Asked to take photos at a babyshower?

cannpope · Nov 13, 2012

I definately would NOT charge!

Tee · Nov 13, 2012

Yes, you should do it. Why? Because when members post "should I do this" threads they are looking for validation. So go for it and rock it out. Don't ask us. Only you know your abilities. Learn how to bounce flash, use flash with ambient light and do some Google-fu on baby shower photography examples.

Fresnel · Nov 16, 2012

Are you really going to be less nervous or stressed if you do it for free?
Will the 'client' be any less annoyed if she gets crappy images and no record of the event just because it was free?
Are you going to instill confidence in her by saying you'll do it for free because there's a chance you'll screw up?
Are you prepared to hand the job over to a 'real pro' who will probably charge more and possibly still screw up?
Would you normally spend three weeks practicing the same/similar shots for one shoot?
Do you think pros are happy knowing there's someone else out there with a decent camera ready to work for nothing?
You should definitely do it and you should take the money - spend it on your family who will be helping you with practice if it makes you feel better! If you think you can do it, practice will make more confident but just get on with it and do the job properly. If anyone else wants to practice hard and then work for free let them figure out their own issues while you're becoming a better pro.