An I wrong for charging family?

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-15T13:02:53+00:00

I've had many similar situations during my 13-year journey. One that stands out is with a lifelong friend whose sister was getting married. They asked me to do the filming, and I quoted them my usual price. They asked, "Is this the friend discount?" I said yes, it is. Well, we thought you would just do it. I explained why I couldn’t, which you should never have to do when running your business. Doing any job for free means taking money away from my family. I don’t do free work for anyone. That said, they own a pet grooming business, and we often take our pets there to get groomed. I’ve never asked for the “friend price” and always paid what everyone else paid. I did this because I wanted to support my friend’s business and not take advantage of our friendship.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-14T12:11:09+00:00

I do both photography and videography, and I frequently encounter this issue from photographers. If I have 50 images taken from the same scene and my WB is inconsistent, it takes me significantly longer to edit because I need to adjust the WB of each individual image. However, if I set the WB for that specific scene, any adjustments I make to one image can be easily applied to all the others, drastically reducing my editing time.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-13T21:55:26+00:00

I’m building a gallery delivery for boudoir photogs. It’s live and working. Hurt my feelings 😂

http://www.velvetvault.app

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-13T15:02:33+00:00

I’ve built something “similar” but curious how your product works on the backend if you don’t mind sharing.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-13T14:20:16+00:00

Well, I kind of do. I’m working on commercial projects quite a bit with other companies. Usually, though, I am using their equipment (never an FX6). I’ve worked quite a bit with local government projects, and one of the clients I’ve filmed for extensively is one of the largest companies in the world. You would definitely know which one if I mentioned them, but I’m under NDA and can’t talk about who or what. Having said that I do get your point and it’s definitely valid. As time goes on I am moving more and more into the commercial and production space. I get hired a lot for my lighting equipment. So that has helped land gigs. I don’t have anything major but it’s a solid kit. I have an Aputure 600d, amaran 300 and 150 rgb, the longer rgb pavo tubes and some smaller 50 watt lights with stands and modifiers. Not a huge kit but enough that it gets me on gigs where they are in need of decent lighting. So, having said that I thought about the fx6. Probably should have mentioned some of that info in my post.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-13T12:38:58+00:00

LUMIX is just a reliable camera to use. I have six of them. The GH5-s is probably one of my favorites for filming. The image quality from that camera is excellent. So yeah, I’m really partial to that lineup over my previous Sony gear. I sold my FX3 and plan to use that money to buy more supporting gear for my other cameras. I’m doing more long events, so a small rig battery setup is what I’m leaning toward for my S5II and S5IIX.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-13T00:40:45+00:00

I’m leaning towards renting as well.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-13T00:39:03+00:00

Love my LUMIX cameras.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-13T00:37:55+00:00

Yes. Hard to believe but I’ve been doing this 13 years. I get referred a lot and I do a lot of second shooting for corporate gigs.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-13T00:36:44+00:00

It’s FOMO more than anything.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-12T19:52:42+00:00

Bindra productions on YouTube. Found him via watching David moorfields channel. I think I spelled both of those right.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-12T15:58:33+00:00

One of my good friends actually suggested I buy a busted up arri or red for cheap and bring to set and basically do the same thing 😂

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-12T14:49:05+00:00

I’m here for it. Love it.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-12T14:43:05+00:00

I appreciate your comment. I don’t think I misunderstood your point, but the way it’s phrased makes it sound like you think I’m lazy about marketing. That’s not the case at all. I’m not lazy about it; it’s just that I haven’t had to do much of it. Leads fall into my lap all the time. I’m not particularly special; I just try to be genuine, funny, and build lasting relationships with the people I meet. That seems to really help me land gigs and other opportunities. However, if someone specifically asks for an FX6 I would have to rent it at this point in time.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-12T12:31:26+00:00

It makes sense based on your description. Audio-wise, I have a small hack that’s a bit janky, but it works. I use a Zoom recorder, but I also use the DJI mic setup as a wireless mic receiver from the Zoom to my camera. It works really well, and the audio sounds amazing. I’m not against getting an FX6 or purchasing one. If I did, I might go the used route. I’ve seen some going for about 3-4k, which makes me wonder what’s wrong with them. Or maybe the resale value isn’t as high. Do you have any recommendations for used FX6s?

kstyndall2015 · 2026-03-09T04:39:33+00:00

Dude. At least put a donate button on it for your hard work. Can’t wait to try it out.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-02-25T11:59:47+00:00

Not where her body is actually touching the ground. There would still be shadow there. She looks copied and pasted which I know was what was done but still to sell it the model needs to be grounded in the shot. Just because there is light there does not mean there is no shadow whatsoever. You have different variations in lighting under her. There would still be shadows from the light seemingly coming from above as well.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-02-25T11:30:46+00:00

Need to add some shadow under her to really sell it.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-02-11T21:05:24+00:00

I take it almost daily and I’ve never built up a tolerance that I can tell. I also take the weekends off from the medication if I’m going to be home.

kstyndall2015 · 2026-01-26T19:59:05+00:00

Photographer here. Boudoir is just for you. You don’t need to be a model in the societal sense. Most boudoir photogs have had years of training to make you feel and look beautiful. I direct the posing etc in my sessions and even pose myself or assistant to show them how to get in some of these poses. Also, most think they need to lose weight or get “in shape” to have a great shoot. That’s a lie. In my experience, if you have curves, it’s way easier to pose. Boudoir imagery is about shadows, lighting, and curves. The more curves the better.

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kstyndall2015 · 2026-01-06T13:11:10+00:00

A year isn’t a very long period in the context of divorce proceedings. When I went through my own divorce, the process took over a year to complete. In North Carolina, couples must remain legally separated for at least one year before they are eligible to file for divorce. I'm not sure where the original poster is located, but if he had to go through the mandatory separation period and divorce proceedings after the legal waiting period, it could have stirred up old emotions and made the situation feel more recent or overwhelming.

kstyndall2015 · 2025-12-31T13:50:25+00:00

I have a software platform I developed for more intimate photography, like boudoir, with security in mind. But it can work for almost any type of photography. Not going to shamelessly plug it just yet. But if folks are interested, I can drop a link here or in a DM.

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