Second wedding

[laurar90]

And what about if she wants an album at the end? Do I charge extra for the album or is that cost generally covered in the wedding fee?

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

That's (album) covered in your $2000 package price.

Second shooter...$100-$250

 

[Fern]

Bitter you crrack me up - no matter the question it's the same answer $2000! Consistency counts.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

$h¡t adds up quick!

Gear rental, travel, previewing the venue, second shooter, editing, album, slide show on DVD, an online gallery to show and sell images to everyone...

 

[mwcfarms]

Why don't you talk to other wedding photographers in Vancouver and see if you can second shoot for them a couple times this summer before her wedding. Talk to them about your market out there and whats generally offered. Sorry just because your taking a course this summer thats not to say your going to get practical experience. Hands on will give you a lot of ideas too and if your a second shooter the whole thing isn't riding on your shoulders. Good luck with what ever you decide to do.

 

[GAP Photo]

We all work in different markets. I wouldn't work or eat if my bottom line was $2000 for a wedding in my local market save for a few families. Weddings in nearby markets (Seattle and Portland) have larger budgets and I revel being able to grab one of those, but there is a lot of competition. You need to make a choice about what part of the market you are going to work in. Will you serve the high end,$2000 to $5000 market or will you work for the bride on the extreme budget. Personally I work on a tierd service level to meet the budget oriented local. I offer products and services that range into the $2000 category if my client has the resources to purchase said products and services.

 

[gsgary]

It will be in my city, so probably not too much travel time...did not think of all those other factors. Do not know how much it will cost to rent a d700 (am saving up for one), and am happy with the lenses I have as of now. For editing I usually manage to get them done in about 2-3 hours depending on how many I have....
Do not know anything about contracts...should I broach those now, or wait until later?

You may not be happy with your lenses on the D700 unless they are Nikons top quality lenses

 

[tirediron]

am happy with the lenses I have as of now.

What are they?

For editing I usually manage to get them done in about 2-3 hours depending on how many I have....

WTF????? Please tell me that's a typo and you meant 2-3 weeks!!

Do not know anything about contracts...should I broach those now, or wait until later?

Now! Also, what about insurance, business license(s), tax, etc?