Tipping a photographer is appreciated, but it should not feel mandatory or awkward. The best gesture is one that matches your experience and your budget.
For portrait sessions, couples, families, and seniors, a tip is a kind extra when the photographer went above and beyond. For weddings, some couples tip vendors as part of the overall thank-you plan, while others send a note or review instead.
The most valuable non-cash thank-yous are also simple: refer a friend, share the gallery with credit, leave a thoughtful review when reviews are being collected, and print the photos instead of letting them disappear on a hard drive.
Planning a Session?
If you are here because you need family photos, wedding coverage, engagements, maternity, seniors, or real estate photography, the next step is simple: send an inquiry and tell Jen what you are planning.