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it really depends on the clients

you get some that want lights

you get some that they do NOT want lights

I follow what my clients want
I give them the option on if they want extra its extra $$$
if they dont want it, then I dont discount for not using them
its usually thrown in a basic setup for free
anything over that as mentioned is extra $$$

so there u go
 
Shouldn't part of that "entertaining" including "setting an atmosphere" so to speak. Ray - how would it have been different with out the lighting at your wedding?

I think at $200.00/hour or more, we should be able to do a bit more than "minimum" in terms of both sound and lighting
 
ahoustondj said:
IF one can get twice as much.
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It works that way for me. I've been offering it since December and have already paid for my lighting rig. We're talking a 3-month payback and nobody, in this area at least, is giving away up-lighting.

Whatever works for you.
 
knardini said:
I personally can't imagine working any event...especially a wedding without lighting.
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Where I live it is quite common for no lighting at weddings. I include a few basic lights, but have some things I charge for.
 
Steve LeBlanc said:
Shouldn't part of that "entertaining" including "setting an atmosphere" so to speak. Ray - how would it have been different with out the lighting at your wedding?

I think at $200.00/hour or more, we should be able to do a bit more than "minimum" in terms of both sound and lighting
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I had no lighting at my wedding. Best I can recall, it was just fine. The DJ did a good job. :)
 
Steve LeBlanc said:
Shouldn't part of that "entertaining" including "setting an atmosphere" so to speak. Ray - how would it have been different with out the lighting at your wedding?

I think at $200.00/hour or more, we should be able to do a bit more than "minimum" in terms of both sound and lighting
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Are DJs going to start offering Floral arrangements next? :sqconfused:
 
Steve LeBlanc said:
Shouldn't part of that "entertaining" including "setting an atmosphere" so to speak. Ray - how would it have been different with out the lighting at your wedding?

I think at $200.00/hour or more, we should be able to do a bit more than "minimum" in terms of both sound and lighting
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Steve;
I offer lighting. My post meant I am neither a DJ or a Gaffer but an Entertainer!
 
Steve LeBlanc said:
I started DJ'ing in 1976 at 13...even then I had lights (albeit homemade). I think lighting and DJ's for the most part are synonymous...

I'm curious as to why one wouldn't offer lighting. Is it just a case on not wanting to do the extra work involved?
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I don't have lights, I will mention it as somewhat of an offer. I tell the client that I have another contractor/vendor that works with me, if they want lights they get billed separately. This way I don't beat down in price because I have sound and lighting. My buddy is also my backup and help, he makes money and so do I. I don't have to worry about lighting when I can focus on my mixing and selections.
 
I've set up the 10' truss one time in 5.5 years but do basic sound-active lights all the time with one, or two t-bars if really needed.

I really do want to get into DMX, and supplement my existing rig with one or two cool units, but I just have other priorities centered around equipment before I can do that.
 
I bring a Martin Acrobat and an MC-1 to control it to all weddings. It doesn't take long to set-up and adds 'so much' to the dance floor in terms of mood and movement. A dance floor is all about movement, adding a moving light enforces that. I always have a good laugh when I see footage of a DJ at a wedding announce the first dance and there is no light on the dance floor, nada. Absolutely ridiculous in my opinion. Granted, having a stupid red / green / blue LED light blinking to the music is just plain ugly. I put on a nice slow turning white light effect just as I intro the song, always gets a lot of oooooh's and aaaaaah's. And no, I do not charge extra to bring the Acrobat. Before the Bat, I simply used a pair of slow-turning, white-light ADJ Sparkles to enhance the romance of the first dance; they remained on all night.
 
maestro said:
I always have a good laugh when I see footage of a DJ at a wedding announce the first dance and there is no light on the dance floor, nada. Absolutely ridiculous in my opinion.
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:sqerr: Was the DJ getting paid $$$$$ for the Gig? Did they fire him on the spot because he had no lights? Hmmmmmm.... just curious!
 
He hasn't commented again since his OP, but I believe Tom was referencing Uplighting in particular and not Dancefloor lighting.
 
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