Ok...a little background info.
I have a second job as a professional photographer. I do weddings, families, seniors, kids, partys, etc. I've been doing it for a local photographer for the past 5 years. I also have my own clients that I do as well, and get paid by the client, not the studio. For the past 5 years, Boss has said I am free to use the studio any time I want, just let him know. I have used it several times over the years, with him there, and without. Never been a problem.
Over Thanksgiving I asked and got permission to use the studio to do some photo's of my in-laws. Boss was there. He originally said he had some stuff to edit, which is done on the other side of the office from where the shooting takes place. Instead of doing his editing, he sat in on my shoot and offered advice and opinions. Annoying, but I didn't say anything. I did my own thing like I usually do.
Earlier this week, I asked and got permission to use the studio to take some maternity shots. Pregnant woman, bare belly, etc. She had some specific ideas that I had no probelm shooting. (bare chest, hands covering) This morning I called Boss to verify times and to ask him if I could pick up the key. He didn't seem to understand, and I explained to him that I would like to use the studio in private to make my client more comfortable. At this point Boss starts cussing and ranting and raving about how [edited for word filter] stupid it is that she is that self concious. He is YELLING & CURSING me on the phone about it. I said "Ya know, it's your studio and if you say no, then you say no and I'll shoot it someplace else." He continues cursing and saying he's not some peeping tom that is going to be lurking around the corner. He then says, "Bring the [edited for word filter] key to my house when your done" and he hangs up.
I'm ticked at this point!
After debating it for some time, I decide to go ahead with the shoot as planned. I'll discuss this with Boss later.
I get to the studio, walk in the door, Boss holds up the key, tosses it on the desk and walks out.
At this point I'm not worried about him or his 3 yr old temper tantrum. I get my stuff set up, spend about an hour and a half with my client & her husband...she was very comfortable, and we got some great shots.
Afterwards, I lock up and take the key to Boss's house. I ring the doorbell. He comes to the door, opens it enough to stick his hand out, and as soon as I set the key in his hand, he slams the door!
Now I'm laughing about it. How childish can you be?
I honestly believe that if he had stayed, he would not have given my client the privacy she wanted, and we wouldn't have had a successful shoot. He proved that to me when my in-laws were there.
I've been debating for the past few months on whether or not to continue working for him, and I think now is the perfect time to part ways. I plan on calling him in the morning and letting him know I will be picking up my check, and my equipment that he uses in the afternoon.
Was I wrong for expecting a little privacy for my customer? Did he "honestly" have the right to yell & curse me like that? It was an evening shoot and therefore not interfereing with his business at all.
Sorry so long...thanks for listening...just had to unload a little...
I still don't see why he reacted that way....
marie
ok...sorry so long...just a little peeved at being cursed
I have a second job as a professional photographer. I do weddings, families, seniors, kids, partys, etc. I've been doing it for a local photographer for the past 5 years. I also have my own clients that I do as well, and get paid by the client, not the studio. For the past 5 years, Boss has said I am free to use the studio any time I want, just let him know. I have used it several times over the years, with him there, and without. Never been a problem.
Over Thanksgiving I asked and got permission to use the studio to do some photo's of my in-laws. Boss was there. He originally said he had some stuff to edit, which is done on the other side of the office from where the shooting takes place. Instead of doing his editing, he sat in on my shoot and offered advice and opinions. Annoying, but I didn't say anything. I did my own thing like I usually do.
Earlier this week, I asked and got permission to use the studio to take some maternity shots. Pregnant woman, bare belly, etc. She had some specific ideas that I had no probelm shooting. (bare chest, hands covering) This morning I called Boss to verify times and to ask him if I could pick up the key. He didn't seem to understand, and I explained to him that I would like to use the studio in private to make my client more comfortable. At this point Boss starts cussing and ranting and raving about how [edited for word filter] stupid it is that she is that self concious. He is YELLING & CURSING me on the phone about it. I said "Ya know, it's your studio and if you say no, then you say no and I'll shoot it someplace else." He continues cursing and saying he's not some peeping tom that is going to be lurking around the corner. He then says, "Bring the [edited for word filter] key to my house when your done" and he hangs up.
I'm ticked at this point! After debating it for some time, I decide to go ahead with the shoot as planned. I'll discuss this with Boss later.
I get to the studio, walk in the door, Boss holds up the key, tosses it on the desk and walks out.
At this point I'm not worried about him or his 3 yr old temper tantrum. I get my stuff set up, spend about an hour and a half with my client & her husband...she was very comfortable, and we got some great shots.Afterwards, I lock up and take the key to Boss's house. I ring the doorbell. He comes to the door, opens it enough to stick his hand out, and as soon as I set the key in his hand, he slams the door!
Now I'm laughing about it. How childish can you be?
I honestly believe that if he had stayed, he would not have given my client the privacy she wanted, and we wouldn't have had a successful shoot. He proved that to me when my in-laws were there.
I've been debating for the past few months on whether or not to continue working for him, and I think now is the perfect time to part ways. I plan on calling him in the morning and letting him know I will be picking up my check, and my equipment that he uses in the afternoon.
Was I wrong for expecting a little privacy for my customer? Did he "honestly" have the right to yell & curse me like that? It was an evening shoot and therefore not interfereing with his business at all.
Sorry so long...thanks for listening...just had to unload a little...
I still don't see why he reacted that way....
marie
ok...sorry so long...just a little peeved at being cursed
