Comments on: Photomatix HDR For Problem Exteriors http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/ Tips and Techniques for Real Estate Photography Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:07:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Mark Reibman http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-524 Mark Reibman Thu, 31 May 2007 15:05:07 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-524 Yes, you may even 'boldly' suggest. Thanks for the link. Yes, you may even ‘boldly’ suggest. Thanks for the link.

]]> By: Scott Hargis http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-523 Scott Hargis Thu, 31 May 2007 14:46:32 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-523 You know, I've been really, really lucky on this score -- I have had exactly 2 deadbeat clients, one of whom I wanted to "fire" anyway. My best client disappeared for about 5 weeks once, and was in arrears on a shoot, but when she surfaced, she paid the old invoice, the shoot I was doing for her that day, and booked another, paid in advance. So all was forgiven. On another note - can I meekly suggest that we move these ongoing discussions over to Flicker, where it's easier to keep track? A lot of this stuff would be best discussed on the Flicker Photo Business forum, where there are lots of pro photogs with opinions. http://www.flickr.com/groups/photobusinessforum/ You know, I’ve been really, really lucky on this score — I have had exactly 2 deadbeat clients, one of whom I wanted to “fire” anyway. My best client disappeared for about 5 weeks once, and was in arrears on a shoot, but when she surfaced, she paid the old invoice, the shoot I was doing for her that day, and booked another, paid in advance. So all was forgiven.

On another note - can I meekly suggest that we move these ongoing discussions over to Flicker, where it’s easier to keep track? A lot of this stuff would be best discussed on the Flicker Photo Business forum, where there are lots of pro photogs with opinions.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/photobusinessforum/

]]> By: Mark Reibman http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-525 Mark Reibman Thu, 31 May 2007 06:02:44 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-525 'To the point of being ridiculous' is exactly the phrase I'd use to describe it. How about a 75-80% foot dragging, beyond two weeks? And I agree, we work really hard to make things go smoothly for them by getting the photos to them fast. As I get busier, I know which realtors I'll jump through hoops for to get the photos for them or schedule a shoot, and which ones I won't. But I have started asking for payment at the shoot now, accept for my trusted clients who are prompt. BTW, one of my regular cliens always brings a check to the shoot and sent me a check once, in advance of the shoot. ‘To the point of being ridiculous’ is exactly the phrase I’d use to describe it. How about a 75-80% foot dragging, beyond two weeks? And I agree, we work really hard to make things go smoothly for them by getting the photos to them fast. As I get busier, I know which realtors I’ll jump through hoops for to get the photos for them or schedule a shoot, and which ones I won’t. But I have started asking for payment at the shoot now, accept for my trusted clients who are prompt. BTW, one of my regular cliens always brings a check to the shoot and sent me a check once, in advance of the shoot.

]]> By: Cherie Irwin http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-527 Cherie Irwin Thu, 31 May 2007 02:53:32 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-527 I hear you! I just decided to do the same thing. I have a credit card authorization form that I have my clients fill out, before their first shoot. They check a box that allows me to keep their credit card number on file so that can I bill their credit card at the time that I deliver their photos. It works alot like when a hotel or rental car company takes your credit card number as a deposit when you make a reservation. It costs me a little more, but I'd rather pay around 1.75% in processing fees instead of having to deal with depositing checks in the bank or deal with sending out "REMINDER" notices on a weekly basis. The level of "foot dragging" is getting to the point of being ridiculous. How angry would your client be if you took two months to get them their photos? We're often times expected to squeeze in properties on short notice and crank out the final photos and tours by the next morning. And, I'm sure you would agree that it isn't asking too much to be paid when our work is complete, or at least within 10 days of invoice date (especially when you offer a pay online feature). I hear you! I just decided to do the same thing. I have a credit card authorization form that I have my clients fill out, before their first shoot. They check a box that allows me to keep their credit card number on file so that can I bill their credit card at the time that I deliver their photos. It works alot like when a hotel or rental car company takes your credit card number as a deposit when you make a reservation. It costs me a little more, but I’d rather pay around 1.75% in processing fees instead of having to deal with depositing checks in the bank or deal with sending out “REMINDER” notices on a weekly basis. The level of “foot dragging” is getting to the point of being ridiculous. How angry would your client be if you took two months to get them their photos? We’re often times expected to squeeze in properties on short notice and crank out the final photos and tours by the next morning. And, I’m sure you would agree that it isn’t asking too much to be paid when our work is complete, or at least within 10 days of invoice date (especially when you offer a pay online feature).

