever use Aperture? Single or Continuous for focus? What metering? Does it change for situations/lighting? Do you have certain shutter speeds you try to maintain for different situations?

How do you handle, approach, having two photographers? Does one of you act as the primary and one as the 2nd? Who shoots engagements or families?

What’s in your “Oh Crap!” bag?

Shooting primarily “wide open”, how many keepers do you get? ? out of 10?

What kind of branded collateral do you guys use? What do you feel are must haves?

What are your thoughts on including images? It looks like you guys include them in wedding packages… do you also include them in Family sessions?

I know you’ve said that you guys primarily use available light… when and how do you use your flashes? I know you have the PocketWizards… so more about the when and maybe what (if any) light modifiers you’re using.

Sorry… that know that was quite a few… I’m sure I’ll think of more though )

By: Shari Barnes

Shari Barnes — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:57:32 +0000

Thanks again for this!

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On Creativity | Zinchuk Studios: The Blog — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:55:36 +0000

[...] How do I price myself?: This is an interesting FAQ posted by The Youngrens that discusses creative pricing. How do creative professionals balance cost and value for the consumer and also make some kind of profit to keep a business afloat. This is something that we’re working to balance, and in that vein I’ve been looking at several different album and print companies to find the best deals for our clients. We’re inspired to offer some cool new products and offer some new sessions–details coming soon! [...]

By: whitney

whitney — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:33:15 +0000

The thing I’ve found most helpful in working with my clients is to figure out “where there at” and what EXACTLY they need – because, for the most part, people don’t want to pay for things they don’t need/want Simple, but it works!

By: Charisse

Charisse — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:11:15 +0000

Awesome article. I too am floating right now without a plan. I love the perspective of this article. You have definitely given me food for thought! Thank you for taking the time to put this on paper.

By: Abbey Domond

Abbey Domond — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:11:39 +0000

Thank you soo much for this! This gives me a lot to think about as I embark on this photography thing!

By: Sam@Shuttersnap

Sam@Shuttersnap — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:30:38 +0000

You guys are the best. Lots to think about, thanks.

By: s h e r r y

s h e r r y — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:05:07 +0000

Awesome. Couldn’t have come at a better time I’m just finishing up my last final and will finally be able to sit down and figure all this out. Very true points you made about Apple, and interesting that we should be more like them. I do love Apple because their commercials are just so passionate! (I guess that’s something else we can take from Apple!)