The other day I was driving to work and was passed by a truck pulling a trailer like I
see a lot of sheetrock contractors pull--Maybe 5'x8' or so. I was surprised to see
the lettering on the side of the trailer say it was a photographer. He advertised
himself as an event photographer--weddings, sporting events and motorcycle events. My
first impression was that this guy carried a lot of equipement. I imagined all the
lighting equipment he must have in that trailer. Then I noticed on the trailer that
he also advertised ON SITE DIGITAL PRINTING WITH KODAK PROFESSIONAL PAPER FOR ANY
EVENT!! ALL 8" X 10" $20.00 or 5" x 7" $10.00 .
Then it clicked. The trailer isn't full of photographic equipment. He's got a
computer and printer in there. Epson 1270, 1280 or 2000P no doubt.
When I got to work I found his web presence at http://kellumphoto.photoreflect.com.
It turns out that photoreflect is an internet storefront for digital photographers.
It's largely populated by photographers who show up at soccer or softball tournaments,
take pictures of every kid through the day (perhaps 200 - 300 exposures per game) and
let people know where on the internet they can look to buy prints when the get home.
This guy's trailer showed a picture of one of the digital Nikon/Kodak bodies that have
been out for a couple of years at exhorbitant prices. I would think anyone with a
Nikon D1 or a Canon D30 or, Lord willing, the new digital Pentax could certainly make
some sales this way. Film cost and scanning time would make this impossible for a
film based approach but with digital it opens up a new market.
I find myself wondering if I could fund the purchase of digital body this way.
Kevin
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From: John Mustarde [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 7:35 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Digital weddings - or why I want a full-frame Pentax digital
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I'm not willing or able to take on weddings myself, but
a working pro should have no problem switching to
digital, at least for the candid photos.
The bride-to-be:
http://web2.airmail.net/linnm3/A-Lori026.jpg
The sergeant-at-arms:
http://web2.airmail.net/linnm3/C-Image009.jpg
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John Mustarde
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