Photography Industry Insights
Photography Industry Insights
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The High Cost of Second Shooters
The High Cost of Second Shooters: Why $100+ Per Hour Is Bad for Business Before I get into this topic I feel like I should mention a few things. One, I come from a working background in a non-creative field and I started working in the late 90’s. I have a different view on wages than I think most of the current wedding industry and I have a very strong opinion on the high costs of second shooters and high costs in the wedding industry as a whole. I think these over-inflated costs are ruining the industry and making
The Relentless Grind of Wedding Photography
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