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Just got in from work, and while there I checked my photoblog to check a picture was there, one of the people I worked with saw my elephant picture there and said would she be able to have a copy on canvas for her mum for christmas, should I charge her for it or what??

Also a few of the others are getting married over the next year or so, would it be really cheecky of me to ask if I coould go along with my camera and take some pictures for them, along side a professional person as I dont think I would like the pressure, but to get some experience, or is it plain rude to my friends and also the professionals they hire?

Thanks, (off to bed now but will check back later)
 
Whether or not to charge a "friend" (although of course coworker does not necesserily = friend!) for prints is a personal choice. Some people are happy doing so, others not so much.
Personally, I'm quite happy to charge friends for prints - but I do so at a knocked back rate. You'll have to decide whether or not to charge your coworker, but I would advise against charging at cost, and certainly nothing less than cost - or else word could well quickly spread that you're, well, cheap!

As for weddings - go for it! Point out to your friends that the photog's they've hired will almost certainly focus completely on the usual staged wedding shots. That's lovely, but it's also the same as everyone elses wedding album. Offer to shoot candids of the day, trying to pick up more of the atmosphere and feel of the event. Also mention that you absolutely won't get in the way of the pro - and endeavour not to.
Weddings are a great experience as a second photographer. Well worth doing.
 
I'd tag along to the wedding too. Its also noteworthy that the official photos leave not long after the reception starts (well, most of them unless you pay them £££) so your last photos are staged cutting of the cake and then you have nothing from your meal/night do.

We could do that.
 
Charge if you see fit. Certainly you must cover your own costs (unless you want to give as a gift). For people I know and arn't trying to make a real profit I tend to work on the "rounding up" principle. ie round the cost up to the next £10. Keeps it simple and you dont feel ripped off.

Go on have a go.
I've done a few non-offical wedding/aniverary shoots. I've never been the "official" photographer (not got the nerve :shake: ).
In all cases the "happy couple" never minded, but in one case the bloke they had hired as the "pro" was a real grump when anybody tried to use a camera near him (that ranged from a Tesco 24 shot cardboard box -> SLRs).
In all cases I managed to add some more shots to their album. Usually some candids of the guests at ease/having fun.
 
Everone takes cameras to weddings these days. Go for it...
 
Sue - charge a reasonable price they are happy with for your pics ... nothing wrong with that at all ...:thumbs:

Having done the 'different thing' at a couple of weddings the happy couple have been over the moon ... at good alternative photographs to complement the professional ones ...;)

The professionals don't generally mind at all as long as you don't get in their way ... and after all you have the couples blessing so tt's if they do ...:D




:p
 
Arkady said:
Everone takes cameras to weddings these days. Go for it...
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Agreed.

You have nothing to lose, Just mingle around and get some shots..:)
 
If it was a good friend of mine, I'd use the rounding up principle too....Or something along those lines. It really is up to you though. I know someone who sells things to his wife...lol (They keep their finances that separate), all the way to the other end of the spectrum.

As for the wedding, go for it. I'd personally make an effort to watch the official photographer for tips, but try not to get in his way (he does have a job to do after all), but there is alot to be said for just watching and learning.

How many wedding photographers started as an assistant, by watching and learning? ;)
 
I spent the day of my wedding watching the wedding photographer I was in the most of the photos and not far away for the others does that count.
 
Dont think we have decided on anything yet, she cant decide between canvas and photo in frame for her mum, however she has asked me if I will try to take some pictures of Ballet shoes for her bedroom wall as a poster type image. Nervous now, any advice anyone?
 
OOOh Id love the ballet shoes challenge, Sue.
You could have a ball with this one, off the top of my head Im thinking plain background obviously,then either black & white, modern & edgy .... or soft focus/coloiurs, vignetting, high key .... yup! Id love to play with this one.
Look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Good luck.
 
The official tog will be well used to loads of guests clustering around with cameras, often with real top end kit so that wont be any problem at all. I always charged extra to stay and do the candid type shots and discouraged it if I could anyway, because it doesn't work that well.... as the official tog people are only too aware of your presence, and it makes it a very long day.

As one of the numerous guests with cameras, you'l have a far better chance of getting some real genuine candids, as people wont be paying you the same attention. ;)
 
I was thinking of maybe trying something soft and or black and white, quite girly, she has recently split up with her boyfriend so think she is redoing her bedroom in a girly pink, so I want to try something that will go with that but not clash.
InaGlo they sound like some nice ideas, but I arent sure how to do things like that, never tried anything like that and I dont want to let her down. Can yolu give me any ideas about how to try any of those things please.
 
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