A customer asked how much for photography package:
Photog: $5,000 approximately π
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Why so expensive? all i need is album + soft copies
Photog: How much do you think it should be ?
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: $1k maximum... all you do is just CLICK .
Photog: OK, maybe you can DIY & I can teach you to just CLICK
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: but I don't know how...π
Photog: For $1k only, you can save $4k deal ?
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Okay, I'm fine with that.
Photog: But to get started: We need some things first:
+ pro DSLR ($5k)
+ pro DSLR lens ($15k)
+ pro Light setup ($5k)
+ pro Editing Equipment ($8k)
+ pro Editing Software ($2k)
+ other camera accessories ($5k)
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Oh my π£ But I don't have all these. Do I need to buy all of that? I just only need 1 wedding album π
Photog: ohh!! sorry i forgot printing cost .. that's $1k extra
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Really? whaaaaaa? π²
--- Moral of the real life experience ---
** Bear in mind, gear cost is just only ONE aspect.
When you pay for a job, you pay not only for the work materials, but also:
- Artistic Talent, Eye for Design
- Knowledge & Experience
- Study & Training
- Professional Tools
- Excellent Customer Services
- Punctuality and Professionalism
- Accountability and Backup
- Accuracy and Promptness
- Guaranteed Service Delivery
- Time Sacrifices and Personal Sacrifices
- Safety, Insurance and Security
No one should degrade you, judging just by price alone.
Side note : I think most people might also be missing the point - it's not the cost of the gear, but it's much more than just the gear.
— When you pay for a job, you pay not only for the work materials, but also:
- Knowledge & Experience
- Study & Training
- Professional Tools <----- gear cost is just 1 aspect
- Excellent Customer Services
- Punctuality and Professionalism
- Accountability and Backup
- Accuracy and Promptness
- Guaranteed Service Delivery
- Time Sacrifices and Personal Sacrifices
- Safety, Insurance and Security
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