Making money from one's camera.

As for myself, I hate weddings. I hate shooting them even more, too much emotion and craziness for me. However, from a sampling of wedding videos I have seen, the videographers are extremely gifted and talented in their craft. I would rather shoot a medical seminar, or music video for a band that is only 1/4 as good as they think they are... and tell them how they'll go straight to the top. Gag.

Bottom line is take pride in yourself and your craft, whether you are shooting a Hollywood feature, a wedding, a band video, or a porn. Whatever you are doing to hone your craft and pay the bills is worthy of praise. If you can't have pride in what you do, you might as well be chasing cars to sell crack.
 
Awesome Gary!

I must say that you really seem to know how to cash in on your camera. I hope one day I be just like that. I really found the part about filing your production name at the city clerks office. And just to let you know, I have copy and pasted your post to my computer so I can go over it again later.

Welcome aboard!
 
Yeah Gary, that was the most insightful post on this thread. I've done 3 weddings, and hated every one of them...and needed to figure out how to make some money with my dvx100 before my wife shoots me. Thnx
 
I refuse to do weddings...unless someone gives me enough control, and at least $3000.

I am just not getting to the point (after two years) where I can say that I am 'making it.' Looking back at the work I've done, 95% of it has come from personal or professional contacts...I like it that way. Ensures that I work for people that I can trust, and they know they can trust me. Like any business, this is about who you know. Two years ago, I didn't know anyone...so don't let your lack of contacts stop you...just take initiative make opportunities for yourself to meet people.
 
garyt903, if that's your first post, you definitely win the "rookie of the week" award. Great solid info, thanks for taking the time to post it and go into so much detail!
 
maybe start a new thread, it will definitely answer all the "how do I make money with my camera questions!
 
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