Who does wedding videos?!?

[dvx]

Maybe you could keep your day job and take on some weddings at the weekends, this would spread the financial risk and give you and insight in to this line of business. I have done two wedding on this basis, for no charge, to gain experience.

Having had one head clog I now use two DVX's and I am thinking about a Firestore, my concern of a head clog during the service/vows makes me think a back up could be a good idea. There are no re-runs of the service..

 

[yellowdog]

quote - "A quick honeymoon to Maui that is over before you know it. $3000"

Actually, it was $5,000 for me and my wife.But damn was it worth it.

 

[ZaniacMedia]

I don't know, I've shot wedding's for people who are rich and more often they are the stereotypical AssH&*Ls that there supposed to be.... and then the middle class almost alway's turn out to be the most accomidating.....

I think one key is to scout the competition. See what they are producing and for how much. Set up a fee schedule for yourself based on what you can offer and stick to it, at least until you see how things are working out and then adjust accordingly.

If people just don't want to pay you then you don't want their business. Unless of course you really are seeking some "training" gigs, then you might want to lowball your price and get some real experience. Nothing shows you the ropes more than actually doing it.

 

[Barry_Green]

If people just don't want to pay you then you don't want their business.

That is the most true thing ever said on any web forum ever about starting a business.

I know when you're starting out, things can seem a little desperate, but what ZaniacMedia said should be branded on every start-up guide ever printed.

 

[MattC]

This is a key point and one every business owner learns eventually. I struggled with it for three years before I finally started saying no to work. But the headaches I had in the first three years are far greater than all the headaches of the past twelve combined.

Also with pricing. When I started out I charged what I thought was a fair price for my services, which also severely undercut my competition who was operating on hugely inflated margins and a much greater overhead. No one took me seriously. A month later I tripled my prices and then I started getting work. You don't want to be the most expensive provider, but you don't want to be the lowest cost solution either. Price plays a bigger role in your positioning than you might think. Do your research, write a plan, and execute from a position of strength (knowledge).

Matt

 

[ZaniacMedia]

That is the most true thing ever said on any web forum ever about starting a business.

I know when you're starting out, things can seem a little desperate, but what ZaniacMedia said should be branded on every start-up guide ever printed.

Thanks. I actually read that same statement a couple of years ago on another forum somewhere by someone wiser than myself. I found out the hard way on a few gigs. Editing for a week and getting paid for a day. I believe in that statement more than ever now!

BB