Tim L. Walker
June 3rd, 2004, 03:36 AM
Article: YouShoot announces the first digital alternative to cardboard disposable cameras for use at special events like weddings, religious ceremonies, and corporate events (http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2004/4/emw121828.htm)
Summary: YouShoot, a digital camera rental and website services company, announced the launch of the first nationwide digital camera rental service for special events as an alternative to using cardboard disposable cameras for events like weddings, religious ceremonies, or corporate events. YouShoot guests take pictures during the event with digital cameras and can then view and print the pictures online afterwards.
How it works: First, YouShoot customers reserve digital cameras for their event date at YouShoot.com. Before the event, they receive a case containing the cameras by mail. During the event, guests take pictures with easy-to-master digital cameras. Afterwards, customers simply return the cameras in a prepaid mailing case and YouShoot posts the pictures online for guests to view, share, download, and print. YouShoot offers all-inclusive packages starting at $395 that include digital camera rental, all shipping costs, a personal website with full-size pictures, and damage insurance for the cameras, making it an ideal addition to a traditional photographer, or a photography alternative for events with a tight budget. Prints are available online for the market rates of $0.29 per 4x6 and $3.99 per 8x10. Visit http://www.YouShoot.com for more details. YouShoot offers a partners program for industry professionals like event planners that pays commissions for referral sales. More information is available at Partners.YouShoot.com (http://partners.youshoot.com).
Question: I think this is a great idea. I know at a lot of weddings I've been to, people use disposable cameras for a similar purpose, but YouShoot combines this concept into one nice package. Will there be other companies that will follow suit with similar concepts? Is this something that could negatively affect photographers who would traditionally take photographs at events such as these? What are your thoughts as a photographer?
Summary: YouShoot, a digital camera rental and website services company, announced the launch of the first nationwide digital camera rental service for special events as an alternative to using cardboard disposable cameras for events like weddings, religious ceremonies, or corporate events. YouShoot guests take pictures during the event with digital cameras and can then view and print the pictures online afterwards.
How it works: First, YouShoot customers reserve digital cameras for their event date at YouShoot.com. Before the event, they receive a case containing the cameras by mail. During the event, guests take pictures with easy-to-master digital cameras. Afterwards, customers simply return the cameras in a prepaid mailing case and YouShoot posts the pictures online for guests to view, share, download, and print. YouShoot offers all-inclusive packages starting at $395 that include digital camera rental, all shipping costs, a personal website with full-size pictures, and damage insurance for the cameras, making it an ideal addition to a traditional photographer, or a photography alternative for events with a tight budget. Prints are available online for the market rates of $0.29 per 4x6 and $3.99 per 8x10. Visit http://www.YouShoot.com for more details. YouShoot offers a partners program for industry professionals like event planners that pays commissions for referral sales. More information is available at Partners.YouShoot.com (http://partners.youshoot.com).
Question: I think this is a great idea. I know at a lot of weddings I've been to, people use disposable cameras for a similar purpose, but YouShoot combines this concept into one nice package. Will there be other companies that will follow suit with similar concepts? Is this something that could negatively affect photographers who would traditionally take photographs at events such as these? What are your thoughts as a photographer?