Need some help moms! So I have a friend who does some photography/videography occasionally on the side. She has done some pics for me before at no charge. I asked her to do some pics for me again and this time I said I would pay. Only because she has had so many people now coming to her and I don't want to rip her off. Anyway, she did the pictures in a park, we spent about 45 minutes there. When we left, I asked her how much I should give her. She told me it didn't matter, to just give whatever I wanted, whatever I was going to give was fine. I asked her what she normally charges and she said $100, but she would never charge a friend that. Her and I have been friends for a long time (about 27 years on and off). I don't know what to do!!! I haven't seen the finished pics yet, but I am sure they are great. What do I give????
I, personally, would give her the full amount she usually charges. Yes you are friends, but that is her job and her skill you are getting.
It is very possible that she will refuse to take that, but I would try.
Again, that is what I would do :)
I would pay her what she normally charges $100 - she did the job. friend or no, she did the job. If you gave her something less, then to me, it would be a slap in the face. but that's ME.
I would give her what she charges (unless your budget doesnt allow) then go for as much as you can when you budget does allow take her to lunch or get her a nice thank you gift.
I'd pay the $100...unless that is a huge stress on your budget, and then pay her $50-$75. Or is there something you can do for her in return?
I would give her at least half and then follow up with a nice gesture on your part if you don't feel that's enough.
For instance, I have a friend that loves my cooking. When she took pictures of my kids, she wouldn't accept payment, so I made several meals that I knew she loved (roast, meat loaf, lasagna) for her to freeze and eat at home.
Is there anything you do that she really likes that could be "part of payment"?
yea atleast half...if you can afford it, if you're going through really tight times and she knows then i'd say whatever you can afford...it also depends on if she normally prints out photos for customers but J. give you the cd (which actually would be charged a bunch more than a few prints but only actually cost her a few bucks)
If you think she is worth $100 then give that. If you can't afford that much then see what you can afford and them maybe make/give her a nice thoughtful christmas gift.
My friend just hired a family photographer (meaning the photog. specializes in family portraits...they are not related) for $75/hr and she does brilliant work...meaning, she should charge more.
You don't want to make her feel uncomfortable either I guess. If can afford to continue pay for her sitting fee, then pay it. But if you can't, maybe pay half and let her know you wish it was more.
Lisa C has the right idea.
Your friend's skill is photography. She gets $100 for what she did for you. My skill is smoking meat and bargain hunting and teaching bargain hunting.
What is your skill? Everyone has one, or should have one. I know places charge a lot for smoked meat. If this were me I'd smoke some ribs or brisket or a turkey and give it to her. If we lived close, I'd do an entire dinner of what I do best. Do you babysit? Do you make a real good dessert? Home made ice cream? My wife has a real good ice cream recipe that has been passed down at least 4 generations. I grow my own boysenberries. My homemade boysenberry ice cream would make B. & Jerry jealous.
Just some thoughts for you.
Good luck to you and yours.
I'd pay the $100. This is a friend,who does pictures that you LOVE, and has done them before for FREE. $100.
At least half- if you can afford it, $75. She may feel uncomfortable taking cash from you, but she put the time into the pictures so you are right in wanting to give her something!
I agree, I would pay at least half. and probably bake her favorite cookies or something.
I'd say half of her normal gettings. In this case 50 bucks. Or take her to lunch and then give her 25.... since she's your friend.
If you feel she did a great job - give her market price $100. Mail it to her if you have to:)
I would pay her 50.00. To me as a friend she is not expecting full price. Yes it is her skill but for instance if I highlighted hair for $140.00, I would not charge a close friend that much. I think if she wanted full price it is her responsibility to say that is what she charges. I would not feel bad giving her 50.00.
Pay her charges, if you can.
She has already given you free pictures and sittings. So even if you give her the $100 with the other sitting it really only adds up to $50 a sitting.
