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Hey guys Question for ya.... I got asked to do a destination wedding...Never done one...how that works ?

The client pays all the traveling expenses plus my fee ?

white fire. wrote in post #9737217

gonzogolf wrote in post #9737247
Glad to hear it wasnt bad news.

ElijahEOS wrote in post #9737315
better more work than no work! ha ha

richierich1212 wrote in post #9737363
yup at least you still got your job.

I work straight commission so it actually means a raise but less time to fart around.

Alejandro Sandoval wrote in post #9738704
Hey guys Question for ya.... I got asked to do a destination wedding...Never done one...how that works ?

The client pays all the traveling expenses plus my fee ?

Plus the fee for me, your second!

icebat wrote in post #9737472
Which version do you guys like better? The only difference, is the skin tone.

both are gone...

Just love my 85mm f/1.8 wide open on the classic 5D

IMAGE LINK: http://siglov.smugmug.​com …opy/803441542_Y​opKG-O.jpg

Alejandro Sandoval wrote in post #9738704
Hey guys Question for ya.... I got asked to do a destination wedding...Never done one...how that works ?

The client pays all the traveling expenses plus my fee ?

I haven't done anything like this in about 30 years, but this is how I think it should work.

- client covers your fees that you normally charge for an event like this.
- that includes any assistants or seconds that you normally have with you (ha Geno)
- client covers all expenses for your party, including assistants.
- this covers air/travel, hotel, cabs/transportation, etc. All out of pocket expenses

You may have to pay your own food and livelihood, except at the reception, that usually is provided for you.

Things to consider, that might eat into your fee, that was charged.

- you have all the lighting required for an event at this location?
- you have all the cameras/lenses for an event at this location? (you probably do)
- you have all the cases and bags to safely transport all your equipment.
- you have enough batteries, etc, to last the entire event, you may not have the ability to recharge.
- the type of pictures you will take, PJ style or big lighted posed event style, will determine the equipment you will need.

Anyways, a meeting with the client to determine what their expectations are, and what they envision that they will be paying. It's best to get on the same page from the start.

haha awesome pic siglov.

Alejandro Sandoval wrote in post #9738704
Hey guys Question for ya.... I got asked to do a destination wedding...Never done one...how that works ?

The client pays all the traveling expenses plus my fee ?

Where are we going?

imtrashed wrote in post #9739774
Where are we going?

Thank for your help everybody, it seems thet the gig is in cancun....

^^^ Nice!

I like Cancun. I can show you some good spots in Playa while we're there.

Geno DM wrote in post #9740028
^^^ Nice!

I like Cancun. I can show you some good spots in Playa while we're there.

I went there last year and I live in there like 12 years ago...and HUGE changes to be honest I didnt like cancun or playa ...it feels like you were in florida...But hey....for free I take it....

I do maybe 4 weddings a year tops...and never done a destination wedding so is going to be a good experience....

Alejandro Sandoval wrote in post #9740053
I do maybe 4 weddings a year tops...and never done a destination wedding so is going to be a good experience....

I've done a few destination weddings. Problem is, the destination was Burnaby.

Geno DM wrote in post #9740060
I've done a few destination weddings. Problem is, the destination was Burnaby.

lmao.....A frind of mine did one in India....which is my dream trip!

He came back with over 20K images AMAZING!

Alejandro Sandoval wrote in post #9740069
lmao.....A frind of mine did one in India....which is my dream trip!

He came back with over 20K images AMAZING!

So were on the same page of "I'd rather go view the world rather than tropical islands"..... Man oh man would I love to go to Europe..