While there are people here that may complain that this
thread is OT. The fact that there are so many replies
indicates that we find it interesting. Besides old
farts like me just love to give advice, especially
to someone who may listen.
--Tom
Tanya & Russell Mayer wrote:
>
> Doug Brewer wrote:
>
> "Actually, Rob Brigham deserves thanks for providing a link to Derek's site"
>
> Oops, sorry, Rob....and thanks...
>
> Ok, so Doug also wrote heaps more in a very lengthy, detailed response.
> But, here's the thing, I am kind of feeling a little guilty that my "quest
> for enlightenment" has seemingly dominated most of the postings over the
> past few days. Of course, I appreciate and have read and considered all of
> your responses at great length, but I feel truly guilty that I am taking up
> so much bandwidth with this and also that I can barely keep up with
> responding to you all individually. I have three more PDML digests that I
> have yet to even look at and just don't know how I can possibly respond to
> you all in the manner that you deserve for spending so much time and energy
> with me on this topic.
>
> So, in summary, here is what I have learnt so far:
>
> 1. I am being both inconsiderate and unjust to other local photographers by
> charging too low a price.
>
> 2. I am effectively "cutting my own throat" as far as any future earnings
> are concerned by charging too low a price.
>
> 3. I am (apparently?!?) capable of producing a product that is both
> marketable and worthy of paying good money for.
>
> 4. I am a whore!?! ;-)
>
> 5. I may have to compromise my artistic integrity at some point if I wish
> to "please" all of my clients. (This is something I am very uncomfortable
> with and would probably choose to turn down a client's business before
> having to do this).
>
> 6. I have a knack for still life and baby photos.
>
> 7. I am a "sharp cookie" (I always thought that the phrase was "smart
> cookie", but, we are a bit "backwards" down here in Aus.)
>
> 8. You guys are a great bunch of people who will give me a good swift kick
> up the bum when I need it...
>
> Thanks again for all your advice everyone, and also in advance to those who
> have offered suggestions in the three digests that I am about to read....
> ;-)
>
> fairy.
>
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