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I wonder how many full-time professional photographers are secretly rubbing their hands in glee at all these price rises, knowing that it will probably shrink the amateur market! :naughty:
 
gman said:
I wonder how many full-time professional photographers are secretly rubbing their hands in glee at all these price rises, knowing that it will probably shrink the amateur market! :naughty:
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22/7 - hmmm Pi... wonders if its cherry, I need custard now !!! :D
 
All you need to shoot a wedding is a 50 1.4 ... apparently. So I doubt the price rises will make much difference. :D
 
ranarama said:
Are the prices not going up for the full-time pros then?
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No you get a special privilege card signed by the Queen when you go full time. You can buy kit at 50% of commoners rates, and use Buckingham Palace for location shoots. But don't tell anyone. :schtum:
 
WeddingHack said:
All you need to shoot a wedding is a 50 1.4 ... apparently. So I doubt the price rises will make much difference. :D
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tsk according to Practical Photography you don't even need that!

One DSLR kit lens, a cheap suit, a mars bar :cuckoo: and a set of stepladders, oh and an umbrella should see you sorted.

My only problem is being a Laydee, I'm a bit stuck for the cheap suit!
 
fabs said:
As do a lot of amateurs and if they are doing some paid togging to pay for their hobby, I doubt the price increases will put them off anyway. :shrug:
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Was meaning more like new amateurs, it may be more difficult to buy new gear. There are posts all over this forum about how the price increases are huge and how people are now waiting before getting new equipment.
 
AliB said:
tsk according to Practical Photography you don't even need that!

One DSLR kit lens, a cheap suit, a mars bar :cuckoo: and a set of stepladders, oh and an umbrella should see you sorted.

My only problem is being a Laydee, I'm a bit stuck for the cheap suit!
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:eek::eek::eek:

I don't have a cheap suit and I don't like Mars Bars :(

b****r

DD
 
I think Tesco do suits for £21 all in. May have gone up to £25 now though.
 
Professional photography has little to do with the cameras in use. If you think Bresson, Yervant, Bailey - whoever - you dont think. That guy shoots with a xyz, I am sure they could all take a mean photograph with a Holga, plate camera, MF film or compact.. and any said bit of kit uncle john was using at the wedding

I am not saying getting the right tools isnt important, its just the forward vision and artistry of who is shooting is more important than the kit
 
Richard King said:
Professional photography has little to do with the cameras in use. If you think Bresson, Yervant, Bailey - whoever - you dont think. That guy shoots with a xyz, I am sure they could all take a mean photograph with a Holga, plate camera, MF film or compact.. and any said bit of kit uncle john was using at the wedding

I am not saying getting the right tools isnt important, its just the forward vision and artistry of who is shooting is more important than the kit
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True - until the kit becomes the means to achieve that vision.
 
I imagine that professionals will just keep their bodies a bit longer before they upgrade/replace them. Lenses should last for ages so its only those who need a new lens that will be hit from the lens price increases.
Professionals will just have to look at their bottom line and decide whats the best course of action for them personally when they are looking at new equipment ant its payback period.
 
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