Nov 21 2008
How much should i charge to do the photography at wedding for a good friend?
lee asked:
we are friends but he wants me to charge something what is reasonable
Do you have any words to share!
we are friends but he wants me to charge something what is reasonable
Do you have any words to share!
12 Responses to “How much should i charge to do the photography at wedding for a good friend?”
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How good of a friend? Make it their wedding gift!
What an awesome gift to be able to give!
If you must charge something, just charge for the materials that you end up using. Your time spent can be the gift.
My friend is doing our photography. She is a professional and does it as a second job. She has a set rate for friends and family.
Are you doing it professionally, or just as a favor?
If you are really good friends, have you ever considered doing it as a gift? Or maybe charging for the prints (so you aren’t out any money) but not charging for the service?
For a Good Friend?? I would agree with the other person, make it their wedding gift. It won’t cost you anything really. Just some time.
Good friend? Keep it that way and pass on the photography gig!
I would charge the cost of the film and devloping charges, if there are any. Enjoy the wedding, and also buy her a wedding gift (something small since you are donating your time).
Are you a professional? Obviously not, or you wouldn’t be asking.
If I were you, I would only charge them for the prints.
A friend of ours only charged for the memory cards he used. Then, I went through all the pictures on the computer, touched them up where needed (cover a bra strap here, erase little ***** child running in the background….), then took everything in and had them printed. I also had several of the best ones (where I had removed wrinkles, fixed lipstick on teeth, fixed my arm fat….) and had them blown up and framed. Then I sent them to parents. I also had people write down their emails so I could email them the pictures as well. They can make their own dang prints if they want them. I just used the little photo thingy at CVS. You can do matte or gloss. They come out really good. AND they are cheap.
All in all, the whole shebang only cost me $200… then again, I am slightly more technologically advanced than your average joe….
It depends on how good you are.
If she is a good friend, she knows your money situation.Give her the best price you can, but she knows you do that for a living. Do you?
If they are great friends make it a wedding gift if you can afford to, or just ask for the price of developing pics, maybe gas/petrol too if short, but don’t ask separately just total up, perhaps knock a bit off depending on your circumstances.
It is always nice to have friend give up their good time to share their talents, but keep in mind that your friendship is valuable so you may want to have another photographer to share the responsibility that day so nothing is missed. As far as cost giving your time as a gift is great but if you do have someone help you than you should let the bride & groom pay for your partners services. Try to get your partner to do it for a really good price.
if its a good friend why dont you do your time for free and just charge her what it costs you in materials for printing
I would do it for free for my friends. However, if you don’t do wedding photography full time then I would be worried about your friendship after the wedding. They might get mad if they don’t get what they expect.
I’m looking out for your friendship, not whether a photographer gets business or not. If you are qualified, then tell them it is your wedding gift. If they choose to “tip” you, then that is their choice!