Are Shoot And Burn Weddings Profitable?

Just got this link off the DWF. It is from an Album Company, so, it is biased. However, I believe it to be fairly accurate.

Please take the time to read this and consider this...

http://www.albumsaustralia.com.au/newsletters/2009_04/shoot_burnUS.htm

OLD SAC

Last night we went to Old Sac, as a class. I believe a good time was had by all. Here are a few of the candid shots from last night.

Old Sac...field trip

Dont forget tonight is the Old Sac field trip. Meet at Delta King at 5:30....bring equipt. and models if you can. I am also trying to arrange some models. See you there.

Product with model

Here are some examples for you about the Product with model.

Night shot

Using your flash, balance out the background (lit with street lights, etc.) White Bal for the flash so the skin tones are correct.

Remaining Assignments

Here are the dates for the remaining assignments for Spring:

April 15 PPSV Mtg.

April 22 Environmental Portrait

April 29 Night Couple

May 1st. Order your Book (www.mypublisher.com) small paperback.

May 6 Commercial Product with model.

Environmental Portrait

Environmental Portraits are portraits of subjects showing their Passions or Professions.

These are used for Annual Reports, Corporation offices as well as for personal use.

They are portraits, so thus, have subject looking at your camera.

If using flash, do not use Pop Up or On Camera flash, slow your shutter down (drag shutter) so that the environment is illuminated.

This is due April 22

Wedding Questioner

MotherLode Photography

PO Box 385

Diamond Springs, Ca. 95619

530 409 7733

www.motherlodephoto.com

motherlode@innercite.com

Wedding Date:__________________

Time:__________________________

Brides Name____________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

Phone Home:__________Wk:__________Fax____________e-mail____________________

Grooms Name:__________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________

Phone: Home:_________Wk__________Fax____________e-mail____________________

Brides Parents:_____________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________

Phone Home__________Wk__________Fax____________e-mail____________________

Grooms Parents____________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________

Phone: Home__________Wk__________Fax___________e-mail_____________________

Bride & Grooms address after the wedding:

_________________________________________________________________________

Phone:____________________

LOCATION INFORMATION

Name of location of ceremony_____________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________

Near the corners of_____________________________and ________________________

Reception Information

Reception location:______________________________________________________

Near the corners of ___________________________and____________________________

Reception Schedule

Reception begins: Time______________________

First Dance: Time______________________

Toast/cake cutting Time______________________

Bouquet and garter toss: Time______________________

Dancing Time______________________

Number of guests: Wedding_____________

Reception____________

Wedding Party

Name Relationship

Maid of Honor _________________________________________

Brides Maids _________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Flower Girl?________Age________ _________________________________________

Name Relationship

Best Man _________________________________________

Groom's Men _________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Ring Bearer?_______Age________ _________________________________________

Will you be having a receiving line? _________

If so, where? _________

Time: _________

Please fill out the below information, so that we know everyone who will be involved with your wedding. Just in case we need to contact them for any reason.

Dress Maker _________________________________phone________________

Florist _________________________________phone________________

Baker _________________________________phone________________

Caterer _________________________________phone________________

Tuxedos _________________________________phone________________

Musicians/DJ _________________________________phone________________

Coordinator _________________________________phone________________

Please list anyone else you feel we may need to contact for one reason or another:

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Who's Who?

NOTE: pLEASE LIST ONLY THE NAMES OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO WILL BE AT THE WEDDING AND IN THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS.

Brides family

Mothers name __________________________________

Grandparents name: __________________________________

Fathers name: __________________________________

Grandparents name: __________________________________

Brothers & sisters names __________________________________

Bro/Sisters spouse's __________________________________

Very close friends __________________________________

__________________________________

Are there any divorces, deaths, etc. which we should know about so as not to embarrass anyone?__________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Grooms family

Mothers name _________________________________

Grandparents name _________________________________

Fathers name _________________________________

Grandparents name _________________________________

Brothers/Sisters names _________________________________

Bro/Sisters spouses` _________________________________

Very close friends _________________________________

_________________________________

Are there any divorces, deaths, etc. which we should know about so as not to embarrass anyone?__________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Almost Done

What time should we begin taking photographs (approx 1 hr prior to wedding)___________

At what location_____________________________________________________________

Please draw a map on the back of this form to any of the locations you think we need to have.

SPECIAL REQUESTS, ETC:

If you have any special requests or ideas: please let us know here. It is our aim to create wedding photographs that you will treasure forever, and if you have some favorite ideas, etc.. please write them down so that your photographer will know what you would like. Be sure to include any special people who will be at your wedding but not directly involved in it's production.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM TO THE STUDIO (PO BOX 385 Diamond Springs, Ca 95619) or

e-mail (loganc@innercite.com) ALONG WITH AN INVITATION AT LEAST

2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE WEDDING DATE.

