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CJH:
A microstock board might not be the place to go with those-but you people happen to be the people I know.  I made a commitment to grow my photography business in 2016 including more event photography.  I wasn't really thinking weddings.  But people are starting to think I am a photographer (probably because of the long white lens)  So, I have been asked to price a wedding and I would like to make a bid but I am nervous because I have never done a wedding.  So, anybody got some tips that will help me get some know-how? I am thinking of taking an online course with the NY Institute of Photography, but I don't know how good they are.  It's one of those I am nervous because I don't have the experience but there's only one way to get the experience situations.  Any helpful hints?  I'm not afraid to invest in education and/or equipment to enter this field, but I don't want to throw money away and not learn anything.

ShadySue:
If you're in the US, you might also consider checking out Creative Live's wedding tutorials, there are lots and they're on offer (30% off) until tomorrow. Usually you can see one segment free to see the tutor's style.
I specify 'if you're in the US', because the style is nothing like what I'm seeing here (though I'm not in the business) and the prices they're talking about charging are eye-watering.

Difydave:
Big money if you can get the right gigs. Especially in the USA. I've talked to several people over the years who have worked in, shall we say the "more affordable" end of the business.
I can't think of one of them who wasn't glad to be out of it.

CJH:
Thanks for the feedback.   I will check into Creative Live's site.  Yeah, classes can be expensive and sometimes you don't get much value.   Difydave.  My initial reaction was to bid low because I don't have experience, but I am trying NOT to get into the "affordable" market.  The wedding is in September 2016.  If I decide to bid it, I am going to go middling to high and work like crazy to get everything together and do a great job.   Do that a few times and that start going for the high end.

I have enough experience with racing to the bottom on pricing in the stock photography world.  *lol*

Difydave:
Very wise. A lot of people in any business that offers a service think that they will "start cheap" to get work, and then raise prices as they go along.
All that usually happens is that they start cheap and go bust after 12 months because they're not making any money.
Good luck!

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