<p>I was hired a couple of months ago as a full time customer service rep (gotta pay those bills) for a menswear fashion company. During my interview, they had an understanding that my career path is photography and they mentioned they could possibly use my skills for some lifestyle photoshoots they were planning. Last week, I had a small meeting with the other customer service rep and our boss about how I like the job so far, and how my performance has been (all good there). Then towards the end of our meeting my boss mentioned that he is going to talk to our boss about "adding a little more to my paycheck" because they would like to hire me to do a lifestyle shoot next month and it would be easier for them to hire me than to find another photographer. I was of course given the usual saying that "It'll be great for your portfolio, especially since you'll have the proof" (meaning that my images will be used on their website). They said I would be taken off customer service for a whole day and given the opportunity to photograph all day (YAY! Sign me up!). <br data-reactid=".n3.$<1437333034710=22615211656-1880871736@mail=1projektitan=1com>.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$end:0:$text1:0" /><br data-reactid=".n3.$<1437333034710=22615211656-1880871736@mail=1projektitan=1com>.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$end:0:$text3:0" />I left the meeting all excited and then I realized, crap, I'm all of a sudden not in control of the situation. I'm always thinking of what to say after a photo situation like this occurs. Now I'm worried that I'll be taken advantage of and that they are thinking they are just going to throw me a hundred bucks and call it day. AHHHH! How do I bring up "Hey this is how much i think I should be paid, and I'd like to negotiate it" without sounding like someone on their high horse? I was planning to shoot an email to my boss anyways, explaining my ideas for the photoshoot, possible free locations we could shoot at, as well as examples of images I have actually taken of men in suits/button ups so that they can see that I know what I'm doing, and that I'm really good at what I do. (I'm not sure if they have even looked at my work, let alone realize that I'm a really good photographer). I understand my company is small and that they can't afford to pay me what I would normally charge for a commercial shoot, one in which would probably end up being a work-for-hire situation. Also, they weren't clear on it, but I probably won't be editing the photos either, as that is usually the job of the graphic designers. So again the price would a lot lower than normal, BUT I should still be paid a decent amount, especially since I would be shooting "all day". (For the record, my commercial sessions currently start at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/" data-p2p-trigger="$450">$450</a> for one hour and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/" data-p2p-trigger="$250">$250</a> each additional for up to four hours. This price includes everything from location scouting to editing the images and usage rights). <br data-reactid=".n3.$<1437333034710=22615211656-1880871736@mail=1projektitan=1com>.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$end:0:$text5:0" />What is the most appropriate angle to bring this up? I need to express that I take photography very seriously (I even collect taxes on it) while at the same time letting them know I'm willing to work with them on this. This will be adding to my work experience and client list, which will be great, but of course I already have a portfolio.<br data-reactid=".n3.$<1437333034710=22615211656-1880871736@mail=1projektitan=1com>.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$end:0:$text7:0" />Thanks in advance. </p>