Hi--
>> Hi-- I don't do studio...., just location. For weddings, 6-14 rolls 36exp.,
>> (including 1 4x6 print each negative, but not the film), 3-6 hours + location
>> fee is $650 - $1400 (average $800-$1000) plus $200 to buy the negatives -
>> though lately (because of cheap competition), have offered: 3-5 hours,
>> including film
>> (handed over) $450-$550 (the time saved on lab trips and numbering has been
>> worth it - I still make a very good hourly average). David
>
>Greeting! Thanks for sharing. I always thought that in order to be a
>professional wedding photographer charging the amount of fees you do has
>to be using 2 1/4, plus studio shots. I didn't realize that a
>photographer could demand that kind of amount with just 35mm on location
>only (of course provided it's done right). This is very interesting.
>No wonder you reacted the way you did when I posted me first message, I
>don't blame you.

My style (which is shown in portfolio, and explained to potential client
[with referal to other photographers if my style is not what the client
wants]) is one of recording the day, available-light, unposed - I do it well.

>When you hand them the films, do you do that the same day
>(chapel/reception), or do you safeguard it after their wedding?

Same day, with payment - safeguarding is then up to the client.

>And do you include in your contract that you're not responsible for any
>lost films once you turn them over?

No, how can you be? The transaction is finished at the point of exchange
(assuming the film is correctly exposed, focussed, etc.) - one of the
advantages of this way of working, I must admit.

David