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Kaylynn
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Tipping

Kaylynn, on October 30, 2019 at 12:16 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11
Question- if the same photographer who will be shooting my wedding had the engagement shoot included in pricing should I tip them a little for the engagement shoot after we finish shooting or just tip once after the wedding?

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Latest activity by Aimee, on November 4, 2019 at 5:12 PM
  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
    Cristy ·
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    I didn't tip mine after the engagement shoot. Actually, it never even occurred to me to do so, as I know she'll be doing our wedding, and I'll tip her then, for the entire service.

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  • Katelyn
    Devoted October 2020
    Katelyn ·
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    My photographer is doing both! We did not tip after the engagement session. I plan to tip a little after the wedding, but not sure how much you're actually supposed to tip. 15-20% on thousands of dollars seems crazy to me!

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  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
    Jeanie ·
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    I didn’t tip mine after our engagement photos were done. Actually, the cost of our engagement photos is wrapped up in the final cost of our wedding photos, which are not paid in full yet. So to me it seemed awkward to tip when he hasn’t been paid yet. (Due date is in December).

    I am perplexed as to how much to tip. It just seems like so much money if you tip everyone the normal percentage. I would love to hear suggestions or what anyone else has done or plans to do!
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  • E
    Devoted July 2021
    Emily ·
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    My engagement shoot is in my photography package as well. I did not tip for it nor do I necessarily plan to tip at all as she owns her own company.
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  • J
    Expert May 2021
    Jaime ·
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    We didn't tip after our engagement photos a couple weeks ago. I figure we take are of tips on the day of the wedding.

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  • Lisa Marie
    Devoted October 2020
    Lisa Marie ·
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    Our photographer will be doing the same. We plan to tip for all services after the wedding.
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  • Meowmei
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    Meowmei ·
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    I didn't know about tipping photographers either. I will be using one at the wedding only. Are we supposed to tip all of the vendors? I'm kind of without guidance or experience. Around how much is a decent tip?

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  • Kaylynn
    Dedicated June 2020
    Kaylynn ·
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    Tipping percentages are different for all types of vendors. Not my photo attached- grabbed from Pinterest but this is kind of what I'm going off of for tipping.



    Tipping 1
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  • Meowmei
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    Meowmei ·
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    Oh, thanks!
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  • Cassandra
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    Cassandra ·
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    I didn’t tip for the engagement session, I’ll do a tip at the wedding but I did give her a small gift after the engagement session. (Cute mug and card)
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  • Aimee
    Super July 2021
    Aimee ·
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    I like this! Didn't even realize there was so much for to factor. Thanks!

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