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PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M
As a photographer myself that is a tough one.
Have you shot a wedding before? Do you know what your friend and their partner are like when they are stressed out of their minds?
And I don't see an issue with working out a price in their budget but don't sell yourself too short or people will start to think they can come to you for the "friends and family discount" and your work won't be valued.
And you might get "why should I pay full price when so and so got a discount" when others approach you.
Also if you agree do do it sit down and go over all the details of what is expected, what they want and basics like how long you are going to be shooting for, if they will have food and drink for you etc.
And personally I like including a "personal style" clause in any contract. Meaning if they want me to shoot something it is because they like my work and trust me to produce work in the style I work in.
If they are looking for a completely different style of photography than what you do at best you are making more work for yourself and at worst neither party will be happy with the results.
Have you shot a wedding before? Do you know what your friend and their partner are like when they are stressed out of their minds?
And I don't see an issue with working out a price in their budget but don't sell yourself too short or people will start to think they can come to you for the "friends and family discount" and your work won't be valued.
And you might get "why should I pay full price when so and so got a discount" when others approach you.
Also if you agree do do it sit down and go over all the details of what is expected, what they want and basics like how long you are going to be shooting for, if they will have food and drink for you etc.
And personally I like including a "personal style" clause in any contract. Meaning if they want me to shoot something it is because they like my work and trust me to produce work in the style I work in.
If they are looking for a completely different style of photography than what you do at best you are making more work for yourself and at worst neither party will be happy with the results.
sugarpie · 26-30, F
@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow I have covered a wedding ONCE, since I didn't pursue my career in photography. I was wondering if they'll gonna pay me or not. Because all I want is not to be taken advantage of. I love my friends of course, it'll be an honor to take photos for their prenup.
PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M
@sugarpie For me photography is largely something I do because I enjoy it not to pay bills so I get it.
My advice is if you feel confident about it you should sit down and talk it out the earlier the better before pre wedding emotional stress and chaos starts clouding things.
Express your feelings about it and set your terms that you ware willing to work with them and their budget but don't let them take advantage of you either. And that doesn't have to necessarily be malicious on their part. Explain what is involved and what your costs are. Most people will not want to screw over their friends.
My advice is if you feel confident about it you should sit down and talk it out the earlier the better before pre wedding emotional stress and chaos starts clouding things.
Express your feelings about it and set your terms that you ware willing to work with them and their budget but don't let them take advantage of you either. And that doesn't have to necessarily be malicious on their part. Explain what is involved and what your costs are. Most people will not want to screw over their friends.
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SW-User
As a best friend i would suspect that you might be in the wedding party. Either way it's going to take away any fun at the festivities for you if you're working and i suspect the fiancée expects a deal or for free.
SW-User
@sugarpie starts as that but is there going to be another photographer after the nuptials and at the reception?
sugarpie · 26-30, F
@SW-User they haven't give me any details yet
SW-User
@sugarpie i understand that you would be doing them a big favor but your time at the wedding will be ruined. I feel for you having to make this choice
FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M
sugarpie · 26-30, F
@FloorGenAdm I'm not really decided yet
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
GentlemanPirate · 51-55, M
No don't do it.... the expectation on pictures at weddings is tremendous , even if they say its it.... it is. If you don't get good photo or not the right one their will be hurt feeling. And if you do a good how are you going to enjoy the wedding,
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
Maybe you should ask them the details first if they gonna pay you and what are their expectation or you’ll end up overthinking. Both of you should meet halfway.
I know you want to help but don’t want to get taken advantage as well.
I know you want to help but don’t want to get taken advantage as well.
PinkMoon · 26-30, F
That depends,do you take good photos?
smiler2012 · 61-69
@sugarpie maybe a little tight fisted on your finance part or frugal even .how do you feel about it do you take a good picture the pressure is rather on you really
sugarpie · 26-30, F
@smiler2012 right. I really don't know
Fairydust · F
For their wedding?
littlepuppywantanewlife · 31-35, M
Typical things. They won't pay you but will let you experience you the fun parts of wedding. Also that you will get free food! Enjoy 😊
DrWatson · 70-79, M
If you do it for free, that certainly counts as a wedding gift.
in10RjFox · M
Charge 50% and his saving will be 50% ..
Or ask for a new iPhone to shoot.
Or ask for a new iPhone to shoot.
DavyPNW · 56-60, M
Could be your wedding present to them
Hiyall1t1me · 41-45, M
Your probably worth more!
Mistakesmakeus · M
Double down and raise the prices
Quimliqer · 70-79, M
Don’t be to cheap!!
Will they pay you?
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