Confused iin Houston

[MShaw]

So I just shot a corporate event for the company that my father works for. I donated my time and was expecting no pay out, Now my dads boss
, The owner of this multi million dollar business would like to purchace a photo cd from me and I dont know how much to charge him for it. Its hard because he is my dads boss and a family friend, buy he is anything but frugal, how much do I charge without insulting him?

 

[shootermcgavin]

If it were me I would just tell him to pay you whatever you think it is worth and put the ball in his court. If the company is as big as you make it sound you will probably get paid more than the figure you come up with. I think if you tell him a price you're shooting yourself in the foot either way. Maybe something like "I enjoyed being the photographer and will happily accept whatever figure you think is fair for the photo CD."

 

[imagemaker46]

If it were me I would just tell him to pay you whatever you think it is worth and put the ball in his court. If the company is as big as you make it sound you will probably get paid more than the figure you come up with. I think if you tell him a price you're shooting yourself in the foot either way. Maybe something like "I enjoyed being the photographer and will happily accept whatever figure you think is fair for the photo CD."

I have to agree with this, it makes you look good and anything you get is a bonus as you weren't expecting payment.

 

[Scuba]

^ +1

 

[Big Mike]

This is the why it's best to figure out the details (payment etc.) beforehand and put an agreement (contract) in place.

You've 'donated your time and aren't expecting payout'...so I will tend to agree with the replies above. You probably come out looking good and next time, you'll be in a better position to come up with a figure before the event. Even if you don't get paid at all for this, it may turn into actual paid work down the road.

Of course, the flip side to that coin, is that in their eyes, you may become 'the cheap photographer' and you would be expected to give them the same deal again and again. Which is probably not a position you want to put yourself it. So if this does lead to more opportunities, be upfront about what you think your time & effort are worth.

 

[DiskoJoe]

If he's really a high roller just tell him he can pay you whatever he feels is fair and hit him up for referrals from friends. in the beginning there will be lots of pro bono work done with hopes of referrals.