Would you ever consider being a Walmart photographer?

11 years 1 month ago #276814 by JHoward
How much would it take for you to take a job as a Walmart photographer? Would doing so permanently down grade your reputation as a photographer? A few photographer friends and I had a cheerful discussion about this over some coffee this morning.

Let's hear your response.

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11 years 1 month ago #276834 by Joves
I do not know if that is really considered a pro gig, more like a salesman, and button pusher. They have defined formulas you must follow, which are like the good old Olan Mills studios. Also that would not be your only duty, clean up on aisle 5. Me I would not do it simply because I am not a sales type of person.


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11 years 1 month ago - 11 years 1 month ago #276836 by Darrell
If I needed the job and had the interest I would do it. Its an honest job and there is a market for the product. There are 1000's of people who have limited budgets...

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11 years 1 month ago #276841 by Baydream
Despite the reputation of Wal-Mart overall, the photo studio is basically independent. Working there is basic portrait work with little creativity. That said, it does provide some pro experience in lighting and poses and understanding the economy, most employers would consider it a negative.

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11 years 1 month ago #276842 by effron
No.

Why so serious?
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11 years 1 month ago #276845 by Rob pix4u2
Maybe - being a Wallyworld Pro would bring in needed income that I didn't have so as a fill in job it might not be a bad gig

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11 years 1 month ago #276886 by Garbo
I'm sure it would be entertaining and I'd have some stories to share, but I would have to say NO.

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11 years 1 month ago #276912 by garyrhook
I think I'd rather be a greeter. Which is to say, no, never.


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11 years 1 month ago #276999 by Ian Stone
Never! I would be one to take photos of the oddities found there: www.peopleofwalmart.com/photos/top-rated/


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11 years 1 month ago #277158 by ThatNikonGuy
Oh no way!


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11 years 1 month ago #277249 by Ian Stone
I don't even shop in Walmart :rofl:


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11 years 1 month ago #277290 by Hoss
Well if you did, you won't run out of stories to tell during the holiday's! :rofl:


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11 years 1 month ago #277333 by Ira Weber
No kidding. I'm sure the photographers could write a book about their experience as a Walmart photographer!


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11 years 1 month ago #277395 by Cathy Kadolph
No no no!!! Run! :rofl: :rofl:

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11 years 1 month ago #277678 by Zeberk
LOL I don't even shop at Walmart


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