Question??

[3Guys1Mom]

I am anew semi not yet pro photographer ;o)

Currently I am still in practice mode. To build experience and my pro book I am shooting Free O' Charge. But plan to start charging in May.

Here is my question:
A person schedules newborn shoot but while your there asks you to also take their older child's picture and oh, can you also take a Family portrait also?

Huh??

If I were charging that equals what would be 3 separate shoots!
Packages are separate. I guess they feel since I am there.... but honestly?

Okay to you who are semi pros pros or what ever you have it...
How do You handle this situation?? I want to be a reasonable photographer but I don't want to get ran over either.

Help!!!

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

You simply tell them that additional sitting fees or session fees apply, and that you would be more than happy to oblige.
Offer a small discount for a bundle deal, cuz you are already there.

If younhad a contract with them, you can point to that to back you up if needed.
Just make them happy and make some more money!

 

[MissCream]

I would say,

I'm sorry, I've only got you scheduled for a newborn shoot, I can book you in at a later date if you would like another appointment

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Miss Cream. You don't like money?

Just kidding.

But if she's not booked later, and can do it, why not?.??? $$$

 

[MissCream]

Miss Cream. You don't like money?

Just kidding.

But if she's not booked later, and can do it, why not?.??? $$$

I completely agree with you. I was going to edit my previous post to say what you said makes more sense but I'm in bed on my iPhone and being incredibly lazy lol.

 

[3Guys1Mom]

So if I have time agree but for the added price? Full additional price? Or at cut rate?

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Yeah, tell them a what the normal charge would be, and give them incentive to give you more money, with a small discount.
You know, subtract your drive time and gas charges.

Do you have your clients sign contracts? It's your failsafe in an event like that if they are trying to get it for free.
You also give them a new contract for the new work.

 

[3Guys1Mom]

Yeah, tell them a what the normal charge would be, and give them incentive to give you more money, with a small discount.
You know, subtract your drive time and gas charges.

Do you have your clients sign contracts? It's your failsafe in an event like that if they are trying to get it for free.
You also give them a new contract for the new work.

I do have a model release and a photo release but not a contract for work.

What contract do you suggest? Is there a suggested format that you would suggest? I thank you for your help. I want to be accommodating but not get ran over.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Your contract would state exactly what you are going to do for the client, how many pictures you will deliver, an how, etc.
You can create a form yourself, or have a lawyer do it, or at least check the validity of yours.
I am sure you could find templates online.

 

[3Guys1Mom]

Your contract would state exactly what you are going to do for the client, how many pictures you will deliver, an how, etc.
You can create a form yourself, or have a lawyer do it, or at least check the validity of yours.
I am sure you could find templates online.

I found a few. I'll take it to our lawyer and have him approve it also.
Again, thank you.

 

[KmH]

...A person schedules newborn shoot but while your there asks you to also take their older child's picture and oh, can you also take a Family portrait also?...

...Okay to you who are semi pros pros or what ever you have it...
How do You handle this situation??

I just say, "Sure, no problem. After all, it's only money." Eventually, they realize it's their money I'm referring to.

I take it you don't have this issue covered by a clause in your contract?

 

[inaka]

Bitter Jeweler, is dead-on here.
You should see this as a scenario you want as it's an opportunity to make more $$$.

Just clearly state the rates, and if they agree, it's a win/win.

 

[mwcfarms]

I found a template online. Modified it to my liking. Took it too my lawyer and he charged me $75 for his advice and checking it over. He initially quoted me $300 an hour for this but in the end thats all he charged me. I think if you want to be serious about this you can justify the cost of getting a lawyer to make sure its a good contract that protects you and your interests.

 

[KmH]

A contract is useless if it's not actionable in the jurisdiction where you do business.

That means any legal documents you find online may work as a rough draft, but to be truely useful for a business they have to be taylored for the legal environment they will be used in. That is what your attorney does.