]]> By: Mark Reibman http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-516 Mark Reibman Thu, 31 May 2007 00:47:09 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-516 Scott, One of my problems is knowing the market price on these photos. I've had two stagers ask to buy my images and one told me what another popular photographer was asking so I just had to go with that in this case. The donation idea is based on my own giving and saves me the hassle of invoicing. On a related subject, I've been having some difficulty getting paid recently so I'm changing over to COD for most of my clients. One client was so egregious that I deleted all the photos from the virtual tour I created and told him he was not authorized to use the photos on the mls until I received payment. In this case, the house is still on the market six weeks later so I could do that. I know a lot of businesses have issues with slow and non payments but I've never before been in a business where I'm invoicing so much and seeing such a high rate of foot dragging. Scott,

One of my problems is knowing the market price on these photos. I’ve had two stagers ask to buy my images and one told me what another popular photographer was asking so I just had to go with that in this case. The donation idea is based on my own giving and saves me the hassle of invoicing.

On a related subject, I’ve been having some difficulty getting paid recently so I’m changing over to COD for most of my clients. One client was so egregious that I deleted all the photos from the virtual tour I created and told him he was not authorized to use the photos on the mls until I received payment. In this case, the house is still on the market six weeks later so I could do that. I know a lot of businesses have issues with slow and non payments but I’ve never before been in a business where I’m invoicing so much and seeing such a high rate of foot dragging.

]]> By: Raye Bellinger http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-515 Raye Bellinger Tue, 29 May 2007 19:15:24 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-515 Since we are talking legal issues, does anyone have a good "boiler plate" EULA? Perhaps even a few examples of typical policies. Thanks, RLB Since we are talking legal issues, does anyone have a good “boiler plate” EULA? Perhaps even a few examples of typical policies.

Thanks,
RLB

]]> By: larrylohrman http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-512 larrylohrman Tue, 29 May 2007 17:01:53 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-512 Scott, I like that. At least make sure they have your policy in writing. Scott,
I like that. At least make sure they have your policy in writing.

]]> By: Scott Hargis http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-514 Scott Hargis Tue, 29 May 2007 15:23:56 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-514 @Larry -- I go through a pricing/policy sheet with every new client before the first shoot, then I assume they're "on board" from that point on. The policy sheet spells out the usage terms, which are also printed on the back of every invoice. @ Mark Riebman -- Can I suggest a non-profit? It's called the "Photographers Should Get Paid Foundation" and you're the main beneficiary. Stagers are businesses just like you - they should pay their own way without subsidies from us! Just my 2 cents' worth... @Larry — I go through a pricing/policy sheet with every new client before the first shoot, then I assume they’re “on board” from that point on. The policy sheet spells out the usage terms, which are also printed on the back of every invoice.

@ Mark Riebman — Can I suggest a non-profit? It’s called the “Photographers Should Get Paid Foundation” and you’re the main beneficiary.
Stagers are businesses just like you - they should pay their own way without subsidies from us!

Just my 2 cents’ worth…

]]> By: Marc Lacoste http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-513 Marc Lacoste Tue, 29 May 2007 06:41:07 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-513 and here is the comic strip for this situation : http://web.mac.com/aaronandpatty/iWeb/What%20the%20Duck/Comic%20Strips/659E05F0-204D-4513-9D03-B03F5F1E9734.html and here is the comic strip for this situation : http://web.mac.com/aaronandpatty/iWeb/What%20the%20Duck/Comic%20Strips/659E05F0-204D-4513-9D03-B03F5F1E9734.html

]]> By: James Northen http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-522 James Northen Mon, 28 May 2007 23:37:22 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/05/27/photomatix-hdr-for-problem-exteriors/#comment-522 In response to Larry's comment #7 - she is a Type A personality with a streak of Southern Charm and a no frills vocabulary. M. James In response to Larry’s comment #7 - she is a Type A personality with a streak of Southern Charm and a no frills vocabulary.

M. James

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