Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/12/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The fact of the matter: Offering "free pictures" (or pictures for pennies) does reduce the earning capability of working photographers. One can say, "so what?" Yet the fact remains. Further - one can observe the concomitant reduction in quality in various publications. One can again say, "so what if it's not the best? it will do." Yet the fact remains. I agree with some of your underlying premises. The market is what it is. Have to deal with it however you see fit. Find your niche. Quit. Adjust business models as needed. etc. Regards, George Lottermoser george at imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist On Dec 6, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: > What I object to is the attitude of some members of the LUG that > free pictures somehow reduce the earning capability of working > photographers > even though the working photographer was not in competition with the > amateur. If the working photographer is good enough, clients will line up > to > get his/her services. Obviously they did so in your case. But if their > efforts are no better than the "free" photos volunteered by amateurs, they > they should either strive to improve their skills, get a better agent, or > find some other line of work. As you pointed out yourself, in a newsworthy > situation, almost anyone can pick up a modern wi-fi equipped camera and > submit an adequate photo to a publication. It may not be the best but it > will do.