Elsa Dorfman

Ran across an interesting Portrait photographer's web site recently.  Attached is a picture of her and her camera.  She uses a Polaroid 20 x 24 camera.  It produces a large image.  Her cost is over 50 dollars per shot.  That is interesting just from the equipment point of view.  BUT

What I find most interesting is she charges between $2800 and $4500 per portrait session.   She takes time to get to know the client and then sets them in a setting that best depicts them.  Takes two yes I said two shots and then the client gets to pick between the two shots.  The initial price does include a large print of her work.  WOW,  photography at it's best...her web site is worth the view. I would strongly suggest you check it out.  And realize that real portrait photography is much more than lights and camera, it should be a reflection of you.

Jack

Nikon d800? And Portraits.

Rumors have it there will be a D800 and D4 available late spring or mid Summer 2011.  The rumors go on that they will be 16-24mp nothing for sure on other details.  More details will follow.

I have been shooting some portraits, first time in several  years.   After measuring the set up time, the shooting and then the editing time, I am in shock of how little many photographers value their skills, their time or that are willing to put out an inferior product just to be "cheap".  I can go on for a bit, but when you have 10 -20 thousand dollars of equipment and you skills and talent going out, why would you work for less than minimum wage just to shoot.  If you shoot a wedding often takes 4-8 hours, Then you edit and prepare the photographs, for show another 6-15 hours.  If you are editing in less time you probably aren't doing a good job.  Simply put.  Stop it!!!! either value what you do or do something else!  A good photographer is not common,  it is way more than pointing a camera and clicking,  and it is worth being paid well.  And I would challenge you to value your self and your profession.....
Jack