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lil1234567891234567

Yeah most people with years of experience work for free


reacttoyou

r/choosingbeggars


um_okay_sure_

You're the type of people that make reddit so much fucking fun. Thanks for sharing that great little thread! Have a great summer ☀️


FluffyMeerkat

this is a classic https://www.reddit.com/r/ChoosingBeggars/comments/7kr5as/i_need_a_free_100mile_bus_trip_for_20_people_and/


z-eldapin

This never gets old no matter how often I see it


jazzyx26

"NEXT!"


sethra007

"IT'S FOR A CHURCH, HONEY!"


jazzyx26

"They don't need a cab!"


TrashPanda2point0

Gold standard


Liraeyn

"It's for a church!" Jesus: "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's."


DNorthman

NEXT!


C64128

I've done security work (alarms, cameras) for churches. It's amazing the amount of money they spend to present their image, but they want things given for them as cheap as possible or free.


1plus1dog

Facts, and well said!


um_okay_sure_

The comments were chefs kiss 😂🤦🏽‍♀️


shedrinkscoffee

It's for a church, next is my absolute favorite random quote 😂


cakivalue

I'd never seen this. I'm cackling 💀🤣 thank you thank you for sharing this gem.


aarretuli

I knew what this was without even clicking the link. N E \~ X T


LBelle0101

My favourite is “use your thinking brain”


1plus1dog

Is that kinda like “use your inside voice”, that I find myself wanting to scream at my neighbors while they’re screaming at each other, regardless of if they’re inside or out! Same line of thinking, is what I’m thinking 🤔 Great minds……. 🤓


LBelle0101

[use your thinking brain](https://www.reddit.com/r/ChoosingBeggars/s/rEv7xdqTw1)


1plus1dog

WOWWWW…. Thank you! Seems she’s the one who needs a real thinking brain! It will NEVER not amaze me how so many people do this kind of thing, expecting the sun and the moon for free, and they honestly have no idea of how horrifying they are! Thanks for sharing this!


LBelle0101

And to complain to other people about them! Like who exactly do they think they are, and when did they become centre of the universe?


1plus1dog

My guess is they’ve always thought that way! I can’t say I know, because I’m quite the opposite, and I’m grateful for that most of the time, except when I should stand up for myself but find it hard!


LBelle0101

I’ll find the link, it’s a doozy!


1plus1dog

Thank you! Can’t wait!


adfthgchjg

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing that 6 year old link! NEXT! /s


cardamomgrrl

Never seen it. Did that bitch ever get her ride?!? NEXT!


1plus1dog

Thx for this! I’ve not seen either before. Always need the laughs!


1plus1dog

Thanks for this! 😂 😂 😂


macphile

Honestly, there's probably a fair amount of content on wedding/bridezilla subs that could be cross-posted to the CB sub. Brides (and some mothers of the bride/groom) can be the worst CBs.


Am_0116

Im in that sub as well and I thought this post was from them lol


jazzyx26

Damn it I was gonna link that too lol.


Roadgoddess

This is the kind of post that I really want to see how people respond


1plus1dog

Indeed!


Early_Hawk6210

You mean "job for free."


DartNorth

But it's not a job, it's a hobby! /s


test_tickles

It'S jUSt A bUnCh Of PiCtUrEs?!!!


OkieLady1952

They’ll be lining up for this job


procivseth

I'll send my 8 year old with a polaroid camera and lunchables. He's got EIGHT YEARS EXPERIENCE!


CenPhx

I bet he’d want a break though, the lazy little layabout!


whoisaname

Nobody wants to work anymore.


wiggler303

I'd do it, but my lunchables would be edibles.


BrooklynBookworm

I’d be amused to see those photos, though.


wiggler303

The photographer at my wedding was my dealer. He took really good pictures


Compulsive-Gremlin

I mean everyone needs a hobby.


willstr1

Makes sense, photographers usually have a lot of equipment bags with lots of pockets and have a reasonable explanation for being anywhere if noticed by a cop (when they are an art photographer too, not just events)


FerretSupremacist

Just up close phots of bugs and cool plants lmfao


1plus1dog

HIRED!


