Should I......

[cherryrig]

Ask for payment for some photos which I just took??

I took some photos for a friend as he asked me to do it for his website. I said yes I would. Had to drive him there as well as two other friends. Took photos of the event and then drove home. Took about 200+ plus photos and going to give him a contact sheet of the photos fro him to choose.

Therefore once he has chosen the photos do you think I should ask him to pay for them so that he can use them however he wants to, but still have a little copyright on it??


What do you guys think??

Thanks

 

[2blue4u]

I think this question should have been addressed before the event, not after.

As it stands, the only person who can really provide the answer is you. What you do depends upon your relationship with your friend, his circumstances and the nature of the web site. Is the site commercial?

 

[mattyh]

I have a general rule that I never do business with family or friends, it creates too much hassle.

Specially here if you haven't agreed that you'll charge him beforehand. I did some photos for work a while ago and said that I would like a link to my website from theirs, rather than charging and creating hassle (for me).

JMO

 

[captain jack]

If nothing else he should contribute to the cost of travel & processing the images. More than that as 2blue4u & mattyh says it should have been sorted before the event. What do you value most, your freindship or the cash ?

 

[foodpoison]

I'd ask him to pay for processing and travel costs, and thats it.
I believe you can say anything to anyone if you word it correctly.
Question is, do you feel lucky, punk?

I mean, question is, do you have the gift of the gab?

When I've been to various events and gigs with mates, I've asked them to pay the price of petrol, and I think its fair.

 

[cherryrig]

Yea I see what you guys mean. I guess next time I see him I'll just ask fro a few quid just to cover little costs.

Next time I'll make the costs up before the event not after hahaha

 

[oldgit]

Generally for friends I ask them to cover the cost of the materials (ink and paper) if they want a few A4 it can add up to a few quid (or several beers).
Family get the lot for nix.

 

[FRAZEL]

A decent mate would be offering to pay costs involved and a goodwill "tip" by now;if,as it seems he hasn`t, I would tend to feel ok at this point asking him for a contribution.

 

[Ian T]

I'd say no, don't charge him. If it's a friend, then I know that at some point they'll probably do me a favour in return. But as has been said, only you know the ins and outs of the relationship with this friend, and the circumstances surrounding the job.