But I think that wedding photography is like most other businesses — what we charge is directly related to supply and demand, and not the cost of being in business. I tell people that every vendor and every venue has a “stock price.” That is, a perceived value among clients. Some venues and vendors have lower expenses but they’re able to charge more because they’re more in demand for whatever reasons, and vice versa. I actually try not to pass along my expenses to clients or to think about what I charge in those terms. I focus on perceived value and demand. Just a thought…