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Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Corey Colley wrote:
Just wondering?

I will need to have a killer portfolio to offset my lack of height. For now lets have some more TFCD done.

Jun 13 12 08:58 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

pmeswani wrote:
I am guessing that I should continue to pay the llamas top dollar to shoot them.

In a nutshell....yes! but you enjoy doing that - which is most important.

Jun 13 12 09:01 pm Link

Photographer

GR21

Posts: 470

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

go ahead!

Jun 13 12 09:05 pm Link

Photographer

Francis Vazquez

Posts: 104

New York, New York, US

Sure!

Jun 13 12 09:13 pm Link

Model

Corey Colley

Posts: 45

Montgomery, Alabama, US

what does that mean

Jun 13 12 09:38 pm Link

Model

An Italian

Posts: 96

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Wouldnt mind it if you're still checking!

Jun 14 12 07:48 am Link

Model

Magda Kulpinska

Posts: 688

Paris, Île-de-France, France

I got skipped?tongue

Jun 14 12 02:05 pm Link

Photographer

That Redhaired Girl

Posts: 1280

Phoenix, Arizona, US

I think i was skipped too haha.

Like i said before, Ive been shooting for 8 years and working with models for about 7 years. Just curious as to your thoughts

Jun 14 12 02:08 pm Link

Model

Kate Victoria

Posts: 45

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Hey. I got skipped also

Jun 14 12 08:01 pm Link

Model

Holly Wolf

Posts: 80

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I would love to know what you think!

Holly

Jun 14 12 08:06 pm Link

Model

Jaye S

Posts: 383

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

ok

Jun 14 12 08:12 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Holly Wolf wrote:
I would love to know what you think!

Holly

Holly:
You have a great look with a range of expressions. But I do not see any picture of you with a smile. Don't like your teeth - drink too much coffee?
Jokes apart - I think you should charge $85/hr.

Jun 20 12 08:43 pm Link

Photographer

Daniel Arouchian

Posts: 185

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What about me?

Jun 20 12 08:51 pm Link

Model

LadiDee

Posts: 58

Brooklyn, New York, US

Got skipped :-( Id love to hear your thoughts!

Jun 21 12 09:07 am Link

Model

Magda Kulpinska

Posts: 688

Paris, Île-de-France, France

lolm, 3rd time:)

Jun 21 12 09:39 am Link

Photographer

Macphotography

Posts: 47

London, England, United Kingdom

Try me then...I'm UK based so in £££'s please :-)

Jun 21 12 09:43 am Link

Photographer

Susabell

Posts: 149

Greenville, South Carolina, US

would love to know :-) Thanks

Jun 21 12 10:01 am Link

Photographer

Doll Face Imagery

Posts: 4

Oceanside, California, US

Okay, morbid curiosity... Give me your estimate.

Jun 21 12 10:10 am Link

Photographer

Drew Smith Photography

Posts: 5215

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Offer your opinion this way please.  smile

By the way - great stamina on this thread - kudos.

Jun 21 12 10:18 am Link

Photographer

Barry Druxman

Posts: 127

Los Angeles, California, US

I'm in

Jun 21 12 10:27 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Drew Smith Photography wrote:
Offer your opinion this way please.  smile

By the way - great stamina on this thread - kudos.

Mr. Smith:
You have attained the skill level most others dream of. Your post production talents are awesome as well. Your port tell a story in each picture. You definitely are at the top 10% in this site. To play the devils advocate - your captions could be a little more original than "Assassin Queen" or "Vintage assassin". You are a multi-talented achiver - I am sure you can do lot better.
As for your charges - for professional shoots paid by the client - about USD 300. I am guessing that equates to 275 euros. And about me keep going - well some poms smile are not too happy with me. Thanks anyways!

Jun 21 12 10:54 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Barry Druxman wrote:
I'm in

Mr. Druxman:
You are a well known guru of photography and I know your charges. But considering what your capabilities are and what you offer- it is less than what you should be paid. I respect you and admire your work.
Thanks
DB

Jun 21 12 11:00 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Doll Face Imagery wrote:
Okay, morbid curiosity... Give me your estimate.

60

Jun 21 12 11:04 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Susabell wrote:
would love to know :-) Thanks

You work well in natural lights and have good post production support. But your port lacks variety. You will have to work a little more on TFCD just to add variety in your port.
Thanks

Jun 21 12 02:02 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

MacsPics wrote:
Try me then...I'm UK based so in £££'s please :-)

Don't know about £££'s , But probably USD $50/hr. Is that around £35?

Jun 21 12 02:06 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Magda Kulpinska wrote:
lolm, 3rd time:)

Magda:
Sorry if you got skipped. You have great looks, you are tall and you have a diverse portfolio. But I could not pin point one picture that could make my jaws drop. Models who make more than 100/hr have that picture(s) in their port. I guess until then - 75/hr.

Jun 21 12 02:11 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

LadiDee wrote:
Got skipped :-( Id love to hear your thoughts!

TFCD

Jun 21 12 02:14 pm Link

Model

ERICA JAY

Posts: 154

New York, New York, US

my turn!

Jun 21 12 02:16 pm Link

Photographer

Larry Quick

Posts: 117

Lake Worth, Florida, US

This could be fun, go ahead and look at my stuff and tell me what you think.

Jun 21 12 02:16 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Daniel Arouchian wrote:
What about me?

Lets do a few more TFCDs - then we will talk.

Jun 21 12 02:17 pm Link

Photographer

David Watson Photograph

Posts: 52

Whittlesea, Victoria, Australia

Oknim game hit me

Jun 21 12 02:23 pm Link

Model

Grant_Briston

Posts: 13

Blackpool, England, United Kingdom

Go on then! haha! smile I'm interested!

Jun 21 12 02:46 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Grant_Briston wrote:
Go on then! haha! smile I'm interested!

40/hr USD

Jun 21 12 04:08 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Digital1 photography wrote:
Oknim game hit me

60/Hr

Jun 21 12 04:10 pm Link

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Rhys Ladhar

Posts: 47

Portland, Oregon, US

Curious :-)

Jun 21 12 08:01 pm Link

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Migdalia B

Posts: 771

Kaysville, Utah, US

Digital Blitz wrote:
Based on your quality, experience, everything else you bring to the table (I mean to the studio) irrespective of the theme.

Again, I am not very talented - but I am blatantly frank and honest! But please remember photography is subjective and opinions differ as does the definition of beauty!

oh man! let's hear it ...putting on the thick skin

Jun 21 12 09:19 pm Link

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lilRedd

Posts: 51

Los Angeles, California, US

Oh dear, now I'm curious :p

Jun 21 12 09:37 pm Link

Model

Lilah Quinn

Posts: 13

Caguas, Puerto Rico, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Tu Muchos Bonita!

75/hr.

Awwww you just made my night wink I wish I did get paid to get shot" tho sad Sadly it doesn't work like that in Puerto Rico. I need to visit the States more often

Jun 21 12 10:02 pm Link

Photographer

justforfunphotography

Posts: 120

Los Angeles, California, US

I am curious... smile

Jun 21 12 10:15 pm Link

Photographer

Jwill Photo

Posts: 132

Orlando, Florida, US

Shoot!

Jun 21 12 10:38 pm Link