> -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Reese [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > The > numbskull > (deleted much stronger verbiage) bride took the 5x5 proofs > to some jiffy > print outfit and scanned them then got enlargements made > from the scans to > save a few dollars.
I feel your pain. I used to think b+g's were just cheap, but I think in general they just don't know any better. I have found that if you explain to people that a) this sort of thing results in crappy prints, b) it's a federal offense, and c) this is how you make a living, and you make sure they sign a contract that states the above, then you'll have fewer problems. Now, how did you find out she made copy prints? You can still read her the riot act. The last issue is that it sounds like this was done for free, more or less. This may or may not say something about how she values photography. Some people don't...it sounds like you value your work and effort more than she does. The way to avoid this sort of client is higher prices, or at least an *explicit* understanding of what your value is. I still do the occasional cheap gig for friends, but these days I make sure they understand what they're getting, what sort of work is involved on my end, what's expected of them, etc. tv
