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submitted 11 months ago by Em_888@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro
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Hey everyone! New to the business and am looking for advice!

Questions:

  1. how many ways should I accept payments

  2. opinions on deposits?

  3. get paid up front? Over time? After work is done?

  4. how do I set up a contract for them to sign for payment purposes?

Any and all advice is really appreciated!! Thank you all for your time, and patience with me and my questions!

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[–] Comprehensive_Tea924@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I’m a family photographer and this is what I do:

I accept payments through my Pixieset site. Before that I just used Venmo or cash app.

I always always require deposit. They prevent cold feet. I charge 50%

I always get paid before the shoot. I do no take photos without payment in full. Yes editing is work too but, taking the photos is sorta the whole point.

I send my contract also through Pixieset. You could use another method but that’s what works for me.

[–] Em_888@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thank you! My website is through Pixieset so this is very helpful