Shooting for Friends

[alotofyarn]

A friend sent me a message earlier and asked if we could work out a barter. She wants some pictures taken of her daughter for her first birthday, and she's happy to provide hand-sewn goodies in exchange. She's really good, and I have been wanting help with a t-shirt quilt. I still have no desire to be a professional photographer, but I always wanted to have a friend who would take good pictures for me occasionally, and I enjoy taking the pictures, so I feel like this could be a good thing. I don't do a whole lot in the way of editing generally, just some fixes and one of a handful of presets with minor adjustments when necessary, so it's not like it's costing me a lot time-wise. She's a trustworthy friend, and I don't see it getting out of hand, but I thought I'd ask for some advice, just in case. Is there anything I need to beware of? Worst case, it's a nightmare, we call the deal off, and I never do it again?

[SoonerTexan]

Sure, as long as she knows what to expect. Since you aren't getting paid straight up you don't need to worry about collecting or remitting sales tax. Have fun