Can't tell if it's a joke or not...

So a friend of mine posted this link to a craigslist ad on facebook. I just can't tell if this person is serious or not but I had a good laugh and wanted to pass it along!


Hi !! My name is (name withheld for this person's protection) and I've just got a brand new camera for my birthday but haven't even taken it out of the box. I really want to get into the wedding photography business because I see so many people in the Montgomery area are getting married and it looks like easy money. I can't guarantee that even one photo will turn out looking good but I sure will try. Some pictures will be used for my portfolio and my future website. I start booking appointments this week! I am now booking for Spring and Summer of 2010.

I specialize in all types of Lifestyle photography including:

Weddings – You'll have to pay $15 for gas money outside of Montgomery.
Bridals
Engagements
Families
Children
Portraiture
Fashion

My style is classy, elegant and artistic. I would be honored to be part of your special occasion or photography needs considering I have no professional experience. I would love to capture those beautiful moments for you and your family.

I have so much passion for being a pro wedding photographer! All my friends and family tell me I take great pictures at all our outings and picnics. I'm putting together a web site of all the flower pictures and sunsets I've taken so you can see how good I am. I even have a few pics of my pet dog which turned out really great!

But I don't have a business license, liability insurance, flashes, extra batteries, or even more than a kit lens that came in the box. If something goes wrong, you're out of luck. To keep things cheap for you, I won't even back up any of your images. Less cost for me means less cost for you. Just passing the savings on. I expect to be paid in cash or personal check because I don't plan on claiming this income on my taxes.

I know many fun and beautiful locations. I really care about making brides look beautiful! I add glow and selective color to all of my images, giving them the best look possible. No need to hassle with expensive computer programs.

Bridals and Engagements are only $100. Please trust me to do your wedding. I'll do it cheap just to build up my portfolio. I will only charge you $250 for your entire wedding day but you have to pay it upfront. This is a deal. I'll be long gone by the time you print your images. All sessions include a Hi Resolution CD with FULL copy right release included, which means you get to print your pictures at Wal-Mart or on your cheap inkjet printer - Won't they look great!!

I own a camera therefore I can take photos like the pros, who charge a lot more. Most brides in Montgomery spend $2,500 on professional wedding photography. Since I have no experience I'll only be charging $250 (90% off real professional wedding photography prices) to shoot full day wedding coverage.

Think about it: Pros charge a lot of money because they have a lot of expenses that I don't.

Pros have:
-a business license
- multiple cameras for backups
-thousands of dollars in lenses and flashes
-hard drives to back up the images
-insurance
-experience
-people skills
-color calibrated monitors
-professional print labs
-professional albums

I have none of this stuff so we'll keep it cheap, just for you!

E-mail me if you want to set an appointment or if you have any questions, I will gladly respond.