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How much to charge for taking pictures for people?

I have been some photography over the past few years as a hobby and have recently been getting asked to do pics for alot of people. Several senior pic sessions, some baby photos, and weddings and family pics. My question is how much should I charge? of course I am no professinal but I do feel the quality of my pictures is very compariable to some professional photos I have seen. I dont have a studio or all the big fancy equipment. But I do have a backdrop stand and several different backgrounds and props that i use. I use photo editing programs to crop and do all kinds of neat things with each photo. As far as the area that I live, its not a big city, just a small town, so Im obviously not looking to make a living off taking pictures, but I do feel like my time and effort is worth something. Any suggestions appreciated!

You've done a good job with some of those basic equipments. I am really appreciate your attitude toward photography. When you feel it is worth, then you will gain more.
Besides some backdrops, you may also need a set of lighting equipment, such as soft boxes and umbrellas. Both are used for softening light when you need softer light source. And a umbrella is unique cus you can aim it exactly where you want it. Here are some choices that looks good to me. And i think the $74 umbrellas would be better and cheaper.

http://www.thelashop.com/catalog/Studio-Lighting-Continuous-8-Lights-Kit-Large-Soft-Box-p-634.html

http://www.thelashop.com/catalog/32-Umbrella-Strobe-Photo-Lighting-2-Lights-Flash-Kit-p-48.html

Good luck with your photography.

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