Engagement shoot with a 50 mm charge or no charge?

[ewick]

I shot my cousins engagement shoot at the beach and thought I would share these with every one here and maybe get some feed back. She wants to know how much I would charge but I feel my work is ok and need to learn so much more. I told her she can tip me and that I shot her as more of a pre-wedding gift than anything else. she tells me whats a good tip and not sure what to tell her. I know I still need a lot of work all around but should I charge or not? thanks in advanced and any C&C is welcomed.

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[cgipson1]

a meal... a decent one... not McDonalds.. but not a 5 star either....

 

[MacHoot]

Denny's

 

[MacHoot]

Denny's or Roy Rodgers. Lol

 

[TheFantasticG]

A good tip? I typically charge five bottles of Collingwood whiskey.

 

[dphotography]

i would tip you 50.00 or take u out to a nice dinner...pics r very nice

 

[MReid]

They came out ok. I am sure she likes them.
A little dark overall, levels would probably fix.
Next time watch the dead space top of frame, ex. 1 2 4.
As mentioned a nice lunch should cover it, or bottle of wine.

 

[Trever1t]

Dinner at your favorite restaurant is a nice gesture for your donated services. In my opinion, better to gift than take a little money.

 

[ewick]

Thanks everyone. Like I said, I know I still need work all around but i dont claim to be a professional...yet. A decent meal sounds fair. I will keep that in mind. I really dont want to accept money just yet. Any more C&C on framing, posing or post processing is very welcomed.