Another Craigslist miracle!

[toverman]

"We, here at (name deleted), are offering special packages for small wedding events, maternity shots, individual/family shots, birthdays, and/or family reunions.

Our wedding packages start at $150...for unlimited photos, up to two photographers, no hourly fee, and wedding AND reception covered .
Maternity shots include 25-50 shots of the expectant mother, with other family members as well and those prices start at $30.
Individual and family shots will include 25-50 shots and packages start at $30.

We also offer editing on all shots, a printable CD , printed photos on professional quality paper done on high end printers, and an online site with your photos listed for your perusal at your convenience or for ordering purposes. If you mention craigslist , we will even give you a $50 discount on your wedding package choice !"

[AndrewCCM]

Mention Craigslist 4 times and we'll pay you $50 to shoot your wedding!

[toverman]

I love "up to two photographers." I wonder how much 1.5 photographers would cost ...

[Cajungaltx]

Dang... *hangs had*....why'd you have to go and call me out like that?

*grin*

Actually - when I was pbing - I posted a few ads on CL for free sessions... I needed warm bodies!

But they aren't making any money doing that are they?

[kenw]

"START" at $150......

[AndrewCCM]

Originally Posted by kenw

"START" at $150......

But end up with negative...

[VisualOddity]

Originally Posted by toverman

I love "up to two photographers." I wonder how much 1.5 photographers would cost ...

hahahaha!

[kayumangi]

Well to each his own. We can laugh at the ad but some photographers are serious about such offers because they know that the market is saturated and the only way for them to build a decent port is to offer really cheap packages, worse offer them for free.

[AndrewCCM]

Originally Posted by kayumangi

Well to each his own. We can laugh at the ad but some photographers are serious about such offers because they know that the market is saturated and the only way for them to build a decent port is to offer really cheap packages, worse offer them for free.

Yep...laughing is serious business.

[kayumangi]

Hehehe, sorry Andrew didn't want to sound too serious but I've been there and I know how it feels to be ridiculed.

[KenJulio]

Originally Posted by toverman

"We, here at (name deleted), are offering special packages for small wedding events, maternity shots, individual/family shots, birthdays, and/or family reunions.

Our wedding packages start at $150...for unlimited photos, up to two photographers, no hourly fee, and wedding AND reception covered .
Maternity shots include 25-50 shots of the expectant mother, with other family members as well and those prices start at $30.
Individual and family shots will include 25-50 shots and packages start at $30.

We also offer editing on all shots, a printable CD , printed photos on professional quality paper done on high end printers, and an online site with your photos listed for your perusal at your convenience or for ordering purposes. If you mention craigslist , we will even give you a $50 discount on your wedding package choice !"

Thanks for advertising here on TPF for me. I didnt want to toot my own horn. :)

[AndrewCCM]

Originally Posted by kayumangi

Hehehe, sorry Andrew didn't want to sound too serious but I've been there and I know how it feels to be ridiculed.

Rarely am I truly serious on TPF. It is an outlet for my inner sarcastic smart-arse.

[crackhead]

have you ever considered that not everyone has $1500, $2000, or $2500 to spend on photos....and often times don't need that level of photography that those prices deliver.

[toverman]

Originally Posted by crackhead

have you ever considered that not everyone has $1500, $2000, or $2500 to spend on photos....and often times don't need that level of photography that those prices deliver.

Yep. Nobody should expect a Mercedes on a Kia budget. But at $150 ("for up to two photographers!"), that Kia is going to be severely dented with no wheels or engine. There is such a thing as getting started, and then there's such a thing as probably should find another line of work until you know enough to price your work to earn a profit, or at least have work worth charging for.

To revive an older thread: "I just bought a new camera! A photography business is born."

[wclavey]

Originally Posted by crackhead

have you ever considered that not everyone has $1500, $2000, or $2500 to spend on photos....and often times don't need that level of photography that those prices deliver.

True, as bad as I look I wouldn't pay ANYONE to shoot pictures of me... even I don't want to look at pictures of me...