So, I have a co-worker (I'm technically her "manager") who has worked for a wedding/engagement photographer in the past. She now does photography on the side. When I asked her if she would take our engagement pictures, she said yes. She also said she won't charge us as long as she can use them for her portfolio. However, I don't think that's enough...We already offered to buy her dinner, but I definitely want to pay her, too. I also want to add that we are asking her to drive 1 1/2 hours to and from our first location and will also be shooting on a separate day in the city.
So, I'm now wondering what would be a fair price to pay her? Maybe it would help to know how much an engagement session typically runs?