Saying Thanks for a Tip

Peacefield · 26th of June 2011 (Sun)

Some time ago, there was a thread in this forum talking about receiving tips from the couple at the end of the evening. I mentioned that I find myself receving a tip about 20% of the time.

Usually, it's presented by the couple late in the evening and I have the opportunity to express how it wasn't necessary along with my appreciation. Last night, it was presented to me by the best man on behalf of the couple. Should I have made a point to acknowledge it to the couple that evening? Do I mention it when we get together in a few weeks? Either feels awkward so do I not bring it up at all?

EL_PIC · 26th of June 2011 (Sun)

Mention it and include something extra.
Perhaps a Canvas stretch print, video, or .....

nicksan · 26th of June 2011 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by EL_PIC

Mention it and include something extra.
Perhaps a Canvas stretch print, video, or .....

Why include the "extra"?
The tip was for a hard day's work.

CameraMan · 26th of June 2011 (Sun)

If the bride and groom insist on giving a tip I'll usually give them back something extra like a few extra pages in the book I do for them. Or something really special that they wouldn't expect like a framed photo of them.

Peacefield · 26th of June 2011 (Sun)

I think I'll do that; thanks!

PeaceFire · 26th of June 2011 (Sun)

I always include a "Thank You" note with their after-wedding package, whether they tip or not. But I feel that is sort of a nice way to thank them for a tip. I also track down both the bride and the groom before I leave to thank them and give them a hug or handshake... whichever feels more appropriate. Which, again, I feel does a good job of thanking for a tip if there is one and is just a nice thing to do even if there isn't one.

And if someone does give me a tip I'm slightly more inclined to include a few extra prints and goodies with their package. I know the tip is for a day of work and they don't need anything in return, but one of my June weddings tipped me 30% of their ENTIRE package price. Yeah.

LONDON808 · 30th of June 2011 (Thu)

When I get a tip in cash I usually write a cOngratilations message on it and drop it in there envelope box or the like

highway0691 · 1st of July 2011 (Fri)

Never had a tip ... ever. In certain parts bof the world this may be the norm but certainly not in Australia.

26th of June 2011 (Sun)	#1
Peacefield Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 3,859	Saying Thanks for a Tip Some time ago, there was a thread in this forum talking about receiving tips from the couple at the end of the evening. I mentioned that I find myself receving a tip about 20% of the time. Usually, it's presented by the couple late in the evening and I have the opportunity to express how it wasn't necessary along with my appreciation. Last night, it was presented to me by the best man on behalf of the couple. Should I have made a point to acknowledge it to the couple that evening? Do I mention it when we get together in a few weeks? Either feels awkward so do I not bring it up at all? __________________ Robert Wayne Photography 5D3, 5D2, 50D, 350D * 16-35 2.8 II, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8 IS, 100-400 IS, 100 L Macro, 35 1.4, 85 1.2 II, Tokina 10-17 fish * 580 EX II (3) Stratos triggers * Other Stuff plus a Pelican 1624 to haul it all

26th of June 2011 (Sun)	#2
EL_PIC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin Texas - Lucca Italy Posts: 1,739	Re: Saying Thanks for a Tip Mention it and include something extra. Perhaps a Canvas stretch print, video, or ..... __________________ EL_PIC - RIT BS Photo '78 - Photomask Engineering Mgr Canon DSLR - Nikon SLR - Phase One 60MP MFDSLR http://www.myspace.com/eltexasphotographer *Musical Portfolio and History of Photo BLOG* http://www.musecube.com/el_pic/

26th of June 2011 (Sun)	#4
CameraMan Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia... In The Sticks Posts: 10,190 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Saying Thanks for a Tip If the bride and groom insist on giving a tip I'll usually give them back something extra like a few extra pages in the book I do for them. Or something really special that they wouldn't expect like a framed photo of them. __________________ Atlanta Wedding Photographer \| The Toys! \| Facebook \| Video \| Flickr “When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” ― Ansel Adams

26th of June 2011 (Sun)	#5
Peacefield Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 3,859	Re: Saying Thanks for a Tip I think I'll do that; thanks! __________________ Robert Wayne Photography 5D3, 5D2, 50D, 350D * 16-35 2.8 II, 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8 IS, 100-400 IS, 100 L Macro, 35 1.4, 85 1.2 II, Tokina 10-17 fish * 580 EX II (3) Stratos triggers * Other Stuff plus a Pelican 1624 to haul it all

26th of June 2011 (Sun)	#6
PeaceFire Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ - Chico, CA - Duluth, MN Posts: 2,279 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Saying Thanks for a Tip I always include a "Thank You" note with their after-wedding package, whether they tip or not. But I feel that is sort of a nice way to thank them for a tip. I also track down both the bride and the groom before I leave to thank them and give them a hug or handshake... whichever feels more appropriate. Which, again, I feel does a good job of thanking for a tip if there is one and is just a nice thing to do even if there isn't one. And if someone does give me a tip I'm slightly more inclined to include a few extra prints and goodies with their package. I know the tip is for a day of work and they don't need anything in return, but one of my June weddings tipped me 30% of their ENTIRE package price. Yeah. __________________ My Gear List / My Blog

30th of June 2011 (Thu)	#7
LONDON808 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Honolulu hawaii Posts: 871 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Saying Thanks for a Tip When I get a tip in cash I usually write a cOngratilations message on it and drop it in there envelope box or the like

1st of July 2011 (Fri)	#8
highway0691 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 587	Re: Saying Thanks for a Tip Never had a tip ... ever. In certain parts bof the world this may be the norm but certainly not in Australia. __________________ There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept. Ansell Adams

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