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“Photographer Looking For People to Do Their Job Without Pay”

 

Photographer Looking For People to Do Their Job Without Pay forfree mini

Some Atlanta-based photographer posted a humorous Craigslist ad on Monday highlighting the fact that people often assume that photographers will be happy to do work for free.

I am a photographer and since people are always looking for free shoots I assume that they must also do their job, or provide their services, for free.

I am looking to hire all types of people to do all sorts of jobs for me, as long as I do not have to pay anything. Just think, you will gain more experience, and I will put the word out for you and let everyone know what wonderful work you do. This opportunity will bring you a ton of unpaid work, but everyone will love you. So if you have a job or service you provide, and will do it for free, please let me know, because I am sure I have work for you and will hire you in a second.

Feel free to email me with the service you can provide, when you can start, and please include references.

I look forward to you free service.

Thanks,
:)

Photographer Looking For People to Do Their Job Without Pay (Atlanta) (via GoingPro)

 
 
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  • cj

    Hi Spike. I am a photographer and have been for the last 16 years. I don’t do odd jobs, I don’t do anything part time I have a carrier as a photographer and that is how I make all my income. Thats why its called a carrier. Technology has made it easier for people to dabble in taking photos and come out with decent results so they say “I’m a photographer” Thats great. I have a problem with taking real money out of my pocket. This is a true story that happened to me. I bid a job that would have cost about $7,000 to shoot. I spent a couple days to do some research to bid the job accordingly and sent in the bid. I didn’t hear back for a week so I followed up. They said they hired someone else. Thats great thanks for the opportunity. 2 Weeks after I find out from my contact at the company a 25 year old kid at the Apple Store did the job for FREE. Do you see the problem there. How can I compete with free.
    2 things here. The client should know better then use this person of low caliber and the photographer should be charging what it’s worth to make to compete in the market. Him doing it for free tells me he has no experience and is uneducated as a photographer. I want to be paid for the quality I put into my work. Photographers are a group of that try and mix art with business and do stick together as a collective group. We stick together to get the work we deserve and try to keep a level playing field. Photographers study under other photographers so we do have a tight nit community. We owe each other so much and to say other wise tells me your not passionate enough to stand by your work. If you are jump in as a carrier and get paid what your work is worth. Raise your game.

  • ChantelleMoore

    Here’s the prob, hunniebunnies – you need training and a license to be a hair stylist, cosmetologist, doctor, lawyer, accountant, mechanic, plumber, electrician, all the trades and professions. My seven year old daughter has a $39 camera from WalMart. her photos are gorgeous. Try and stop her from taking pictures, my husband has a baseball bat behind his truck seat and you can chat with it.
    All of you “pros” can shut up and get back to work and create products that people want and cannot do for themselves, instead of trying to make sure people stop taking pictures. When your product merits it, you’ll find a market and buyers. In the meantime, get a job.
    My friend Tina photographed 20 or so High School seniors in back of her daycare (her “real” job) last summer, she made about $800 total cash. The full time studio down the street had a problem with that and complained to her. Tina’s husband had a chat with the worm who owns the studio. He basically said to the guy “try and stop her.” He’s quiet now.
    I WILL say – part timers should be aware that the IRS and state tax agencies ARE watching, and as soon as you charge someone, you must begin collecting taxes and paying them, or the one agency that CAN stop you WILL – the tax man.
    Other than that, shoot away, and the last few studios can shove it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/estewartphotography Erran Stewart-Photography

    legendary! I love this post!

  • VinnyFromIndy

    There is an ad right now on Indy Craigslist that pays $12.50 per property photographed. The ad offers that each property takes 30 minutes to shoot properly. So, the photographer will spend approx. 30 minutes to the job, 30 minutes at the job, 30 minutes back to the office, 15 to 30 minutes uploading picts. That works out to a couple of bucks per hour and does not even include the gas to and from job. In short, some employer wants you to work for free,

  • VinnyFromIndy

    Quite the little Miss Cranky Pants aren’t we? I find it mildly amusing that you appear to think your husband and his bat can solve your day to day problems. You should know that “keeping it real” with threats of violence can and often does go horribly wrong. Don’t think your hubby is the meanest Billy Badass on the block because he probably isn’t!!!

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