I received this email, my response is below
Hi There
Im traveling up to Nelspruit to shoot pickups for part of an earlier shoot for Mpower FM.
I was planning on shooting stills and video myself but saw your link on Facebook and thought to propose the following:
Given its pickups they have no budget, however would you be interested in shooting with me pro bono for the purpose of beefing up your showreel / portfolio?
I understand that a photographer of your caliber already has a substantial portfolio but I wonder if you might be keen to add a corporate feel to it?
I sincerely hope to hear from you soon, I travel up this Wednesday
Kindest Regards
James Savage
Producer
Cheap skate Productions
t: +27 79 818 xcxxx
james@n-gageproductions.co
Dear James
Exposure is all good and well. It is actually amazing how many offers we get to do free photo shoots to gain exposure. Let me tell you about exposure and corporate shoots. pro bono. You are getting paid right. The people at MPower FM who have no budget are getting paid right?
I respectfully decline to work for free. My kids don’t eat exposure, Exposure doesn’t pay the rent, It doesn’t pay the water and lights, or replace my expensive camera equipment which needs regular upgrades etc..
Guy McLaren
PS Fuck you for even suggesting it.
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