I don't really think the point is weather places Like Cost co will or can
replace trained photographers and printers, I think the point is the
perceived worth of those people, here is an example, I have a nephew getting
married, his wife to be has family members ready and willing to do all of
the photography, I would not have charged them for any of the photography so
it is not a money saving proposition for them, it is just having family
members who will do the work, and their willingness to use them for it, this
is just one example of many, and if you believe this is an extreme example
let me give you the name and number of my "custom lab" you can give them a
call and find out how hard they have been hit by digital do-it-yourselfers.
Terry L. Mair
Mair's Photography
158 South 580 East
Midway, Ut. 84049
(435)654-3607
www.mairsphotography.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <dave6134@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students"
<photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: Digital and out-of-work photographers and labs
At 11:50 AM 4/2/2006, you wrote:
........I don't think a digital camera and Costco can ever take the place
of a trained, experienced photographer and a professional lab.
Marilyn
Its getting harder and harder to convince potential clients of the truth
in your last sentence. Seems like mostly the large commecial clients
still believe that.
Bob
On the other hand I don't think a digital camera and Costco can ever take
the place of a trained, experienced digital photographer and a service
bureau utilizing a wide variety of digital technologies.... either.
Dave
East Englewood
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The proof is in the print.
