Photographer: Tip before...or after?

I'm just wondering what everyone is going to do. It seems to me like the tip should come after you see your photos and make sure that you're satisfied. What are guys think?

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Good question - I didn't even think of this!
Ladies with experience, your help please.......

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I tipped at the reception. If anything you can tip half at the reception half when you pick up the proofs.

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I tipped at the reception, actually my Best Man tipped as soon as we got to the reception Hall because he knew he'sd be so drunk he's forget later

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Posted by Jan05Bride

I tipped at the reception, actually my Best Man tipped as soon as we got to the reception Hall because he knew he'sd be so drunk he's forget later

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yeah... we Meant to do that, but completely forgot ill tip when i pick up my albums though

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Posted by neeniebean86

yeah... we Meant to do that, but completely forgot ill tip when i pick up my albums though

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My BM (BIL) actually passed put in the WM lobby and then puked in front of the coat room. It was a mess and WM was pissed. He had to leave the premise immediately He probably will never live it down in the family!

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My friend said she gave her photographer a very nice tip right before the wedding. She felt as if it set the tone for the day and they continued to thank her for her generousity. She felt they really did an extra special job for her and she was nothing but pleased..I think i will do the same, if u think about it, it’s worth giving the tip before, b/c after the pics are taken and are all done, the tip doesn’t really make a difference in their performance when they get it after.

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Posted by Jan05Bride
My BM (BIL) actually passed put in the WM lobby and then puked in front of the coat room. It was a mess and WM was pissed. He had to leave the premise immediately He probably will never live it down in the family!

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at least HE still remembered to tip the photgrapher though


though, honestly, Katherine, from the beginning, i had planned on tipping him when we picked up our final album... i thnk tipping before you see any pics is silly in theory (although the majority does it b/c its the 'norm').... the person is getting Paid already for the work they did that day... tipping is *suppoed* to be b/c someone went above and beyond, and really, how can you tell that until you see the pics, ya know?

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I have to say...i tipped at the end of the reception,and dear god , i wish i had waited until i got the proofs! tipping before i saw the pics was the worst mistake. But, i may be the exception to the rule. Maybe tell the photographer you plan on tipping when the proofs come in? good luck!

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Posted by yem3310

My friend said she gave her photographer a very nice tip right before the wedding. She felt as if it set the tone for the day and they continued to thank her for her generousity. She felt they really did an extra special job for her and she was nothing but pleased..I think i will do the same, if u think about it, it’s worth giving the tip before, b/c after the pics are taken and are all done, the tip doesn’t really make a difference in their performance when they get it after.

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i totally understand what youre saying, but seriously, if youre paying (on average) 3 THOUSAND dollars for 8-10 hrs of work, they should be doing That kind of work Already. JMO

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i am not sure there is a hard & fast rule on this

I tipped my video after the recep
Photographer i will do when pick up proofs

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I think mine 'demands' at the reception, at least what I heard from other brides.

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Posted by neeniebean86

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Posted by yem3310

My friend said she gave her photographer a very nice tip right before the wedding. She felt as if it set the tone for the day and they continued to thank her for her generousity. She felt they really did an extra special job for her and she was nothing but pleased..I think i will do the same, if u think about it, it’s worth giving the tip before, b/c after the pics are taken and are all done, the tip doesn’t really make a difference in their performance when they get it after.

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i totally understand what youre saying, but seriously, if youre paying (on average) 3 THOUSAND dollars for 8-10 hrs of work, they should be doing That kind of work Already. JMO

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I think I agree with you Neenie.

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Posted by May05Bride

I think mine 'demands' at the reception, at least what I heard from other brides.

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Excuse me....'demands' a tip? Tips are above and beyond what is usually quite a hefty price for services rendered, so where does 'demand' come in?

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Posted by Katherine121

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Posted by May05Bride

I think mine 'demands' at the reception, at least what I heard from other brides.

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Excuse me....'demands' a tip? Tips are above and beyond what is usually quite a hefty price for services rendered, so where does 'demand' come in?

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i agree..how dare anyone demand a tip..they better have you floating on air while they are taking your pictures for an attitude like that..

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I'd probably do it at the reception.

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Posted by anjerandunder

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Posted by Katherine121

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Posted by May05Bride

I think mine 'demands' at the reception, at least what I heard from other brides.

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Excuse me....'demands' a tip? Tips are above and beyond what is usually quite a hefty price for services rendered, so where does 'demand' come in?

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i agree..how dare anyone demand a tip..they better have you floating on air while they are taking your pictures for an attitude like that..

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I say give half at the reception and the other half when they finish everything.. A tip is to thank someone for their service. So at the reception , he is running around taking pix, so tip then as an appreciation for the hard work they do during the day. THen tip the other half after they put everything together for you.

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Posted by Borricuamorena0905

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Posted by anjerandunder

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Posted by Katherine121

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Posted by May05Bride

I think mine 'demands' at the reception, at least what I heard from other brides.

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Excuse me....'demands' a tip? Tips are above and beyond what is usually quite a hefty price for services rendered, so where does 'demand' come in?

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i agree..how dare anyone demand a tip..they better have you floating on air while they are taking your pictures for an attitude like that..

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I say give half at the reception and the other half when they finish everything.. A tip is to thank someone for their service. So at the reception , he is running around taking pix, so tip then as an appreciation for the hard work they do during the day. THen tip the other half after they put everything together for you.

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I agree. this is what I will do, thank you!

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I thought that I was being super generous, planning to tip lots of ppl at my wedding but I had no idea that the photog. should be one of them! it's his own company, does that make a difference? how much do I give? I'd do it toward the end of the wedding, I guess.