Well, some very average photographers over here (good pros, but nothing really special) indeed charge more than $1000 for a day shooting, which is shooting at a park or some special location for 30 minutes to an hour, shooting at the ceremonie and reception/dinner, but not at any party afterwards. And for a normal album they charge at least $1500. Or some charge 750 for the shooting, but more for the album. I'd love to try wedding photography some day for a cheaper price (so one small add would mean a lot of response, cause many can't afford those ammounts), BUT I have my doubts about this 'live action shooting'. Not sure if I can deliver a constant quality to give people a series of quality shoots for all the events. But most of all, I'm kind of worried about where to get good quality prints. Most really good labs are far away from here & I do need to be sure that my work will be treated carefully. Michele, I had this idea, but haven't really don't it yet. Maybe you like to try it as well :) The idea is to try out wedding photography at two or more weddings, as practice. I'd place an add for a free shoot, except I'd charge them the cost of the material I would use - but cause it's for practice (serious, but still with a risc) in return for the cheap costs they would have to take the risc of ending up with completely failed shots. I just don't know what to do with the presentation. Perhaps I could offer them to print it again for what it'll cost me and buy an album, etc. You know, with two tries you should be able to tell what you have to do or not do during a day like that. Shouldn't be too hard to get a lot of experience with two days of shooting, don't you think ? Any ideas ?