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Do you tip your photographer?
I hired a professional photographer to do my kids Christmas pictures (instead of going to JCPenney's like I normally do) I am getting a mini session - 45 min to an hour and the sitting fee is $75. Am I suppose to tip her and if so, how much would be approproriate? I am new to all of this. Thanks for your help.
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Posted 11/20/11 9:04 PM  |
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KennysMommy
Never knew LOVE like it before
Member since 3/10 2640 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: Do you tip your photographer?
I never thought of tipping. They are making the cash directly, so it didn't occur to me to give more. If you hire someone who works for someone else, then I would.
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| Posted 11/20/11 9:13 PM |
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DiamondGirl
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Member since 7/09 18802 total posts
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DiamondMama
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Re: Do you tip your photographer?
I tipped bc I had bought a groupon which was very reasonable and thought it might help me get the pictures quicker, still waiting to see if it worked 
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| Posted 11/20/11 9:14 PM |
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koala
LIF Toddler
Member since 1/11 386 total posts
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Re: Do you tip your photographer?
I tipped the photographer who came to do our newborn photo session.
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| Posted 11/20/11 11:27 PM |
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MeganMylo
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Re: Do you tip your photographer?
Yeah I always do, they are performing a service. While they may be making more than a server or bartender, a photographer spends lots of time after the sitting working for you and only you, where as servers have many clients at once.
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| Posted 11/21/11 7:02 AM |
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drwifettc
LIF Adult
Member since 6/10 2348 total posts
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Re: Do you tip your photographer?
I don't, but that's because they own the business. I don't even remember where I heard that from though so the advice may be outdated. Hoping it's not!! But, I was under the impression that if you use the owner for a service you don't tip.
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| Posted 11/21/11 7:53 AM |
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JenMarie
One day at a time
Member since 11/07 7397 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Do you tip your photographer?
I did because the photog really spent A LOT of time with DD and was so incredibly patient. Between all of the time spent during the shoot and then editing afterwards, I personally felt it was appropriate.
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| Posted 11/21/11 8:27 AM |
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SRM12
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/11 711 total posts
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Samantha
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Re: Do you tip your photographer?
no. not if they own their own business.
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| Posted 11/21/11 9:59 AM |
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