Photography Bummer

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Photography Bummer

_{Started by Brianna , author of Castleberry Tales} _{10/27/2010 2:01:55 PM}

Hello all. I'm super bummed today. Over the last year, I have discovered and developed a strong love for photography. When my son was born this past July, I had the privilege of having a fabulous photographer present for the birth and also for a newborn photoshoot. During my time with her, we talked about photography and she said she will need an assistant soon and to call her when I recover from birth and get my son to take a bottle so I can be away from him for some time. I was super duper excited for this opportunity!

Well, my son is 3 months old now and he takes a bottle pretty well when needed so I called this photographer. She asked me if I have a professional camera and I said no. She needs someone who has a professional camera. :( She has a used Canon EOS that she will sell me but I don't have $350 lying around.

I just feel bummed out and it's like I'm missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime all because of $350. :( That is all. Just needed to get that out, I guess. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Reply by monica

_{author of Pixel Perfect} _{10/28/2010 10:15:04 AM}

That is a bummer! Is it possible for you to rent/borrow one for sessions. I know that renting will eventually end up costing the same as a new one depending how many sessions you do. But it may be a possibility in the short term.

If she just has one lying around why wouldn't she let you use it for sessions? And you provide the memory card. That way you never take the camera home with you just the card.

I hope it works out!

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Reply by Lindsay

_{author of Looking for Strawberries...} _{10/29/2010 5:28:17 AM}

Why don't you see if you can work off the cost of the camera? If she wants to bring you on as an assistant, do the first few jobs for the cost of the camera! :) If she has it just lying around, it seems like it would be a good things for everyone involved!

I wish you the best of luck though! I'm sorry that was such a bummer!

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Reply by Brianna

_{author of Castleberry Tales} _{10/30/2010 5:24:29 AM}

Thanks for the ideas! I think working off the cost of the camera is a good idea too. Or renting. I might bring those ideas to her attention, but I just don't want to come across the wrong way, like she needs to do me a favor or anything. She's the professional here. :) I just really REALLY want to do this!!

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