OK, OK, one more… {music} | Oregon Music Photographer

Maybe it looks unprofessional to do a blog post that is little more than a “P.S. I got one more frame to show.”

But I’m doing it… right now.

I do have a reason behind this post, beyond sharing another image. I received a voicemail today from a salesperson, hoping to peddle their tank painting and repair services. I assume they mean industrial tanks, holding diesel, paint, and all sorts of liquids – not the green variety, designed for modern warfare. I didn’t call them back to clarify. Believe it or not, that wasn’t the point of this story. I wanted to write about this call because of the defeated tone in the person’s voice. Their desperation, cold-calling random people in hopes of finding someone, anyone, to give them a few days of additional income.

I’m not worried about how they got my number, and I won’t be ranting about the DoNotCallRegistry I participate in. It gave me pause, because it is a very hard market for many people out there right now. And there is  NO shortage of people willing to shoot your wedding, or senior photos, or anything you’ll pay them to shoot. The photographer you choose should fit well with your budget, sure, but don’t forget to find a photographer that shares your vision and meshes with your unique personality. Whether that’s me or not, take the time to find that photographer. And cut them some slack if they call you back, hoping you need another session for something. I haven’t gotten to the point where I am cold-calling anyone, I am fortunate enough to be “blessed with work” between my two jobs… I just know that everyone is trying to feed their families.

I realize that may feel a little over dramatic, but the interconnectedness of our economy had me sitting and thinking.