Wedding Contract

Wedding Agreement

Agreement for Wedding Photography

This agreement entered into on __________________is between Mother Lode Photography in the State of California and doing business as Mother Lode Photography (hereinafter “Mother Lode”) and the undersigned (hereinafter “Client”) related to the wedding of

__________________________and___________________________ that will take place at

__________________________ on ____________________________.

Service Coverage

The parties agree that Mother Lode will furnish the services of a professional photographer, Bob Calkins, or their agents, for photographic event coverage beginning at ________________until the time, designated by the selected coverage, whichever is less. Additional hours will be billed at $100 per hour, billed in 15 minute increments of $25. Mother Lode will be the sole professional still photographer employed for the wedding day. Simultaneous photographic coverage by another professional photographer (excluding video) releases Mother Lode from this agreement and immediately terminates service coverage.

Payment Policy & Expenses

A retainer fee of $_________ is paid to reserve event coverage for the service coverage specified above. A remaining fee of $__________plus any applicable sales taxes, will be paid by the client up to 2 weeks prior to the wedding, plus reimbursement (only if applicable) air fare, hotel and transfer expenses incurred by Mother Lode in performing the photographic duties expressed herein. All fees are non-refundable. The $______deposit fee will be applied toward purchase of products. Non-payment of any fees and/or reimbursements as described above releases Mother Lode from any and all obligations defined in this agreement.

Mother Lode Wedding Agreement _______Initial

Product Pricing

The chosen package is known as the _____________________coverage and includes

Quality Standard, Final Prints

All album print products will be color corrected by our employees on our own equipment. Our quality standard target is measured by five guidelines:

1. Highlight details are visible
2. Shadow details are visible
3. Whites are clean with no overall color cast
4. The image has no overall color bias (this does not apply to color balance for lighting conditions)
5. Flesh tones are believable.

Because lighting conditions and movement provide constant challenges, we cannot guarantee the quality of any image.

Limitation of Liability

While every reasonable effort will be made to produce and deliver outstanding photographs of the wedding events, Mother Lodes entire liability to Client for any claim, loss or injury arising from Bob Calkins’, or their agents is limited to refund to Client of fees paid. Because this is an uncontrolled event, Mother Lode cannot guarantee delivery of any specifically requested image(s). In the unlikely event of personal illness or other circumstances beyond the control of Bob Calkins, a substitute photographer of high qualifications may be dispatched by Mother Lode to fulfill the obligations of photography herein contracted.

Review and Selection

Original images of the wedding are the property of Mother Lode Photography. Images will be presented to the client for viewing usually within 3 weeks of the event. These images are protected by Federal Copyright Laws (see below).

Mother Lode Wedding Agreement ________Initial

Album Orders

Using proprietary computerized design software, Mother Lode will propose and advise in the layout of album(s), however, all choices by the Client prevail. Album orders will include choice of photographs selected (with special instructions, if any) and these decisions are made following inspection of images. A total of 2 in studio album design

Sessions are included with the retainer fee. Additional album design sessions are billed at additional computer design fees. Any additional album design fee will be billed at $350 per session.

Delivery

Following notification of completion of order, unpaid balances will be subject to a 1.5% monthly service charge. We are not responsible for albums left unclaimed after 30 days. Shipment of Mother Lodes hand-assembled albums is ordinarily made within 3-4 months after receipt of the order.

Federal Copyright Laws

Mother Lode Photography owns all copyrights for any and all images produced in connection with this agreement, including the exclusive right to reproduce or publicly display such images

Ownership of Images

Any reproduction of any image produced in connection with this agreement is prohibited without specific written consent of Mother Lode. The parties agree that Mother Lode may reproduce, publish or exhibit a judicious selection of such photographs as samples of photographic work to be shown to prospective clients and for instructional or institutional purposes consistent with the highest standards of taste and judgment. Clients agree to hold Mother Lode harmless against any and all claims arising from any published images.

Credit Card Authorization

I hereby authorize Mother Lode Photography to use the following credit card number when placing deposits or orders authorized by them. Mother Lode Photography will refer to this agreement as “signature on file” .

Card Number_______-________-________-________ Exp Date___________/__________ (MM/DD)

Mother Lode Wedding Agreement Initial_________

There are a total of 4 pages to this agreement. Please initial each page. This is the agreement in full and cannot be amended by any party. This agreement is made, and, in all respects, is to be construed under the laws of the State of California and of the United States. The parties agree that any dispute under this agreement will be

Adjudicated in a State of California court located in Placerville, Ca and expressly agree to personal jurisdiction of such court.

