The clue is: 'Professional'

£2.08 interior?

OK, so I've calmed down now.

Yesterday, I received a request for samples of interior photography from a 'Holiday Letting Company', with "many units in your area". It was all about 'quality' 'experience' and 'professionalism'. So I compiled an email, complete with links to my work. I got a link to their image samples and here is the jist of their reply:


" . . It usually takes our photographers about 45 minutes to shoot a listing with 24 images . . . "

Mmmm, now where do I begin with this rant? With the risk of alienating potential clients, 45 minutes would just about get me out of the car, with lighting, computer, camera and tripod set up to go for the first shot! So who is going to benefit from this wonderful experience?

The Holiday Unit Owner?

• Unlikely. Unprofesional 'flash-on-camera' photography is hardly going to win over potential holiday seekers and they will move on to another more attractively presented abode.

The Letting Agent?

• Why would they want a site compiled with amateur style photographs to showcase their service? Surely their clients who have spent a considerable amount of money creating these holiday lets will be of a discerning background and reject the substandard images?

The Photographer?

• Ooo, that's me! Well it's not, as I wont be going near it, but hypothetically I'm going to drive, lets say 20 mile (probably more) and get complete job satisfaction by walking through these rooms with a handheld camera and flash as swiftly as I can for my £2.08 fee per image. Yes, that's right I get 50 quid. Oh, and if I want to shoot a video while I'm there, I get another tenner!
  

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