is image really everything?

[Still Looking]

Originally Posted by AphroditeAmanda

Yes, there are photographers really putting around the story that expensive photos bring in a lot more money. That's not what I've heard on the grapevine - one of the most well known providers recently got (expensive) new photos and hasn't seen a cent back.

Case & Point!

[ben dover]

Ok, again photos don't have to be expensive. like I said before i'll barter them. If that doesn't interest them then i'll still make it worth it.

BUT... I have a close friend here that runs a small agency. She runs ads on BP and did on CL before the clamp down. She handles 4-6 girls at a time. I did some simple photos of all her girls.....nothing fancy and nothing edited just clear clean photos. I gave her a CD of all the photos and when she started running them in her ads her business went up 40% for 3-5 weeks. I told her to change the photos when things slowed down and she had the same response.

Expensive photos don't always mean good photos either. Most of the time i'll do a few hundred shots and get 20 really good shots and another 5-6 drop dead beautiful ones...BD

[Old-T]

To some degree this discussion mirors so many other professions: those outside the profession never really understand how much time and effort something takes to do it right.

[Still Looking]

Originally Posted by Old-T

To some degree this discussion mirors so many other professions: those outside the profession never really understand how much time and effort something takes to do it right.

So True. But at the end of the day, the OP figured out what was best for her, and thats what counts!

[Carrie Hillcrest]

Originally Posted by exoticentyce

after 4 years of computer graphics school I hope I can manage to design my own website. Its just a matter of taking the time to do so.

$500 isn't a bad price at all for a good design, but if you have the skills to design your site yourself, heck yeah that's a better option! I designed mine and it did take a long time, but I'm happy with it, and there was no beating the price.

[ben dover]

Carrie,
Yes you did a nice job, very clean, straight forward. I'd like to see more photos though. But nice overall...BD

[sensualsanaa]

Let me clarify, by no means did I intend to say web designers do not have the right to charge whatever their little hearts desire, but for a SEMI custom design that I KNOW I can build myself from the ground UP, I'm not willing to pay 500. I know CSS, I know html, I know flash, I know dreamweaves, I know photoshop, I know Indesign. So I wouldn't be paying for your knowledge in particular, but because I was too lazy to do it myself. Honestly, I have to draw the line for my laziness somewhere. AndI draw it at paying for things I can do myself. Trust, if I could do my own car repairs, I would never see a mechanic. Frees up more money for shopping and bills!



Obviously I dont design websites as a profession, but seeing how much you ca make from one maybe I should consider that as a side hustle as well. lol.


As far as photos go... I would NOT mind by any means paying for nice photos if the photographer had the right equipment, meaning a full studio, a good reputation, lighting, a portfolio and knew the importance of angles and posing. I can only do so much taking photos of myself. But if I have to get the location, make sure there is enough light and then gamble on if the "photographer" will show up with a casio from 2001 I definitely won't want to come out of pocket for that.

[Guest021824]

Your photos are hot as is and you do fine with natural and non photoshopped pics. I hate photoshopped pics becasue the provider doesn't look like that when you see them.

If the menu is right and the pics show what I like....(a nice ass)...then I am good and you will get a call from me..............And you did......lol

[chipper]

I will base my decision off your showcase here and your reviews here.

[Eccie Addict]

Here lately I've had the opportunity to meet quite a few ladies in person and how we get along in person along with if we mesh will determine whether or not I see a lady.