Wedding Shoot Prices

[jdemoss99]

<p>I have a friend asking me to do their engagement/wedding pics, Ihave only done one wedding and that was to see what I think about it. She has been quoted 500.00 to 1000.00 just for the photographer to show up, now I am no professional at all but do ok on pics, I want to get some input of what I should charge ecspecially just handing over the pics and letting them get them printed, I would do all the touch up needed before delivery, I thought at least 300.00 since they would get pics without me printing them, input welcome</p>

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[William Michael]

<p>This is more to do with Weddings and Social Events than using a Pentax Camera - I shall seek to get it moved.<br>

Addressing your question: where are you in this world ? i.e. 300 what?<br>

I'll guess US dollars - my comment is: $US300 to $US500 seems a "fair" position for you to take given what you outline - but I shall also warn you, that the devil, is in the details.</p>

<p>For example: have you thought about what might happen if it goes belly up?<br>

And I am not discussing "belly-up" with your friends and you, that is a matter of its own. <br>

I mean belly up (as only one example) with the small kid at the reception who runs into your camera and cuts his head . . . do you have insurances?<br>

This is just one question which you should ask yourself.</p>

<p>WW<br>

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[pj_vesterback]

<p>IMO, I don't think $300 to $500 seems fair. Not fair to yourself for your time or fair to someone who's business you would be taking away.</p>

[john_martin19]

<p>Pass on the job....your friend won't be your friend after the fact. Tell her to hire a professional.</p>

[ricardovaste]

<p>Agree with John. Tell her to increase her budget and hire a professional. </p>