I recently moved to a new state.
I moved here without a job or much money. I just landed a job photographing for a local magazine in Detroit. While on assignment three weeks ago I dropped my camera flash while shooting an overcrowded club for our week's "Hotspot" review. I imediately scrapped up enough money to order a new flash which arrived overnight in the mail. Unfortunately, the replacement had to be sent back because of deffect. The company has told me today that they are going to issue a refund within the next two weeks, but I still need to work. I found a camera store near my house that has the same Flash for sale. The owner told me he would cut me a deal, thus making a $400 flash only cost me $200. One this deal is too nice to pass up and Two, I need to be able to keep my job. I tried to plead and/or borrow a flash from one of our other photographers and now I may be getting laid off. Most of my job consists of shooting in clubs and doing studio based stock photography. So having a working flash is absolutely crucial to my work. My old flash won't even stay together with duct tape. Here is an email from my editor about the subject.
XXX,
Hi, how are you?
My advice to you is not to photograph any more clubs/venues until your flash is repaired.
It does not make sense for you to submit any more lower quality photos and for us to purchase them (which we will not) and reimburse you for gas.
When will your flash arrive?
I trust all is well and I look forward to an update from you.
Best,
I wouldn't be so worried, except he sent this to me three times. I've only had the job for less than a month and between two other parttime jobs I can barely make my rent. Please vote for my wish. I'm trying hard not to strike out on my first carear job.
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Good Luck
Here's hoping you find a way to make this happen!
hope you get your wish
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good luck and god bless
Your wish will do better if you lower the amount to 100.00 since thats the most you can win here. Good Luck!
Good luck with your wish. Unfortunately the most you can win here is $100 so I hope you can find other options.
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