Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Good suggestions Dan. I think I must have two approaches to this issue in the future. If I ask to make pictures of someone's kids in the future there will be no charge. If they ask me I will make it clear what they can expect it to cost them. I would only like to cover my out-of-pocket expenses. Your contact print suggestion makes a lot of sense and sure does cut down on my time. Thanks again, Bob Bedwell << Permit me to suggest a different tack: 1. Do a contact print to pick out the best 20 shots. 2. Reproduce in postcard sizes. Generally, people are happy to receive about 15-20 or so good B&W prints. It is also more economical for you and you spend less time in the darkroom - one hour of enlarger work at most. 3. If you want to be reimbursed in kind, ask for films rather than paper. Most people do not know how to buy paper. They are generally quite happy to buy you "half a dozen" rolls of film for all your efforts. 4. Be prepared to get just a word of "Thanks" only. There are some who will think that they are entitled to everything without cost to them. Dan K. >>