Lik

Since you have a Caucasian boss, I think it would be far easier and more acceptable to just lay out the facts in front of him, and let him decide. Be open and tell him that there is a difference between the level of equipment you have on your own, and what he uses, but don't make it sound like you are bragging. You might even want to do a quick test shot session and show him the difference between, let's say, 3 different set ups:

1) full lights + good lens + good body
2) good lens + good body
3) his consumer grade stuff

and have him see for himself and decide. If you are not doing a lot of this photography work, I wouldn't mind using my own body and 1 good lens. But if he wants any thing more than that, it is only fair that he compensates you for the equipment you brought.

The most important thing is, show him the options and let him be the judge to decide how much quality he wants.

-Lik

Lik

I've seen the local Ming Pao and Singtao reporters at work before a couple of times, and they were both carrying good cameras / lenses ga wor? I specifically remember one of them (don't remember which one) was using a Canon wide angle L lense (has the red ring in front).

-Lik

Lik

If he is very willing to do so without a second thought, he wouldn't have to post it here to ask for opinions.
FiChai 發表於 2011-11-20 23:40

Job description changes all the time. My guess is that AAC doesn't mind taking the pictures since that can easily be considered as part of his work. The focus of his question is whether he should volunteer his own equipment, and if so, whether he should charge for it.

If my current wage is a lot higher than the pantry coffee brewer, a 保母車 driver, and a janitor, I wouldn't mind doing any of those services for my boss ga~

-Lik