What gives? (albums etc.)

ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
edited April 27, 2011 in Weddings
So i was checking BRI because i get albums there, so now apparently anyone can sign up and do their own thing, you don't have to be a pro photographer to use their lab. Sucks! WHCC is also has their pricing available to anyone.:nah
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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    Yeah that is a little troubling.

    But if you also think about it, there is also an art form towards album creation. Just because the clients might be able to make their own albums, doesn't mean they will be able to create a wicked awesome design on their own. Unless they are good graphic designers...

    While they might be able to see the general prices, it doesn't amount to how much time you put into the album design itself. mwink.gif
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    Oh, i don't argue that, it's just that, so-called "pro" labs are no longer pro. I'm seriously considering going with Wild Magnolia albums, i haven't gotten anything from FINAO yet, but i have to start working on this one. :)
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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    Well... after seeing some samples from mr. Pike, here on FB, I think I am gonna move to Finao. Although that means.... making more sample albums.

    Those nearly seamless gutters are getting to me.
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    Right, like we don't have enough sample albums Laughing.gif
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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    ShepsMom wrote: »
    Right, like we don't have enough sample albums Laughing.gif


    I don't. >.> 5 isn't good enough!
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  • tenoverthenosetenoverthenose Registered Users Posts: 815 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    That's no bueno. I didn't see that WHCC is making their pricing available to the public. Hmm... if that's true, it might be time for me to switch labs.

    With albums, I can't say enough great things about Finao. Top quality and something totally different than what your clients can find on their own. All of my clients are blown away.
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  • marikrismarikris Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    Do you guys disclose your album company to your clients?

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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    Yup.
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  • tenoverthenosetenoverthenose Registered Users Posts: 815 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    marikris wrote: »
    Do you guys disclose your album company to your clients?

    If they ask, yes. I can't imagine that Finao would ever open up to non-pros. I want my clients to know that they are excellent albums.
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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    I am curious to know why BRI and WHCC made this move. I guess making it more available to the general public might bring them more customers and profit, but, it would have been nice for it to remain for pros only.
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  • marikrismarikris Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    My concern is how strictly these pro only companies regulate getting an account. I've heard stories where clients put in a fake sales tax id or whatever and they get a log in with full access.

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  • tenoverthenosetenoverthenose Registered Users Posts: 815 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    I'd be shocked if my clients did that. I HAVE to trust my clients because they HAVE to trust me. And if they did, so what? As Ted already pointed out, being able to purchase an album and actually creating the album are two very different things. I get to know my clients pretty well by that point in the relationship and if they can't afford a $2000 album, I will suggest a different option that they can afford or work something else out.
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  • BlurmoreBlurmore Registered Users Posts: 992 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    Power to the people! I've bought 2 blurb books made by brides to show other brides what they can DIY...it is the future.
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  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2011
    marikris wrote: »
    Do you guys disclose your album company to your clients?

    Yeah, especially since I live in the bay area and a lot of people are familiar with Bay Photo since they're based in Santa Cruz.
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  • Light_prodLight_prod Registered Users Posts: 127 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2011
    marikris wrote: »
    Do you guys disclose your album company to your clients?

    I use Queensberry.
    I always tell clients where my albums come from.
    In fact its a selling point.
    Some enquires are specifically requesting Queensberry Albums.
    The album's sell themselves, I've never had anyone see them and not want to buy one, even customers that were originally only looking for a shoot and burn.
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  • marikrismarikris Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited April 27, 2011
    Light_prod wrote: »
    I use Queensberry.
    I always tell clients where my albums come from.
    In fact its a selling point.
    Some enquires are specifically requesting Queensberry Albums.
    The album's sell themselves, I've never had anyone see them and not want to buy one, even customers that were originally only looking for a shoot and burn.

    I saw their new press books on the site. Yum.

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    Children's Illustrator
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