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Phildate
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Having read and posted to the thread started by Sykestang, I had an idea that might stop the exploitation of Clubsnap members.
One of the problems seems to be that companies know that there are lots of keen, enthusiastic photographers with good equipment who need the experience of shooting events etc...They know that by posting here they will probably get, despite the flaming that is bound to appear, half a dozen or so willing photographers from which they can choose. Can't really blame them can we?
People want to gain experience and the only way they can do that is by shooting. However, they are taking away potential business from professionals and being exploited at the same time. I personally believe that this is a bad thing.
So how do these photographers gain exposure without being exploited?
Why don't we start a list of photographers and the type of events they would like to gain exposure to.
Then, if a photographer is commissioned to shoot an event, he/she can, if they wish, scan the list and ask someone to help out.
For example, I shot a Valentine's D&D last night. It would've been great, not only to have an assistant, but to think that this person is gaining valuable experience without being exploited or by taking a job they are not experienced, leaving it open for a professional.
Expenses and an monetary gift could be paid by the photographer and credit given to the assistant wherever possible. The event will be better covered so the photographer is less stressed so everybody's happy! The market will begin to improve and learn that these events require a paid photographer.
Anyway, don't want to be thought of as someone who just moans and doesn't offer a hint of a solution. Be interested to hear people's views.
One of the problems seems to be that companies know that there are lots of keen, enthusiastic photographers with good equipment who need the experience of shooting events etc...They know that by posting here they will probably get, despite the flaming that is bound to appear, half a dozen or so willing photographers from which they can choose. Can't really blame them can we?
People want to gain experience and the only way they can do that is by shooting. However, they are taking away potential business from professionals and being exploited at the same time. I personally believe that this is a bad thing.
So how do these photographers gain exposure without being exploited?
Why don't we start a list of photographers and the type of events they would like to gain exposure to.
Then, if a photographer is commissioned to shoot an event, he/she can, if they wish, scan the list and ask someone to help out.
For example, I shot a Valentine's D&D last night. It would've been great, not only to have an assistant, but to think that this person is gaining valuable experience without being exploited or by taking a job they are not experienced, leaving it open for a professional.
Expenses and an monetary gift could be paid by the photographer and credit given to the assistant wherever possible. The event will be better covered so the photographer is less stressed so everybody's happy! The market will begin to improve and learn that these events require a paid photographer.
Anyway, don't want to be thought of as someone who just moans and doesn't offer a hint of a solution. Be interested to hear people's views.