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Originally Posted by Curtis Cunningham 
Rather than just showing up, shooting a game, and then dealing with the possible throng of people wanting to see proofs etc., he suggested taking deposits from specific families to photograph specific kids and then having those images available online for people to purchase. I liked this idea because I see this as being a more focused way of shooting the game. I'd have a list of specific players to watch for (i.e. #4, #7, #10 on team RED, #6, #7, #9 on team BLUE etc.) during the game.
Then having the images available online would help me to because I only have one laptop and it's just not feasible to proof this way to multiple people all at one time.
1. Do you think that an idea like this would work?
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First Curtis, I have a question for you. Do you do anything without first asking us? You also seem very wide spread in the types of photography you are trying to do and venturing into a lot of areas that you do not have any experience (and perhaps equipment) and getting responses on a forum may not be the best method of learning before doing. Just an observation.
As far as taking requests and only shooting those participants, as mentioned, the prepaid deposit is best. But in order for folks to see how you shoot, you will need to get everyone interested and you will initially need to shoot everyone. Then gradually transition to just taking prepaid deposits.
Selling on just a website, we don't do it, as we typically have less than a 10% sale rate versus on site viewing and printing.
One caveat with this deposit idea, the folks that will ask will be the folks with the kid who doesn't do anything. It is almost always like that. Same goes for hockey. Some positions don't get action, unless it is bad (defenders, goalies etc) and they may not like the images you capture.
Then if they have given you money, what will your policy be for refunds if you didn't get what they wanted?
In shooting action, you can have the best equipment, the best position, as good of lighting as possible, your settings can be correct, and in the end, still not get a proper shot that someone would buy because nothing happened or their kid had a goofy look or was removed from the game etc..... any one of a million reasons/excuses why not to buy.
It does take more talent to shoot action correctly, I mean not gripping and ripping as so many folks do nowadays, than it does shooting T&I, assembly line photography. The timing, positioning, lighting etc all are much more important and they always change. The learning curve can be much higher.
My ideas on the matter, yours may differ.
Jeffrey
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