I read that a long time ago (like 20 years). So don't expect me to find the source, or even to prove its accuracy (it was what I read). But do you really think he will be cheap (under $1000)? When photographing famous people (presidents, etc) it usually involved trips to the other side of our planet...his air ticket alone will cost more, then his accomodations, and assistants, and don't forget your paying a big chunk for the name. I understand his studio took up the entire 5th or 6th floor at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa (not something the average photogapher can afford...we're talking big $$$). Add it all up, and do you really think he will do a portrait of you for $1,000 or even $5000, when he has more important people to photograph.
Please do some of your own research before you start trying to discredit others. The link below shows him charging FORD $10,000 for a 2 week session in 1951 when wages back then were $1.33 per hr at the Ford Canadian plant. Seems to me $30k is a conservative figure.
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.c...ion/karsh5.cfm
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