We love contrarians. We love hearing unique view points and so one of our favorite things to ask folks is for them to tell us something they believe that most people in their industry disagree with. Check out some of those responses below.
Michael Evans
Something that I have been thinking about a lot lately is giving creative people time and space to create. This is something that most in the industry would say they agree with, but when it comes down to budgets and timelines, it becomes everyone’s goal to churn out content as fast as possible. Every creative field has always faced these issues but we live in an interesting time where content is created and dispersed in massive volumes. In some ways, it’s a fantastic time to be in content creation. Everyone needs content. Read more>>
Kourtnee Wade
As a photographer, I’ve noticed a considerable disparity in pricing within the industry, with costs for a basic session ranging from $50 to $500. Some photographers assume that lower pricing indicates inferior work, but I disagree. I believe that photography services should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their budget. To achieve this, I maintain low costs without sacrificing quality. Notably, I’ve observed that photographers who charge higher rates often struggle to secure bookings, whereas my schedule remains consistently full. I attribute this to the high pricing strategies employed by some photographers. I’ve been told by other photographers that they can’t book because other like me are low balling them. Charging $500 for 15 photos, for example, works out to $33 per image, which is a substantial expense. Read more>>
Alex Gambill
There’s a belief in the wedding industry—that photos alone are enough to capture your wedding day. And while photography is undeniably important, many couples think photos are the all-inclusive vessel for those memories. Those of us in wedding videography believe that’s only half the story. Because a photo can freeze a moment in time, but a video allows you to relive it. Read more>>