X__________________________________________________(Client) Facsimile signature deemed to be original.

Address________________________________

City____________________________________, State_________ Zip Code________________

Home Phone: Area Code________ ________________________________

Work Phone: Area Code________ ________________________________

Cell Phone: Area Code________ _________________________________

Email address _________________________@___________________________.com

X_____________________________________________(Representing Mother Lode Photography)

Mother Lode Wedding Agreement Initial ___________

Portrait and Wedding Sylibus/Information/policies

Photo 370 List of Assignments

List of Assignments:Photo 370 -Calkins
1: Create a scrapbook with at least 20 different images from magazines put into a folder/binder with explanation of each images of why you liked the image.
2: 3 basic lights. 1 4x6 color print of each of the 3 basic lighting patterns, feminine & Masculine and short/broad light.
3: Male head shot, Head only. Color or B/W.  Rembrandt pattern
4: Child Portrait. Indoor only color or BW.
5: Outdoor Location Male or Female. Using fill lighting or Reflectors.
6: Family Portrait indoor or outdoor. Color/BW.
7: Couple portrait, location image at Night using artificial light. Male or Female.
8: High Key outdoor or indoor portrait
9: Commercial Product, with client.
10: Attend a wedding with another photographer,  or one that you are shooting take pictures of photographer doing formals. 
11: Using the above wedding shoot, create a slide show with at least 30 images. 
12: Produce a photo book through My Publisher.com ( or equivalent)  of all of your assignments. Cost approx $15.00

Photo 375 Policys

Photo 375 Fashion/Glamour Policys
POLICIES & PROCEDURES Photo375
Class Blog Page:http;//www.photo370scc.blogspot.com
This class is a digitally oriented class. You will have to have a SLR digital camera, or at least a digital camera that has manual settings.
1: If you did not take the required prerequisitesfor this course you must see instructor.
2: Late assignments will be penalized one gradeper class day (week).
3: Do not bring friends or children to the lectureportion of class. You may bring them to photograph.
4: Studio Usage: you must sign up in advance to use the studio with instructor. The studio is here for use for a learning environment. Do not use studio for commercial purposes.
5: Treat equipment with respect. Misuse or carelessness may result in being dismissed fromclass. Always have instructor to turn on lighting equip. 
6: Photos taken on campus cannot be nude, semi-nude or in any way revealing.
7: Please try to be on time as it is a disruption for whole class.
8: LAB TIME: The lab is open from 7-9:45(when we start clean-up). If you used any equipment .in lab or studio, you are expected to clean that space and, put away that equip. You are expected stop working at 9:45 PM, or times will be altered. NO EXCEPTIONS!
9. Computer & print rooms are off limits to students in this class, unless you are enrolled in one of our digital classes and clear it with the digital instructor .
10. All assignments will be turned in using the following criteria:1: Digital Files only.2: PSD files only.3: Sized to 8x10 (or 8x12) @ 300 DPI
.4: File Names: Last name, Assignment name class name (example: joneshighkey370). NO EXCEPTIONS! Failure to follow the above criteria will result in 0 (zero) points for that assignment.
Textbook: Required textbook: Lighting Techniques for Fashion and Glamour Photography. Stephen A. Danzig PsyD. Amherst Media ISBN1-58428-147-2 (www.amhurstmedia.com) You can also check at Amazon.com for purchase.Field TripsThere will be two field trips this semester. Attendance is required. The first field trip will be to William Land Park. Date and time to be announced.
GradesFinal grades will be based on assignments and the quality of your finished presentation, lab procedures & class participation are also important.
HOW TO REACH ME:No office hour is alloted.
You can e-mail me at: motherlode@innercite.com

Course Information Photo 370

Course Information Photo 370
COURSE INFORMATION SHEETCourse Name:: Portrait and Wedding Photography
Course Number: Photo 370
Instructor’s Name: Bob Calkins
Office Telephone: 530 409 7733
Office Location & Hours: None
Prerequisites:
Course objectives: Instruction of traditional and and contemporary Portrait and Wedding photography techniques, business practices. Ready the student for entry level job in studio or self employment.
How to make an appointment with instructor: email: motherlodephoto@innercite.com, or call 530 409 7733
Text:None required:

Name of Dean of Technology Division: Donetta Webb
Evaluation procedures: Portfolio, participation in class weekly critique of assignments
Grade standards for:
A_900-1000 pts
B 800-900 pts
C 700-800 pts
D 600-700 pts
F Below 600 pts