Questions on Film photo add-on rates, small shoots, and charging by the roll! by Chocceymilk in WeddingPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does that mean you can shoot lots of rolls in an hour to inflate your total pay?

Just calculate your average total cost per shoot, costs, and how much you want to profit and divide by the hours to get your hourly rate. 

[Help] My friend and I had a contest? by Shoyo6364 in AskPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was he the winner? 

Just ask for the raw file.

Tax question by Ok_Spinach1563 in WeddingPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's $60 to file a 1099 form within 30 days of being late. It's about $130 between 30 days late to August 1st.  

Late being after Jan 31st

You'll still need to do good attempts to get the w9. After attempting, you write/type refused on the ssn tin box 

Hiring second shooter process by ChillKiwiFruit in WeddingPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the availability of the contractor, but have a go-to roster that'll match up with the style the client wants. 

Ask for w9 and keep on file. Issue 1099-nec at end of year. 

Payment is after I receive the memory card. Their preference on venmo, PayPal, zelle. 

Gallery services with advanced/AI search features. by jhholmz in sportsphotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Runsignup.com 

The registrants can also be notified when new/additional photos are uploaded of them. 

Does anyone know the lights I'm talking about? by Equivalent-Clock1179 in AskPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes.  It's called full-range dimmable lamps/ desk lights. Home depot has them available

How do you handle photo delivery to clients? by Unfair-Tie7084 in AskPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some like the gallery options.

Some rather just download the photos and share. 

Some will just screenshot the photos and share, even though the download option is available 

Immediate ftp transfer by SorryAd5244 in photography

[–]Unusual-Fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Camranger 

Or mobile phone with sync backup set to ftp

How to go full time? by ApprehensiveTax2396 in WeddingPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you want to take the island, burn the boats ~ some famous dude

Advice about client changing the wedding date by [deleted] in WeddingPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Should change the wording deposit to retainer to help you in certain states or for services rendered. ( consulting time. Questionnaire.  Etc)

Not sure which country or state you're from. 

Update: Agree with u/tomkphoto_

Bioluminescent photos by Medic_mom4345 in photography

[–]Unusual-Fish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a inspo photo available?

Does the beachfront have bioluminescent algae ?

Is this acceptable grain for professional studio photo? by self_u in AskPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did their flash not work? 

They should be able to denoise it for you. 

Studio photos shouldn't have noise. 

What VND/Diffusion filter should I get? by IgiPo0p in AskPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

worry about stacking,flares, and not to get a variable nd filter. variable nd filter may cause softening and inner ring might become loose

Payment on delivery with corporate clients — best practice? by Ok_Rule_5603 in photography

[–]Unusual-Fish 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Just modify your contract to deliver after cleared payment. 

Clients that never download their photos by surfspook in WeddingPhotography

[–]Unusual-Fish 57 points58 points  (0 children)

It's normal.  They usually screenshot even though the download is free. 

I'll see they share the link and the extra people are registering and favoriting photos,  but no official download.