[Pony]

This past Saturday I went to see my accountant.While there,I inquired how many photography clients she did taxes for.She had 9,one of which is a full timer w/a building and higher overhead.
Her oldest daughter recently married and the accountant hired her photographer client for the service.She complained excessively about this pro's work.She had another younger daughter who followed this guy around and shot all his formal poses.She said her daughters work was just as good as the pro.Proudly she pointed to an 16x20 framed print and said her daughter had taken it.I do agree there's a time and place for family and guest to shoot but it is also clear that these people give little if any courtesy towards the pro.It's good to get as much money up front as possible and it is also nice to get additional sales.Many of these camera owners think it's their right to interfere just because they think todays camera's do everything.THERE IS A FINE LINE,INDEED!