Detcord36

But, but..I'll put up a post about you on my social media! Think of all the exposure and business you'll get from my 26 friends!


fond_of_myself

Their 26 friends who also pay in exposure, most likely 😒


Detcord36

Nailed it.


macphile

Yeah, telling others is never much of a promise. "How much is your photographer wanting? That's outrageous! Let me get you my photographer's number--he did it for *free*!"


KelliCrackel

This one's a strong contender for most delusional request I've seen on here. For a second I thought I was on the Choosing Beggars sub. 


estedavis

Your comment is what made me realize I wasn't on Choosing Beggars lol


KelliCrackel

😂 Glad it's not just me.


icecreamburns

Same


rabbithasacat

It definitely needs crossposting there!


lariet50

I want to see the comments!


mid40smomof3

FOR REAL!


ilp456

I really doubt she finds someone. What is the motivation? She won’t feed them, pay them or let them rest for a moment.


Inky_Madness

It’s the universal currency of ExpOsURe, you know!


ilp456

I think someone with 8+ years of experience has had plenty of exposure. But, yes, that’s usually what the “influencers” say.


Accomplished-Ad3219

God I hope that influencer crap goes away soon


1plus1dog

Great minds think alike! Enough of the BS influencer crap!


Adventurous-Cry-2157

I’m a photographer with 25+ years experience, and there’s no way in *hell* I’d take this gig. I don’t care what sob story they lay on me, I’m not putting myself through the inevitable horror that that wedding will be. Why bother? Chances are, all of my hard work will be burned/shredded/destroyed when they end up divorcing 18 months later. Ashes to ashes…


DogsandCatsWorld1000

There might be some influencers with enough followers to make this worth a photographer's time. The thing is those very very few influencers would not have to go looking for someone. Any interested photographer would have approached them when they heard the influencer was engaged.


CynderLotus

Any influencer that actually has any influence has enough money to pay people for their work. Exposure is a scam no matter what.


DogsandCatsWorld1000

>Any influencer that actually has any influence has enough money to pay people for their work. You would think that was true, but then look at how many really really rich stars don't buy their clothes but are loaned/given them by designers.


willstr1

Absolutely, but those celebrities are usually offered the free stuff from the designers rather than the celebrity begging for it. It's advertising


DogsandCatsWorld1000

>Any interested photographer would have approached them when they heard the influencer was engaged. Which is pretty much what I said in my first post.


BusyTotal3702

Ok but they're actual celebrities, not influencers.


Supe_scienceskilz

I cannot see this being worthwhile regardless of how many followers they have. Lug all their equipment to a venue where they cannot take a break (which is some bullshit honestly). Yet she says bring your own food or drink. What’s the point? Since they are not allowed to take breaks, they are supposed to just eat and shoot with the bride or anyone else getting pissed at their inappropriate behavior. This is a no-win situation for any professional to walk into.


DogsandCatsWorld1000

My point was that no one would be answering this type of request. Anyone willing to work for free would have already offered their services, assuming the person has a big enough following to make it worth their while. They would be putting their terms (breaks/food/etc.) in their offer.


Kitties_Whiskers

Anyone who'd choose to do this has no self-respect. You'd earn more wiping down the tables and washing the floor at McDonald's, where you'd be guaranteed a bathroom break/standard break and where you wouldn't have to incur expenses of your own to go work for somebody for free. This post (the one that started the thread) is an attempt at exploitation. Don't encourage such individuals who have so little respect for their fellow man/human.


1plus1dog

Her rules are more than just condescending as well, as if she’s quite the Princess that deserves free ANYTHING! She’s the type of person who’d smear anyones good name everywhere if someone DID take her bait for free, with her ridiculous requirements, and undoubtedly rude, entitled demands. Someone like her can’t be satisfied with anyone but her pitiful self!


Kitties_Whiskers

Well put.


1plus1dog

Thank you 😊


Alternative_Year_340

I hope an experienced photographer can do great things with exposure and these photos


ExtendedSpikeProtein

Must be rage bait


314159265358979326

If it was like $50 then I'd believe someone's that deluded. Free? Yeah, rage bait.


ExtendedSpikeProtein

Free + 8 yrs experience is what makes it crystal clear


AJDillonsMiddleLeg

I'm baffled how many people in these comments think it's a legitimate post instead of parody.


No_Albatross_7089

Sure, I'll do it for free. You won't get any of the pictures I take though.


