And in all those years, I've had just a few unpleasant scrapes with the for-profit photographer. Though, to be honest, most of them just ignore me and let me do my ministry. Little did I know that at least one photographer out there actually loved what I do, and enjoyed capturing me in the act of serving the b&g! What an honor!
First I found this photo captured by the brilliant Joe Sanfilippo! He does really great work, and it's such a joy to know that he enjoyed capturing me hard at work, service this beautiful couple! I don't even know their names, I just saw a pavilion full of people in suits, so I ran home and grabbed a camera, donned my best suit, and got to work!
This was a few years ago - look how black my hair was!
I came across this article: http://www.digitalweddingforum.com/blog/i-shot-uncle-bob-and-i-think-i-liked-it It's on Digital Wedding Forum, which is a webpage I've enjoyed reading in the past. But never have I had the gumption to share my images. Looks like somebody did it for me! I remember this wedding well - and that couple will Never Forget what I did for them!
On our way from the wedding to the reception, Marsha and I pulled the motor home into a Costco parking lot, and I knocked out a quick-n-gritty album design - and then had it printed, right there at Costco! It was just a little 4×6 keepsake album, but we hand-delivered it just before they cut the cake. Talk about a positive reception! They were thrilled! Marsha said the for-profit photographer seemed a little miffed when he heard me tell them they didn't even need to buy an album, now that they have one!
But after reading this article about how much he enjoyed working with me, I think she must've misread him.
Photo Credit: Tim Coughlin's wife, Lynne Talkington Coughlin!
I've said it before, and I'll say it again - if you have a dream, go for it! Do you want to start a non-profit photography ministry in your retirement? If that's your dream, do it! Do you love to do the impossible, then take your generous retirement and buy some pro gear, watch a few YouTube videos, set that puppy in Auto/JPEG mode, and get to work!
Look at this! There I was, poised to capture the perfect pose!
Hey, you'll never achieve anything if you don't take risks, right?
Take your horse blinders off. A detriment and disgrace to REAL photographers everywhere. The best part, you don't even realize it. Talk about a sense of entitlement. Morally and legally questionable material in this blog too. Cease and Desist is what i recommend.
ReplyDeleteIt's satire... Relax
Deletenot sure if you realise this is satire.
ReplyDelete1. Your "ministry" makes it hard to impossible for the paid photographer to pay their bills. Every shot you ruin by being in it or forcing the photographer to move and get a less desirable shot is a shot the photographer can't sell.
ReplyDelete2. Since you are NOT the paid photographer you are disrespecting the bride and groom's choice of who should document this joyous occasion.
3. If you want to offer your photography as a "ministry" Offer your time and photos to the local non-profits and other charities you come across. craigslist is overflowing with charities in need of free photography. Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless. Get in the real game and do some real good.
4. "The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “If anyone sins and commits a breach of faith against the Lord by deceiving his neighbor in a matter of deposit or security, or through robbery, or if he has oppressed his neighbor or has found something lost and lied about it, swearing falsely—in any of all the things that people do and sin thereby— if he has sinned and has realized his guilt and will restore what he took by robbery or what he got by oppression or the deposit that was committed to him or the lost thing that he found or anything about which he has sworn falsely, he shall restore it in full and shall add a fifth to it, and give it to him to whom it belongs on the day he realizes his guilt" - Lev 6:1-6
Now go refund all the lost earnings you have robbed and add a fifth to it. Let's see how deep this ministry runs.