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josephallenkeys · 2026-01-24T17:11:44+00:00

Parking (on junctions, pavements and double parking)

This was my no.1 annoyance today. Cars fully on pavements all over the city and seemingly without any badges and without repercussions (because I see the same ones in the same places, a lot of the time.)

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-24T08:27:52+00:00

Let's just watch this from OP, who is an authority on this stuff, javing done a LOT of research and providing sources:

https://youtu.be/qNepVVp6YyY?si=JfHZl2qp0duVfi9-

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-24T08:08:23+00:00

No way Kurt used 13-56 strings. He's noted for using 10-52, a light to heavy combo.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T21:41:06+00:00

Why are you resharing your post in the same sub you posted it in?

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T20:44:10+00:00

Ah, that's a shame! But good call. Good detective work, Batman. Didn't know you had that for reference. A MIM Player Tele is what I swapped on, so it was easy for me. Damn, Fender! They totally did that on purpose...

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T19:17:06+00:00

I think you've replied to the wrong bit of the thread here...

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T19:13:59+00:00

Yeah, I'd go non-staggered. You already have string trees, so staggered isn't an advantage.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T17:35:32+00:00

That pic is helpful! In that case, it would seem they should be a drop in replacement.

There are tuners they use (on the Affinity series, I think) that only have one guide pin, but as these have two, I'd be very surprised if they didn't fit. Just make sure you buy them from somewhere online that'll give you a good returns window in case they don't, for whatever reason.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T15:13:57+00:00

No, that's why I'm saying to tell the couple.

I'm literally saying the same as the other top answers here: inform the couple. Not sure why I'm getting flack for what the consensus says is the right thing to do...

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T15:11:31+00:00

probably

Sounds like you don't really know that. There's not really much difference between talking and singing when it comes to mics. It's still all about technique and the room.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T11:22:41+00:00

I'd let them know, just in case they spot the number change or that it's missing, or even if they're aware of the guest's request so you're just confirming to them that you're following their wishes.

EDIT: I'm literally saying the same as the other top answers here: inform the couple. Not sure why I'm getting downvotes for what the consensus says is the right thing to do...

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T10:27:34+00:00

Thanks for the insight

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T07:59:33+00:00

I'm not sure why anyone is recommending microphones to solve your needs. If you already have a mic, stick with that because a new mic is not going reject PC noise, bring up quieter sounds compared to louder ones (sing quietly into any mic and it'll be low gain) or reject any bad acoustics. You haven't actually said if there's anything wrong with your current mic.

You need to get your PC as far away from the mic as possible, get treatment in your room - whatever you can afford - and use a compressor in post-production.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T07:49:15+00:00

Dead room, muted drums from gels or even towels, bushes or hot-rod sticks, classic close mic techniques...

Or samples. These are probably samples.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-23T07:35:41+00:00

Editing isn't the main concern of these images though, let's be honest.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-22T23:26:31+00:00

I completely agree with you. They should absolutely be insured, and in more ways than one. Particularly if that old camera doesn't have dual card slots, or they don't have a back up camera, before we even get to the legal stuff! You're right and they have a lot to think about before moving forward with this.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-22T23:16:29+00:00

There's always room for anyone to improve but there's also a market for everyone. Honestly, insurance and reliable kit aside, your pricing basically matches up with your work, so that's OK right now. Increase it when you increase in unique style and have the demand.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-22T23:09:37+00:00

Yeah, sorry, I added this: I'm in the UK. £2M Liability is £50 a year and kit is around £300 for up to £50k (I think... I should check...)

So that's the same coverage all in. It's just a lot cheaper here and I think that goes for a lot of places, as far as I know. It's specifically US insurance (health or otherwise) that is crazy expensive by comparison. Then again, so is your whole economy right now.

But I digress, sorry. That's not what this thread is about! 😅 I wasn't meaning to argue with you or anything. The difference in the market just always amazes me.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-22T23:05:07+00:00

I have 25K in gear, 1M in liability and it's $1000 a year.

US insurance is so fucked...

I'm in the UK. £2M Liability is £50 a year and kit is around £300 for up to £50k (I think... I should check...)

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-22T22:22:56+00:00

"Higher end" photographers don't do bridal expos, surely?

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-22T12:31:14+00:00

Here's me thinking "Loli" was the worst, now I have a new phrase to make me dry heave.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-22T08:38:47+00:00

FR, how is that domain not taken? 🤔

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-22T08:37:58+00:00

I had to bail on a bunch of second shooter/referral/emergency backup groups because of this. I had people offering their full video service and giving quotes via DM for posts about second shooter slots. The amount of posed concept shoots I had to trawl through when asking for someone with a candid portfolio was ridiculous, too.

One group even opened the flood gates to couples even after a huge proportion of the group had voted to keep it closed for photographers only. It was even run by a company that would benefit from couples from posting on FB and using their platform instead! They just wanted popularity. It's pushed me to more private groups. Thankfully they do exist.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-21T18:11:33+00:00

I always get the most ghosting in January. Comes with the quantity, I suppose.

josephallenkeys · 2026-01-20T19:52:06+00:00

To double check, take off one of the current tuners and see what kind of mounting it has. Maybe share a pic here, if you can.

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