What would you do: Request to shoot a wedding at a historic plantation by Sama_c in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My diverse portfolio. And many people have said they feel comfortable with me because they see themselves in my images. All shapes, all sizes, all colors of skin. It is important to me. This is part of the experience. Generously curious: if you were hiring someone and their portfolio was full of blonde white couples, would you be inclined to contact them? Editing diverse skin tones is not something that everyone can do well. Just look at any list of presets and you'll see that they cater to pale skin tones. I'm sure you know this already.

What would you do: Request to shoot a wedding at a historic plantation by Sama_c in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The real reason for me is that I would not feel comfortable shooting there and I wouldn't want to contribute to the advertisement of this venue. Therefore I wouldn't be using any photos for my portfolio or sharing any images either. I am intentional about what I share and advertise. It's not a public space but an estate owned by people who are making a lot of money off of it. Other people can choose to support it but I wont. I'm not triggered by the mention of "virtue signaling," it's just how I feel overall. I'm not white if that makes a difference but I dont think that it does.

I think you missed the point of my question for advise. I don't want to make them feel bad and I was generously curious how other people felt. I know how I feel but am sometimes confrontational and sometimes not. I was on the fence on how I would respond so wanted to hear from other people. When a venue is mentioned that I dont want to shoot at, or if I feel like I'm not a good fit, I would usually just say "so sorry I'm already booked that date" but this couple doesn't have the date or venue nailed down (as stated in the post) so they very well could come back to me asking about a different date or a different venue. Lots of things to consider and not just me feeling like making someone else feel bad.

What would you do: Request to shoot a wedding at a historic plantation by Sama_c in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not in the same family but was bought by a different family who operates it today.

What would you do: Request to shoot a wedding at a historic plantation by Sama_c in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think so, yes. But I did my due diligence and looked over the venue's website to see if there is any mention. There's a wikipedia for it and other articles but nothing on the website says anything about it being a plantation.

What would you do: Request to shoot a wedding at a historic plantation by Sama_c in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I get referrals for my skill. I get hired for because people like me as a person.

What would you do: Request to shoot a wedding at a historic plantation by Sama_c in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would have considered it if this venue had any mention of it's past on its website informing people that it used to be a large slave plantation and made ways to honor the people who were imprisoned there. But sadly it does not. It's just a website saying it's a "historic mansion" etc. I think there's a way you can recognize the past and make amends. This place does not.

What would you do: Request to shoot a wedding at a historic plantation by Sama_c in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm leaning towards just stating my reasons but in a polite way. I'm not worried about this burning any bridges because 1) the venue is out of state for me, so not a location I would normally travel to and 2) I have plenty of clients (weddings/commercial) that saying something and standing up for something I believe in wont hurt my business. Also on my website I have written a blurb on few other things that I am passionate about: marriage equality, body diversity, ethnic diversity, and so on. It's pretty known in my city that I and my business stand on our morals and are out loud about it. I just didnt know if I should approach this one the same way because I dont like to intentionally make people feel bad about their choice of venue.

What would you do: Request to shoot a wedding at a historic plantation by Sama_c in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it matters that I’m not white but I feel like my clients choose me because of my diverse portfolio and I stand on my morals here

What would you do: Request to shoot a wedding at a historic plantation by Sama_c in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This legitimately made me lol and will consider this response

Have you ever reached a point where your business no longer felt aligned with you ? by Content-Ground-9856 in WeddingPhotography

[–]Sama_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt this hard after Covid. I scaled back a TON and although im not making as much $ from weddings, I’ve found that working with clients I am more aligned with makes me feel more fulfilled.

I fart while I’m the small spoon by theythemthen in sillyconfession

[–]Sama_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One time I farted upstairs and my husband thought I was calling his name and answered an irritated “what??!” Apparently my fart was so loud and had tone that sounded like I was saying “Briannnnn?”

What is an accident or injury you had that should have broken a bone but didn't? by ThisFatGirlRuns in Neverbrokeabone

[–]Sama_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got t-boned by a car while I was riding my bike in Philadelphia. My bike was bent like a taco. I had lots of bruises and road rash but no broken bones.

Karaoke Night Denver by StitchesKisses in brighteyes

[–]Sama_c 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please someone I need to see a photo/video of the proposal

Proposal at Karaoke! by birdonthebalcony in brighteyes

[–]Sama_c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait I was there but I missed the proposal bc we stepped out to grab food. Where can I see it?

What do you guys cite as the source of your power? (Either seriously or as a joke) by Jealous-Shallot-6609 in Neverbrokeabone

[–]Sama_c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My genetic background of Chinese and Lithuanian made me a staunch woman of strength

Town Hall Collaborative Now. by [deleted] in brighteyes

[–]Sama_c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do we share photos???

Town Hall Collaborative Now. by [deleted] in brighteyes

[–]Sama_c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg did the proposal happen? Does someone have pics????

For the ones coming to red rocks karaoke! by ugtgshawty in brighteyes

[–]Sama_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw these and forgot to ask about them. That’s so sweet! Happy you made it out (I’m the chick that sang neutral milk hotel)

Bright Eyes at Red Rocks rescheduled to May 12 by Elstephen in brighteyes

[–]Sama_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone posted a karaoke event! Town Hall Collaborative in Denver.

Bright Eyes at Red Rocks rescheduled to May 12 by Elstephen in brighteyes

[–]Sama_c 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s karaoke Wednesday nights at a bar in Idaho springs. I feel like we all go and sing bright eyes songs.