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Deposits for shoots....Insult or not?
Does anyone think that it is rude to ask for a deposit for a paid shoot? Recently this question has come to surface amongst some associates of mine. I think it is a good idea, especially if you have been stood up or cancelled on by a llama, etc... hours before the shoot... Feb 15 06 07:32 pm Link BridgitC-Makeup Artist wrote: I'm all for it as long as it's a paid shoot. Feb 15 06 07:34 pm Link I insist on it from web-persons. Agency referals though... no, they show up. Even if it is a token amount.... if they pay it, they will come. Feb 15 06 07:35 pm Link For TFP or Paid shoot? Paid Shoot, definaltly- TFP might be difficult since alot of photographers dont meet the model till the day of the shoot Feb 15 06 07:36 pm Link double post Feb 15 06 07:36 pm Link Basic Business 101. Feb 15 06 07:48 pm Link BridgitC-Makeup Artist wrote: I think that to anyone who doesn't flake the answer is no. (at least it is for me) If I'm going to deposit money, and show up for the shoot. Not only would I have gotten my money back, but I would have proven to the photographer that they can trust me Feb 15 06 08:10 pm Link And may I add my wisdom to this,, I agree totally, as a person who does the shooting for a living ,I demand it from clients I give them an invoice showing the entire job written out with the total billing with the deposit,if they don,t show up on the appointed day date and time they lose that deposit,and now with digital the entire balance is due on the day I shoot the job.the client will leave the studio with the final images before we close,It has worked for me for years even with film,It also helps to be an honest person to start with and when you build up that trust ,people who are serious will not mind doing business and they will pay for your services if they want what you have.I feel that if you establish the rules at the beginning that eliminates a lot of the problems,tfp or tfcd will not bail you out of financial trouble when the bills are due, so whether you are a shooter,make/up artist,stylist etc... as long as you are good at what you do and are respected you can still be nice and make a decent wage.V.T stage4fotografik Feb 15 06 08:15 pm Link BridgitC-Makeup Artist wrote: It depends - are they booking you or are you booking them? Feb 15 06 08:22 pm Link BridgitC-Makeup Artist wrote: If the model is paying you and it's for her book YES YES YES....you would be crazy to get in your car with all your crapola without money in the bank.....I have only had a no show ONCE in my life after getting a deposit before the shoot and she was in a real car accident....I refunded her deposit. Feb 15 06 09:48 pm Link it shouldnt be a problem to someone who is serious about showing up, when i rent my studio, i ask for a non-refundable deposit Feb 15 06 10:30 pm Link |
