Originally posted by calsan Chances are it will go well. But if they're not 100% pleased with the photos, they will forever know you as the one who ruined their once in a lifetime day. That's why it's a bad idea to work for friends or family.
There's probably a good reason why wedding photographers charge so much... I also wouldn't do it without at least two camera bodies and a another spare in the car.
If they can afford my fee, I'll be meeting with them to tell the EXACTLY what I can and cannot do for them. Their expectations WILL be set and managed.
I'm not going to do it if I can't make any money out of it. This couple is NOT family or friends and even if they were, business is business. They'd get a modest discount, but I would NOT be taking a loss. If I can't make a profit, I'm not doing it. I'm not a charity, and I
do charge most family and friends for my time and services for other things. Those that have businesses charge ME, he77, LOL. Yes, I get a discount, but not so much that they take a loss or make no profit at all - and I understand that. If that couple doesn't, they are welcome to find someone else. I'm not hurting for money. I'm financially stable and this is EXTRA money I'd be making.
I do have two camera bodies - K-5 and K10D - and am actually considering buying a K-30 body, or maybe a K-50 body, to be my backup. The K10D would become that backup to the backup you talked about. I don't know if I'll have the K-30/50 by the August wedding date, though. But, I should be safe with the two bodies I have until I get it. Thanks!