i really do not like acion photos pictures. i had considered covering some events that actionphoto havent been covering, but ill give them this. you will never keep everyone happy. in these bigger events everyone wants to have a pic even if they dont buy. to get pictures of everyone. in different places, either you have to be flash gordon or you need multiple photographers. If you follow the recommended base usage rates for a full time photographer, thats R600 an hour, that was calculated by appa.org.za (as far as i know). i doubt action pay their people that much, and i know a few straight out of schoolers that have shot for them before and i know they have VERY limited photographic knowledge or ability. i chased the shova last year as i had to cover a corporate team. (non prof cyclist) to get photos of the front runners and the back markers from the same company was impossible, i was on the run all day and actually missed the front few guys as i couldnt get far enough in front again after getting shots of the slower guys. R50 for a timeless memory? i dont think its all that bad... the quality of pics from actionphoto however is terrible. I would love to make a profitable income from covering some of these events. but bitching over 50 bucks its clear its not a viable option. but i hear you in terms of quality. if you were getting good in focus images that may have some artistic value, what would you feel a fair price is for a photo?
