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How much to tip and when?

How much are you tipping your photographer - a flat amount or a percentage of the cost?  Also, are you going to tip the day of the wedding or wait until you get your proofs and tip based on how good the photos turn out?

We fell in love with a certain photographer's work, but she moved out of state between the time we met her and the time we finalized our date.  She agreed to come back (to her hometown) to shoot our wedding, and even knocked 20% off her usual price because it was giving her an opportunity to see her family again and she wouldn't need a hotel or anything.  She also owns the business, but I do not believe in not tipping the owner.  She is providing the service, so she deserves the tip. 

Just curious as to what the going rate for photog tipping is.  Thanks!
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Re: How much to tip and when?

  • Thanks, Laura.  I'd rather tip her the day of the wedding just to get it all over with.  However, when my good friend got married, she ended up with great pics, but it seriously took TWO YEARS and the threat of legal action to get the prints and album from her.  My friend tipped her the day of, and said she wished she had waited. 
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  • I don't think I am tipping. Sorry I barely had money in my budget for a photography much less a tip. I also ffound out I have to feed the vendors too (so that is coming out of my budget as well). If I find that he did an amazing job and in a timely manner, I will most likely tip. It just all depends on service, quality, etc. I yes, I won't ti on the day of, but I may tip after.

    Now my florist, I plan to tip. But not much, since again my budget is so small. She asked me for my wedding magazine collection so I am gifting her all the mags once I am married and don't need them anymore. 


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