What is the value of a photograph tomorrow?

Determining the personal value of a photograph is a complex issue. Initially, it seems like it shouldn't cost any more than the $0.13 developing fee, but consider the relative value to the one who holds the memories. People invest their wealth in lifestyle, homes, and vehicles, yet if presented with the choice to rescue only one belonging from a catastrophe, all choose their family's "Photography Memories" knowing these are the only belongings that can never be replaced.  

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Why They Get It!

Very recently, during a consultation with a new member of our photography family, we were discussing this very thing! It had been five years since their last family session, so I asked, "What did those portraits mean to you so many years ago?" Far beyond the paper picture, they shared stories about…

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The 9 Rules of Negotiation for Photo Gear During a Recession

For all my photography needs, I have always been a loyal customer to a particular pro camera shop in Kenmore, WA. This store had a reputation for product knowledge, customer service, and fair prices. Then the recession hit and all these reasons to be loyal quickly disappeared. I have since witnessed increased pushiness, higher prices, and sales people who couldn’t be bothered more by my questions. One woman even lectured me for researching fair prices and told me that the profit margin on an item wasn’t worth her time! As a customer, I was shocked and felt it may be time to reconsider this relationship...

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