I got 2 leads this week for people wanting me to work for them. I'm kind of excited.

1st is a guy in my neighbor hood who also has a house for sale, but is going at it without a realtor. He had seen my house and wanted to know where I had gotten the interior shots. We talked about it a bit and I think I'll be heading over to get some shots next week. I'm off work, so it's not going to be inconvenient at all. It won't be a paying gig, but I could really care less. Something else to go in my files and a chance to do some more work.

2nd is a lead from the last little engagement/save the date set. I'm sure it will pay, but not a lot. In all honestly probably not worth my time. However, I think the experience would pay off in the long run. What little I would get would pad the camera acct (It's pretty thin right now and I'm really wanting a 14-24 and 24-70).
I do know one thing I won't make exceptions for tardiness like I did for my friends for people I don't know. The last session could have been so much better had we shot an hour earlier.

Word of mouth is cool.

on the first one, the biggest issue I see with it? You'll have competition on the market now that ALSO has great shots.

otherwise though, that's great!

That's awesome mang I've been thinking about working the real estate angle for a while but I'm sticking to my people and events stuff for at least a little while. The number of terrrrible interior shots I see and the ones I took while apt hunting(not even trying) makes me think I could handle it.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

on the first one, the biggest issue I see with it? You'll have competition on the market now that ALSO has great shots.

otherwise though, that's great!

thanks guys.. It should be fun.

I don't think he's competition for me. I'm about $30k less and have a better lot. He does have an in ground pool, which really doesn't factor into value unless you absolutely have to have a pool.

sweet leads are good! i should start finding some of those

Here's another Email I got today. I' really intrigued by this one and want to do it because it would be something different to say the least. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of time on my hands at the moment. I also don't really have anyone near me I can pass it off on, so maybe we can make something work.

Hi there! I'm a friend/co-worker of **** from ******** and was referred to you regarding a photoshoot!
I'm a figure competitor in body building (my first 2 shows are this month) and am interested in a photographer to begin a portfolio for sponsorships. I'm very impressed with the engagement photos you did for ****!
Please send me your rates and availability? I'm hoping to set something up the weekend of the 14th, outdoors, which is the weekend between my competitions. I look forward to hearing from you!!
If you can find the time to make this happen, I can send lots more business your way!
Thank You!
*****

That shoot sounds cool.

I'm talking to a friend that does this stuff right now and I guess the reason she wants it done the weekends beween her competitions is that's when they are in the best shape (starving/dehdrated) and most tan (NJ anyone?).