So my photographer happens to be a friend of the family and wants to do my wedding for free. He told me to just reimburse him for the amount of the wedding album and we would be even. I don't feel right doing that! I don't want him to do it for nothing because this is what he makes his living off of. He keeps telling me he won't accept money and I would feel horrible if I didn't pay him for his work. He is also doing my engagement photos next week and won't let me pay for anything. Any advice?
I really want to give him money so does anyone have an idea of roughly how much I should pay him? Or should I get him a really nice gift maybe? I know he wants this rare photography book, it costs almost $600+ depending on where and if I can get it. It would be a nice surprise. I am not sure what to do...