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Louiej · August 2013

I will warn you...I'm not going to make paragraphs. I have a close friend who is starting her photography business. We got family pictures done by her last summer, and they were really nice. I tried booking her for this weekend, and asked her to come to my folks house because my dad is terminally ill. I wanted pictures of the whole family, and he doesn't travel anymore. They live about 15 miles from where our pictures were taken last year. She replied that she would, but it would be an extra $200 for the extra travel....I was kind of shocked. I mean, really? If a close friend of mine wanted her freaking dying dad's picture taken, I wouldn't think to charge that much extra, especially if it was only 15 miles. So...what say you? Is she wrong to charge that much extra as a new business? Am I being emotional? What should I tell her?

jenniann87 · August 2013

I agree with you and think that she is wrong for charging that much for travel. I have used a few different photographers and have done different settings that weren't at the studios and none of them charged a "travel fee". I would also think that being a friend of yours and knowing that your dad is sick she would be willing to not charge the travel fee and just do it to be a good friend. I also think that charging that much for being a new business is a little outrageous.

Stefibeth · August 2013

That's a crap ton for travel expenses, IMO. Is it like 100 miles from where she's based?

I think I would find another photog.

Minipenguin · August 2013

If I were a photographer, I would take pictures of my friend's dying parent for free. A travel fee? Really? I hope Hav is right and she meant $20, which is still kind of ridiculous, IMO.

Stefibeth · August 2013

Hav=Fath said:

it won't let me love my own post.

Narcissist.

rockyrollgirl · August 2013

$200?!

Louiej · August 2013

I would honestly text back and ask.... did you mean to say 20 extra? if she means 200 knowing your dad is terminally ill I swear I wouldn't be able to be friends with her, and it takes a lot to unfriend someone. oh, that makes my blood boil, I really hope she meant 20.

Nope. $200. As in two hundred. The fee for the sitting is $150, and that includes 25-30 edited images on a cd and printing rights. I would have to shell out $350 bucks to someone that was my friend, that both my mom and I worked a long time with, and that I have prior purchases from. Good to know I have a right to be hurt and rather pissed off. I'm all for supporting a small business, but what the hell is she thinking?

dizzycooks · August 2013

Not a chance. That's crazy.

Louiej · August 2013

That's a crap ton for travel expenses, IMO. Is it like 100 miles from where she's based?

I think I would find another photog.

It's probably 80 miles round-trip? But she did last years pictures somewhat close to their house, so I wasn't expecting that large of a travel charge.

rockyrollgirl · August 2013

Ugh...I am sorry Louiej.

Louiej · August 2013

rockyrollgirl said:

Ugh...I am sorry Louiej.

Thanks. I am just feeling defeated. He was just told that a transplant is off the table now, and so my family is all boohoo about everything. I just wanted to make sure this sort of thing wasn't normal before I emailed her back and told her where she could stick her travel fee.

catycate · August 2013

Yeah, not only would I look for another photographer, like Hav said, it would be hard for me to continue to be a good friend with her. I'd just always have that thought in my head.

thechickencoop · August 2013

I mean, I get charging a travel fee, she is her own business, KWIM? But $200 seems crazy. 1. That's really high. you figure, 80 miles, it's, what? maybe 5 gallons of gas and at the most 2 hours? And 2. She's your friend. She's still a business owner, but c'mon, you'd think she would give friends a discount - isn't that why it's good to have friends that own useful companies??? Lol.

Maybe she's really hard up for cash? Could you offer to drive her out there for the shoot?

Louiej · August 2013

I mean, I get charging a travel fee, she is her own business, KWIM? But $200 seems crazy. 1. That's really high. you figure, 80 miles, it's, what? maybe 5 gallons of gas and at the most 2 hours? And 2. She's your friend. She's still a business owner, but c'mon, you'd think she would give friends a discount - isn't that why it's good to have friends that own useful companies??? Lol.

Maybe she's really hard up for cash? Could you offer to drive her out there for the shoot?

I was expecting a little travel fee, tbh. While a free session due to the circumstance would really be touching, times are tough. I am driving from up north 3hours to my folks house. It would be another 45 min to an hour south each way to pick her up, drive to my folks, drive her home, drive back. And honestly, I'd rather run her over right now than drive her somewhere and pay her to be there.

MomIn2013 · August 2013

Ouch, that's pretty harsh. Yeah, I'd probably let her know that's not going to work for you, and just go with someone else. I'm so sorry about your dad, that's really rough.

AimeeL85 · August 2013

Whaaaaaat? That is insane....is it possible she was kidding? Or mistyped the amount? You should not even consider paying that.

CalBears · August 2013

OMG! If I were a photographer, I wouldn't charge any money to a friend in this type of situation. You have every right to be hurt. I would hire another photographer.

lightgetsin · August 2013

I think she is not your friend.

mulrooney · August 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. That person is no friend if she knows your situation. I just lost my dad & I would be livid if someone had tried to pull that crap. Honestly, I would send her a very blunt message about how hurt you are & question her ability to be compassionate. And expect to cut ties if that's how much she sucks. Or I could do it for you - I'm super pissed for you right now & could use a good fight. Again, so sorry about you dad. I hope you get wonderful pictures soon.

notkateanymore · August 2013

I'm really sorry she sucks so bad. I'm also really sorry about your dad. {{{}}}

Louiej · August 2013

Thanks all of you. I knew something wasn't right with that situation. Looking for a new photographer as we speak...Er, type. I wrote her a pm on Facebook saying how disappointed I was that her rate was so high, and that due to my financial situation, I wouldn't be hiring her now or in the future. I left out the "also stick it up your ass" part for now. I just really wish she was half as compassionate as all of you, and realized how much this meant to me.

Louiej · August 2013

Oh @cnamom...you made me laugh out loud. I'm so glad we can swear now, it really gets the point across. And yes, she is a total bitch.

vlagrl29 · August 2013

I wouldn't charge that to a friend at all. AND I don't charge a travel fee if the location is within city limits. If it's outside city limits I only charge $50, but I'm not a photographer. I know it's a touchy subject but you can always negotiate with anyone. Tell her it's a bit out of your budget and see how she can work with you.

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