Approached to do a wedding.

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Hello guys.

I been asked to do a wedding.
She was wondering how much i would charge to do a wedding? she is getting married on new years eve this year and its a very small wedding and just wants some pics of the ceremony.

that virtually her words..

what should i charge do you rekon?i dont have a flash gun as of yet ... and i really would like this oppourtunity.

whats your guys thoughts on this .

regards,

andy



PS

also i dont know the people... they are randoms...just got a email..
 
£50 and a feed? want a tin hat?

seriously though, what do you want from it?

if your buying a flashgun, then that should be included, any other kit as well. traveling expenses, what they want done with the images? on a disk or printed? you charging for time? how long are oyu there for? how big is the family?

more information would help, like what you have thought yourself. check out the other wedding threads.:thumbs:

edit:just checked your site. i think you would do better letting this one go as it seems you have no idea who they are.
 
if its your first time, do it for free. Give them a DVD of your photos and get her to manage the printing and paying for it eta and you get shots for you portfolio and experience.

As soon as you charge anything the game changes, her expectations will rise, you need insurance etc. etc.

Hugh
 
fletch5 said:
£50 and a feed? want a tin hat?

seriously though, what do you want from it?

if your buying a flashgun, then that should be included, any other kit as well. traveling expenses, what they want done with the images? on a disk or printed? you charging for time? how long are oyu there for? how big is the family?

more information would help, like what you have thought yourself. check out the other wedding threads.:thumbs:
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you can't charge a client directly for the equipment you need anyway. Why should they pay for something you ought to have to be able to do the job?

L
 
If it's a mate - tell her to buy you a flash as a Christmas present then you'll do it for free

If you charge - you're a Pro - which means liable for everything, telling the Taxman, and with raised expectations of results & service

If you, anyone, is only doing the odd Wedding now & again, keep it on an amateur footing and accept unconditional 'gifts' for doing it - it's much safer/easier for you that way

That said... New Year's Eve FFS??? That's triple rate mate at least - ask for 3 flashguns :lol:

DD
 
Headless Lois said:
you can't charge a client directly for the equipment you need anyway. Why should they pay for something you ought to have to be able to do the job?

L
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hi L.

factoring costs involved in doing a event need to be allowed for. he isnt advertising as a wedding tog, and as such doesnt have all the kit. obviously i see where your coming from, but it was more to make sure he isnt out of pocket from it:)
 
New Years eve....
There's not much light at that time of year. I'd get that flashgun sooner rather than later, and i agree that there is no way the bride and groom should be expected to pay for it. If they WANT to buy you it as a present then thats a different matter.
 
haha...

i did do a wedding a few weeks back.. but i was just a guest (gf's best mates mothers wedding.) getting some pics for the brides daughter so she could give the photos in a album at the reception to give to her mother on the night time... everyone loved the pics.. then a few weeks later i was on holiday and i my gf got a text saying that my pics were alot better than the pro that got paid 1k.
 
but charging = professional service.
I think if you have no experience, but want it, you do it for free.
If you have limited experience (ie some 2nd shooting, or specific training) you can do for a small amount, yes bearing in mind costs, but balancing that again against the experience.
If you have previous direct experience, and confidence, then you charge what you need to.

L
 
Actually, since this is such a burning issue round here, there should be a sticky for it. Then everyone only has to give the same opinion once.

L
 
sounds a good idea lois:thumbs:
 
I shot my first pro wedding on Dec 28th and to be honest, it's a whole different ball game to shooting in the summer months.

At that time of year it's getting dark at 3pm and if it's a dull day it barely get's light at all! The B&G won't want to be hanging around outside having pics done and those you do shoot they will have blooming goosebumps!

I did a specific winter weddings course beforehand (cost £400)

Unless you are equipped with some severely quick lenses ( I hired one just for that wedding) and you really know your flashgun inside out and how it works with your camera, I'd give it miss.

I don't want to put a dampener on it for you but realistically it's a tough gig.
 
I hate to put a dampner on anyone progressing with their photographic knowledge and experience but for that time of year I think it was a very wise decision.

Go out at that time of year and try to shoot portraits of a lady in a frock on location and you will see what I mean. :)

Thanks for the update and I hope one comes along that is better suited for you.
 
boyfalldown said:
if its your first time, do it for free. Give them a DVD of your photos and get her to manage the printing and paying for it eta and you get shots for you portfolio and experience.

As soon as you charge anything the game changes, her expectations will rise, you need insurance etc. etc.

Hugh
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Utterly true!..... F.O.C. Nix
 
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