ESI, HITS photographer

[RacetrackReject]

@adultammylife

I don’t know specifics for all private client photographers since I don’t compete at WEF but I do know that there is at least one very well known photographer who does strictly private client work at WEF and shoots behind the scenes stuff and ring shots for their clients, and from what I’m seeing on instagram - a lot of the smaller private clients photographers are doing that as well. Doesn’t seem like WEF is having any issues with that so long as they pay the vendor fee. Admittedly not sure how it works for all shows, just noticing what I’ve observed at WEF.

Katie? I did just notice some ring shots from her. I will say that her ring shots often are not what the typical pro in the ring shoots. I know she’s too busy now to do much anything else, but I will ask her about it later if I don’t forget.

[Danna_Honey]

@Anne

I just had a “delightful” email exchange with ESI, the HITS photographers. They have no website and insist that you must be physically present to view their proofs. They also report that they charge a nonrefundable $150 fee for viewing. Since I’ve heard stories about their poor timing of jumping photos, that’s concerning. (A horse I bred is showing in Ocala and I would love to buy a pic or two but I refuse to support a business with such rotten customer service!)

The website problem can be solved very easy - I know many website builders which I personally use. For example, Wix vs Weebly vs Squarespace vs Weblium: https://weblium.com/blog/wix-vs-weebly-vs-squarespace-vs-weblium/. They all have bright opportunities for photographer portfolio.