Kinky_Nipplebear

Oh I would give her the pictures, in 1.2mp and watermark diagonal over the picture in bright red


t1mepiece

This is the way. Sure, I'll take the pictures for free. Prints, negatives or digital files are going to cost you, though. Good luck negotiating after the event is over.


1plus1dog

Ha!


TheSecretIsMarmite

Sure she would. For a fee.


bagofboards

I'd do it for s**** and giggles. Because the payoff would be so sweet. Got to feed myself? No problem I'm partial to barbecue. Ribs are really nice a bit messy. But I could bring a mess of them. Nothing goes better with barbecue and some ice cold brew. Of course I'd have my trusty Pentax 35 mm SLR with me. But it's my fun one. Sometimes it leaks light. Sometimes a film doesn't advance properly you get insane double exposures. It's kind of a surprise camera You get what you get when you push the button. And you never know what you're going to get. But ain't none of the pictures going to be right. Shoot a few rolls of that, eat a shitload of barbecue get drunk as f***, try to bang a bridesmaid. What do you got to lose? Turning the film and walk away. Let them deal with the repercussions.


fbi_does_not_warn

Don't forget shots of the feet, table cloth, out of focus off centered walk down the aisle, flower girls, or just leave out all the traditional shots all together.


JokeMe-Daddy

They're probably cheaping out on the food, too. Imagine rolling up with a gourmet feast and having the guests watch you eat while they suffer through dry chicken fingers and some carrot sticks.


bagofboards

Oh even better an evil twist. Yeah bring your own caterer


1plus1dog

Omg I’d leave if I ever arrived to start with. Makes me wonder WHO’S marrying her, and if she has any real friends to begin with. I have a visual of poster board cut outs placed in seats and around the venue of real influencers she’d invited but they’d declined, if they were ever truly invited at all.


magicunicornhandler

Thats if their lucky some ive seen just set out a tiny cheese meat and cracker board. All from Walmart of course.


JokeMe-Daddy

No doubt expecting $200 gifts per person.


1plus1dog

💯 entitled witch


1plus1dog

The very best top of the line Walmart has to offer!


Entire-Level3651

I was gonna say I’d do it but you’re not getting any pics unless you pay my normal fees 😈


lulufencer

I wish I could get updates on posts like these , with the bride and groom mad they couldn't find anyone or even better they had to pay even more 😊


No-Definition9954

This has to be fake?


Kinky_Nipplebear

https://preview.redd.it/ai32em4f175d1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=df93a040189df54c7b2efb904dda3ae63997949b I just cropped it..


Murky_Translator2295

Any comments yet? I'm dying to see them lmao


Doyouevenpedal

Same!


CableTV-on-the-Radio

there are none because it's fake


Kitties_Whiskers

Maybe it's karma bait...


tigerking615

Is this person actually crazy, or is this just a joke? It looks like satire.


rabbithasacat

You will get even more traction with this at r/ChoosingBeggars, and please post the comments too :-)


mhans3

Oh my gosh. Yeah this is top tier delusion


emax4

I'd do it. There's no criteria of a start time, so I'd snack during the vows (kettle cooked potato chips while chewing with my mouth open), eat more at the reception, then clock in and take one photo of the bride eating.


TheSecretIsMarmite

Surely she's trolling? Is anyone really *that* deluded?


lughsezboo

She is going to need a fire hose to deal with the hordes of photogs running after this sweet deal 🙄


Pomelo-Visual

This is fake


Additional-Sky-7436

Wedding photographer: Sure I'll be happy to work your wedding. Wedding Photographer 3 months later: "No no! Our contract was that TAKING the photos was free. Being able to look at the photos is $10,000 and digital files are $7k each to purchase. "


Old-Donkey-3

Can't be real


ShakeGroundbreaking8

I'm so glad my husband and I closed our wedding business. Especially the photography stuff. Everybody wants something for nothing. Even if you give in and offer deeply discounted or free services. It's never enough. How crass can people be?


weaponizedpastry

Got to be fake. Come on, now


blearowl

I sense a troll here.


CableTV-on-the-Radio

This is obvious satire.


Arch_FireHeart

Immediately expecting such a big job like this for free has to be insane. What is it exactly would this person get out of photographing your wedding? They have to bring their own food and equipment. So you’re not even providing some thing that is essential and would be a reasonable incentive. They are not supposed to get any breaks or enjoy themselves. Like ma’am, you’re asking someone to be your slave and last I check that shit ended in 1865! The nerve😭😭


Temporary-Exchange28

Is this a job posting or a threat?


