VERY discounted price?

[Kalrog]

I just shot the Chuy's parade today and met a lot of people who were interested in some of the photographs I took and some even in having other work done. My normal practice with this type of thing has been to act like a dad with a good camera and get everyone a CD of all of the shots that I took. Well, I might still do that but I am thinking that most of them are only going to be interested in shots of their child and might actually prefer online fulfillment of actual prints (maybe digital as well). So I was thinking about offering that through my normal SmugMug site. But I haven't done "sports" work previously and thought about offering a very discounted rate for these prints.

I see it 2 ways. The first way is that I was going to be there anyway taking pictures of my son. Any money I get out of the deal is bonus and offering the small download for a buck would be a good marketing tool. The downside to that is the potential that this group of potential clients comes to expect that sort of pricing.

Thoughts? Experiences?

[bondarnes]

If you are satisfied with the quality, you should charge accordingly. I consider "I was going to be there anyway", to be a cop out.

[J Eddington]

Don't screw yourself or any other photographer by being cheap. Charge a fair price. Earn some $$ for equipment and be thankful. I you undercut yourself then they will expect it from you and other photographers. NOW go get a tax id and start paying taxes!