we get around that by starting off the e-mail by (we have no money) they do the same here but we ignore the greedy venues we are very lucky to have a great relationship with a few places...they let us use the venues and we take the odd promotional shot for them...one place wanted €300 for an hours shoot! it was cheaper to actually stay there!
Yeah, we had that issue with one place we looked at. $300, and they would let us shoot, but if you want to rent the space for a wedding, they charge $500, and they give you more time, and you have more access.... I was shocked.
thanks so much for have used my stock