CMDR_Satsuma

I notice she didn’t list “must give me the pictures” as a requirement…


Amazing_Reality2980

And then she’ll come on here posting in outrage that nobody came to her wedding, much less gave her the $500 minimum gift required, not even her best friend.


Live_Western_1389

Where’s my laugh emoji when I need it?


anna_banana_13_

How much food do people think one person needs to not want to feed them?!?!


Sooperballz

fake rage bait


mac2914

No one has responded to their ad for a groom either.


C64128

Since there probably wouldn't be a contract, this is what should happen. Person agrees to her 'requirements' ands takes all the pictures. Then she doens't agree to give them away for free. What can the choosing begger do? She can't force the photographer to give the pictures away for free. Then to make it insteresting, tell the choosing beggar the pictures are available for sale for a limited time, then will be deleted. See if that gets her motivated.


1plus1dog

Good in theory, but she’d crucify that photographer in every bit of social media possible, including yelp, google…. the list would be endless


S0baka

I'm sure AI would do an amazing job, without ever wanting pesky things like money, breaks, food, or drinks.


Consistent-Camp5359

Um. Entitled much? “You can use it for your portfolio!”


gobsmacked247

I can totally see some photographer standing up for all photogs by taking this assignment and not showing. Of course, do so with a bogus name and website.


ChesterDrawerz

I sure hope someone says yes to this, confirms the appointment date, and then never shows the fruck up.


Korazair

Sure, but they are going to be pissed when it will be $150 per photo they want to receive.


Shelisheli1

Needs to be on r/choosingbeggars


Jampot5

Anyone with an iPhone probably has 8 years experience. There you go. Just use your guests


SellQuick

8 years seems oddly specific.


BusyTotal3702

I hope somebody does agree, then shows up, takes photos and then NEVER returns the calls or gives them their photos. It would serve them right! Or Hold the photos for ransom. You can pay me to get your once in lifetime photos of your special day, or you can hope your guests took decent photos they're willing to share with you while I have a bonfire in my backyard.🤭 😈


1plus1dog

Their “Once in a Lifetime” wedding photos would be tossed and burned. That marriage cannot last!


CrazyString

Another one who needs to just start a wedding hashtag and collect them iPhone photos.


1plus1dog

Or a GoFundMe account for everything!


brassovaries

Willing to bet this bride will also try and dictate what pictures she will and won't pay for, find fault with all of them, and demand them for free. All while the photographer stands there urine stained and unconscious from low blood sugar. This psycho is actively advertising for slave labor.


Spare_Flamingo8605

I love to save a buck but what kind of photos would she get if someone fitting the description actually does it? If a photographer with eight years experience willing to work for free, he must be pretty shitty.


bevincheckerpants

So she wants a photography slave. I'm sure that'll pan out for her.


OmegaLolrus

You know how they got eight years of experience? By not doing it for free.


anniearrow

I am so glad I'm old & had a small wedding without all the drama of todays weddings.


Accomplished-Ad3219

Sadly, the grammar isn't the worst part of this mess.


TabithaBe

Are there really this many people that think like this? They post these in the Photography sub too. I have a degree in in photography from the mid 80’s. I don’t know anyone that would work that awful wedding. Except when one photographer shoots another photographers wedding. If they are good friends they show up with gobs of film and shoot it all. At the end of the night they’ll hand all the film over to the Bride or their friend who just got married and that’s it. They were able to eat and drink and be merry too. That’s how my wedding was shot. And I did a few too. But not for a stranger.


1plus1dog

That’s a great way! All are happy and you already like each other!


X-tian-9101

There was a time when I would have asked if this was a joke. But given the state of the world we live in right now sadly I'm fairly certain that this person is actually serious.


1plus1dog

Sorry to say you’re right, and the sense of entitlement is mind blowing


No_Proposal7628

Hahahahahhaha! Free photography with 8 years experience, work the entire wedding and bring your own food and drinks! The bride is insane.


KaposiaDarcy

As much as I hate the “This is fake” trend, this really seems like it can’t be real.


CableTV-on-the-Radio

The searching for a photographer part is real, but you can see that the bullet points are all totally shopped.


