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By: undercutting pro-photographers since 2007 « Nodakademic

undercutting pro-photographers since 2007 « Nodakademic — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:06:28 +0000

[...] post here; the poor girl was flamed enough by hundreds of angry pro-photographers. More recently, That Wife (who is a very talented professional photographer, by the way!) posted a video along with the words [...]

By: CaitStClair

CaitStClair — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:40:48 +0000

Yes! I’ve totally been thrown off and thought Ace of Base was on the radio before I realized it was Lady Gaga! I’m glad to know it’s not just me.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:32:03 +0000

I agree that the writer seems a little unhinged. Why all this outrage? If someone offers to pay you less than you think you’re worth, just say no. Don’t take it as some huge insult. That’s just self-important. I’m a lawyer and if people don’t want to pay my fees they’re free to go to someone cheaper or represent themselves. That’s not an insult to me. That’s just capitalism.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:26:58 +0000

That proposal made me tear up a little

By: R

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:55:28 +0000

“stop undercutting the rest of us and charge what you’re worth!” This combined with the guy’s complaints about amateurs doing things for free makes me think that you’re saying that people who aren’t as good as you should charge more so that customers will choose you rather than them. I can’t understand how that is somehow more upstanding than them wanting to charge less so that they’ll get the business.

It is not like the guy was concerned that other people were being scammed into working for less than they should, all he cared about was getting his own money. Not especially admirable. I’m fine with people charging whatever price they think is fair for their services. You can charge $25k per wedding if you think that is what you’re worth. But why complain about others charging $500 if that is what they think that they are worth?!

This reminds me of a state official complaining about a volunteer because the volunteer was “taking away a perfectly good job.” Hello?

By: Kelli Nicole

Kelli Nicole — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:18:16 +0000

How old is that video? I finally watched it and I’m certain one of my professor’s showed us that same video at BYU to try and teach us the same concept.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:39:02 +0000

the proposal video = adorable!

the writer video = i want to hug him. He’s awesome! I rant about the same thing except with blogging. If you want to read a great post about that read this. http://www.mom-101.com/2010/05/nothing-in-life-is-free-except-it-seems.html It’s applicable to all bloggers not just mommy bloggers. I stopped doing “free” giveaway posts a long time but when I tell companies that I charge a fee they balk and tell me that they don’t have a budget for it. No marketing budget and you’re a household name? Yeah right.

By: Britt

Britt — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:13:51 +0000

My fiance is obsessed with the swagger wagon video. He’s been showing everyone he knows for the last few weeks.

By: jessicamaylords

jessicamaylords — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:06:40 +0000

I understand where that writer is coming from, but he sounds INSANE. Did he seriously say he’d BURN THEIR HOUSE DOWN?? That, plus gobs of swearing, makes me NOT want to listen to him, because he’s so over the top.

But I understand why you posted it. And I wouldn’t want to work for less than I actually deserve, either.

By: Sophia

Sophia — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:21:45 +0000

Yes vinegar! I have my great grandmother’s wooden cutting block, and it’s great for cleaning that as well. Also, nothing else works better in my disposal or on glass.

By: bluejeanamy

bluejeanamy — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:49:23 +0000

oh, i love that video. i always say “I LOVE MY ALISONS!”

another great/cheap/eco-friendly household cleaner? vinegar! does great things in the dishwasher, for cloth dipes, and eliminating yucky odors.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:54:41 +0000

That Newsies/Lady Gaga mashup reminds me…does anyone else think that Lady Gaga’s song Alejandro sounds like Ace of Base? Apparently I’m not the only one who’s noticed this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWZZRKV-_qU

By: BB

BB — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:23:56 +0000

I’m glad to hear that the mineral sunscreens my skin prefers are also better for me. The chemical stuff, even in sensitive skin formulas, has always aggravated my skin.

My husband also sent me that marriage proposal link and… it does nothing for me. I don’t know. I feel like it’s all flash, no heart. I’m just biased because I love that my husband proposed with no one else around (and was so overwhelmed that there’s no way he could have done a song and dance routine).

And that little girl rocks!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:08:07 +0000

Oh I loved loved loved Newsies! I am a Broadway Musicals kinda girl…..love that sounds track.
And oh my goodness….LOVE that Swagger Wagon video! haha Just had to email it and post it on FB. Too funny!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:48:11 +0000

I love that last video of Jessica’s Daily Affirmation. I need to start every morning like this!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:17:43 +0000

NEWSIES! That made my day.

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:00:22 +0000

Well now I don’t have to feel guilty about not doing my kegels throughout this pregnancy! My mom always said she did them through 3 pregnancies and still had problems, but this article makes total sense. Tightening the muscle makes it seem like it would stretch less when you wanted it to, not be more supple. So, back to squatting!

By: Kelli Nicole

Kelli Nicole — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:45:24 +0000

That minivan video is hilarious! I think my favorite parts are the little girl dancing and the tea party. The Newsies video is hilarious too!

By: Cécy

Cécy — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:56:50 +0000

Now that we’re working around the garden I guess I get to squat and be closer to dirt, so I can check off two items of the list
The proposal video made me smile big time. That is really a great proposal.

By: Katy

Katy — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:11:52 +0000

Aah! My Newsies! That is cool, though how on Earth did someone figure that out? Listening to Lady Gaga with Newsies on mute? What are the odds of that occuring at the same time?

And we are so getting ready to get a van. We were going down that road and instead of feeling morose about it, I’m actually quite giddy at the prospect!!! All that leg room, people room, stuff room! And yes, we will make van-owning look *gooooood*.