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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.