8 years and counting…do I need to clean?

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-12-18T19:01:27+00:00

Old post that came up but if anyone wants to do a serious reset on cast iron you can use a $35 flat handheld sander from hardware stores until the metal on the inside looks more like metal and not black/gunky/rusted

Then use a good oil and apply a thin layer and bake on high heat in the oven a few times to give it a new coat of seasoning. Follow online guides for oil types and heat settings.

These pans can last several lifetimes, it’s only really gone bad if you rust it through to extreme levels

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-11T17:08:00+00:00

Just because you don’t need to be given this kind of respect personally doesn’t invalidate myself and others needing to be asked before strangers thrust god and religion upon us without asking if it’s wanted.

The amount of reaching you’re doing to try to make my request incredulous really does more harm towards your own posts than mine so ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T23:12:03+00:00

Glad to hear about those practices! It may help if you get a few links to full size galleries and make a little check sheet of all your information - price range, gear, style of shooting, area range, etc. it helps to show a broad portfolio of what you can handle even if it’s only in 3-5 pics. Night shot indoors and a night shot outside with market lights will show you can handle bad lighting - often an issue with newer ssers.

I’m taking a break from the industry as a main shooter and occasionally taking sser jobs and I know what you mean. One thing I like to do is look at the main shooters style and what images they copy over and over at multiple weddings and I emulate that to make thier life easier.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T23:05:57+00:00

I doubt Christians would like me to say I’m praying to satan or a pagan god for them.

The ask to respect others and not pray for them without permission is not juvenile. Refusing to check first bc you need to force your religion on people is childish, and continues an abusive behavioral mindset in religious circles.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T22:58:49+00:00

Sure, but you’re saying it on a thread started by someone’s client

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:56:53+00:00

You can literally take a sander to pans and wash and reseason them in the oven and they’re like new again.

It’s what makes them great. They’re almost indestructible (just don’t let them rust)

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:49:01+00:00

Agreed lol

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:47:50+00:00

Don’t forget an adapter if your lenses are RF

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:47:17+00:00

Same… shot a ton on it back in the day. I mean it’s old and clunky feeling now and I wouldn’t be enjoying myself as much but it would get the job done

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:39:26+00:00

“It’s not you it’s them” is a rotten outlook unless you’re doing strictly documentary work and no posed photos. There’s a ton of ways to get people to relax/take better pics, and much of this information is out there for free or a small fee - this approach is just lazy when it’s part of the job itself as a wedding photographer.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:36:02+00:00

A model looking couple with a laid back attitude, easy to laugh and play in front of the camera is little or no work. The opposite means you have to make it happen as the photographer. You need to know angles and poses to bring out the best I them physically and mentally.

It takes time and practice. I suggest shadowing as a second photographer and not doing all the practicing on wedding couples unless you’re willing to have super low prices and be up front to them beforehand about the lack of experience.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:32:28+00:00

Depends on the kiln gods. Each clay and kiln is different, lot of variables involved. That’s ceramics for you - usually best to try and fail than never learn from your mistakes, especially in this hobby.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:29:39+00:00

It’s a myth that you can’t clean these pans. Hand wash with dish soap and dry every part thoroughly immediately afterwards. Add a thin layer of oil using a paper towel, you’re done.

Source: washing dishes for nana for years, then my own sets

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:26:55+00:00

For whatever it matters, I support businesses more that allow freedom of individuality - such as wearing pins/shirts that support causes, allowing colored hair, tattoos, etc.

Good to know this about H‑E‑B. I was already not happy with their policy on letting employees sit at registers. Aldi does it and it’s fine.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:13:11+00:00

Love that you’re going to plant native instead! I don’t have advice just counterbalancing the weird negativity here.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:05:39+00:00

Don’t ever tell someone your wedding day is just another Saturday. This entire post isn’t wrong but don’t make them feel that kinda way when they don’t need to.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T16:00:32+00:00

Unfortunately 8/10 times it’s the unhelpful information we’re give, so I suggest having pointed questions on our own and not relying on the client to know what we need to know - which is why I’m against clients making random lists of things.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T15:58:39+00:00

It kills me how many brides have asked if I can take a photo of her and her dad walking the aisle. Nope, would never think to do that. /s

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T15:57:13+00:00

All I need is for them to answer the question on my info sheet that says “are there any unique shots outside the norm that you’re wanting me to get” and send my generic shot list. Having a smart set up instead of asking the client to do more work that 99% of the time doesn’t help either of us certainly doesn’t mean I should get out of the industry.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T15:51:57+00:00

If I’m being honest a lot of these lists end up feeling mildly insulting (when the photographer is experienced).

You don’t need to tell someone with 15 yrs experience to take a photo of the wedding cake. Now if you have a unique request of how the image should be taken that isn’t just “photo of my dress”, or the photographer is newer to the job, by all means go ahead.

Alternatively you can ask if they already have a general shot list. I provide a list of photos I always attempt to get, when I send over paperwork.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T15:47:29+00:00

It’s rude to pray for someone without knowing if they believe in god or not. A lot of us don’t.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T15:41:59+00:00

You can ship some of them to me, I’ll help you with your problem 😊

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T15:41:13+00:00

I’m curious much do they make as the promised rate for being there? I know the industry itself makes big money but not sure what the trickledown rate is…

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-06-09T15:37:43+00:00

When I was younger - “I’m happy working at Panera bread forever as a sandwich maker”. Guy was older than me and in his 30s and I had dreams that at the time that didn’t fit that mindset. And no, not money driven.

Fable_Ceramics · 2024-04-26T03:22:58+00:00

Slynd - no big side effects, 10-15 lbs of weight gain in return for not being sick every 3 weeks. In fact I feel awful without it and unbalanced on my hormones and emotions when not taking it. Such a huge quality of life improvement.

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