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<blockquote data-quote="Geoffc" data-source="post: 303131" data-attributes="member: 8705">I've never charged but my logic for non friends would be to work out how many hours the shoot and processing would take then multiply by the hourly rate I'm prepared to give my time for. Not a rate based on what others charge, just what I think it's worth donating my time for. I would then add £50 to cover use of the gear as it will wear/break over time.Be aware that you probably need to think about insurance if you're charging.Personally I don't want to spend time snapping other peoples kids. We did a studio session for a friend and whilst the shots came out well it's not something I would give up my weekends for.I shot my grandsons Christening at the weekend at my son's partner's request. After I'd processed them I asked if I should put them on Facebook as most attendees have an account. No was the answer that came back. So now I won't know who's seen them or whether they liked them! Apart from personal memories it was only other peoples pleasure that I took them for. In future I'll ask first and if they want them restricted they can use another tog. Does this sound harsh?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Geoffc, post: 303131, member: 8705"] I've never charged but my logic for non friends would be to work out how many hours the shoot and processing would take then multiply by the hourly rate I'm prepared to give my time for. Not a rate based on what others charge, just what I think it's worth donating my time for. I would then add £50 to cover use of the gear as it will wear/break over time. Be aware that you probably need to think about insurance if you're charging. Personally I don't want to spend time snapping other peoples kids. We did a studio session for a friend and whilst the shots came out well it's not something I would give up my weekends for. I shot my grandsons Christening at the weekend at my son's partner's request. After I'd processed them I asked if I should put them on Facebook as most attendees have an account. No was the answer that came back. So now I won't know who's seen them or whether they liked them! Apart from personal memories it was only other peoples pleasure that I took them for. In future I'll ask first and if they want them restricted they can use another tog. Does this sound harsh? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD [/QUOTE]

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