"HarrisVIII" <acphotREMOVE_THIS@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:v7bJj.267$ra3.244@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Hi,
>
> I've just had a client cancel a commission to take images of a building
> during its construction. I have written instructions from the client to
> take photos for them and had already spent an hour or so at the site
> taking some preliminary shots.
>
> This client has apparently now changed their mind and taken on another
> photographer informing me that my services are no longer required. I
> should add that they have not seen any of my work so far and I have no
> idea why they have cancelled. Cheeky gits have even requested I meet
with
> the replacement photographer!
>
> What can I reasonably and legally charge this client? Can I only really
> just charge for the hour already spent on site or can I increase the fee
> as I had already started working and perhaps include some claim for work
> turned down on the back of this job? It would have been a good one
lasting
> several months.
>
> Very odd situation that I can't seem to get to the bottom of but I'd
love
> to pinch this time waster for as much as possible. Would appreciate any
> input.
> TIA.
>
The answer depends upon where you and your former client are located.
Different states have different rules. From what you post there definitely
looks like there is some monies due you. But, remember there are multiple
sides to every story. As someone else posted, try to work things out
amicably. If they are stubborn, you may be able to go to a small claims
court. No legal fees, just state your case, the court will listen to both
sides and tends to do substantial justice. If you go that route, bring
everything you have relating to the issues and do your presentation on
point. The court is not interested in the color of your tie when you made
the deal.
HTH
--
Peter
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