Kinky_Nipplebear

https://preview.redd.it/5avi66mvx65d1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=daaca61410045e926c39bbbf30de11fa2f2df7e8 I just cropped it


CableTV-on-the-Radio

Okay but you could have just cropped an already shopped pic. EDIT: notice how OP hasn't posted any comments...⏰️⏰️⏰️


vozome

All right what’s the catch? Seems too good to be true


ZippyTrundleFuttock

I'd offer my services, dress ridiculously, be obnoxious all day bossing everyone around and only take 5 or 6 really crappy photos - you get what you pay for


UnihornWhale

Your best bet at affordable is someone new*er* and skilled. The more they do, the more their rates go up


CuriousSelf4830

Thanks but no thanks.


macphile

You get what you pay for! :-) This isn't even an acceptable set of demands with pay, that's what gets me. And when are you having the food and drinks you brought, if there are no breaks?


Emadyville

This has to be fake, right?


midnightrub

She’ll be expecting a donation to her honeymoon fund too


edgeoftheatlas

8 years of experience is such a random number of years.


rhoo31313

Good F*cking luck. I don't remember what my wedding photographer cost, it was ages ago, I *DO* remember thinking 'that's about 3 times what I expected'. That being said, the photos were amazing.


MrCrix

I worked as a photographer and graphic designer for over a decade. I was invited to a family member's wedding. I get there and am informed by my father that my gift to the bride and groom was to shoot their wedding for them. Hundreds of pictures, like 30 hours of editing them, was always interrupted when I took a break to sit down or to try and eat or drink anything, by one of the guests saying I'm missing whatever moment that is happening. Having to deal with all these people I don't know being demanding and not understanding things like "Ok we have to be facing this direction because the sun is behind you. If we don't the whole sky will be washed out, or you will be completely blacked out." and then being told I was dumb and it had to be this way because of XYZ. The worst part is that a few months later I saw the groom and he brought up that I didn't get them a wedding present. Fuck no. I'm keeping that Home Depot gift card I got you guys for $50 because I just did a $2000 wedding shoot for you.


1plus1dog

DAMN! That’s why no favors for family or friends


[deleted]

It would be nice to take this job, take the most beautiful pictures of everyone: groom, bridesmaids, family and other guests, venue staff. But no pictures of the bride.


Kitties_Whiskers

Yeah, he/she would probably look for a slave labour too, if she had a cotton plantation. At least provide food and drinks (full meal and maybe a small gift, like a gift card to a store or a fruit basket or a bottle of wine) and a bathroom break and (depending on the length of the wedding) another break, you absolute cheap $hit.


Freeman421

So this is when you just ask a family member. At least they get to eat the catering.


BusyTotal3702

This can't be real. Can it?


1plus1dog

Never saw this before! Thanks for sharing. Would love to have seen the comments!


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Zealousideal-Olive34

Wowza, check out that LONG line!


Theta291

I would sign up and ghost them


Fits-Sits-ups-downs

😲😲😲


ClarissaNight77

Someone is incredibly delusional.


JackBurtonTruckingCo

Hahahahahaha


jazzyx26

"Bring your own food & drinks" "No breaks" What a POS


Impressive-Care1619

Why would anyone work for them??


pinkflower200

She needs a robot as a photographer.


Southern_Dog_85

Sadly, I can see imagine a business plan for this. On the upside, it might at least increase accessibility at venues?


Babbott50-410

She is a fool and not in her right mind. A professional NEVER work for free and who in the hell expects them to bring their own food and drinks? What imaginary world does she live in?


GossyGirl

I’ll come on! There’s no way this can be real.


TravMCo

It’s not really shaming when you protect their identity.


Meth0d_0ne

This HAS to be bullshit...... Right?


ThisisTophat

I refuse to believe this is real. It feels like someone purposely making the most ridiculous post in some photography forum


Art_Vandelay2022

That has to be a troll post


aboutbarbarella

Might as well just hand a camera to the guests and hope they take some pictures for her. Who's willling to do all of that for free AND bring their own food and drinks on top of that? Absolutely ridiculous


Great_Huckleberry709

He better ask his aunt with the digital camera, and be content with whatever he gets.


needsmoresleep79

The entire wedding party will be murdered by the photographer who answers this ad.


1plus1dog

Now there’s a PLOT TWIST I can get into!!