Try to make as clear as possible what is to be done, either in terms of pictures as well as later (prints, books, etc). Clear what they can expect to pay (over estimate).
Managing expectations is crucial, and this should be in writing. This can be awkward with friends, if you don't feel comfortable doing this, just talk it over and over.
Managing the nerves, drunkenness, silliness or downright bitchiness of people in the wedding is a whole other thing.

But Ben by that argument, it seems that its more important where you are than what you are. Its not about your talent, but where its seen?
Its a bit sad if its like that.

If its a low ranking magazine, it wont get you exposure, but if the photos are good, do you think less of the photographer?
I understand that naturally the environment around such a mag will lead more likely to worse models, stylist, make-up, etc. So good pics would be harder.

Sorry for the typos, had to rush...

I'm getting tired of all this insulting...
Its theirs right to give images away, they are putting you out of business, too bad. The fault is the client, the buyer, the regular jow who doe snot value your work anymore.
You are bound to know someone with a DSLR, or a good compact, unless he is clueless he'll take 80% of the pics the pro does, with fairly close quality for the most part.

Images are everywhere and anyone can take them, there is no magic anymore, no one cares about the photographer like they used to. Thats the hard reality, so stop blaming the "idiots".

Not all photography markets are in trouble, some are more gear and creativity demanding and inaccessible to the average joe. So less people nibbling at your heals. However, the same devaluation is there, beware.

Its not a piece of gold that the newbies are giving away for pennies... For a lot of people its worth very little.

Personally I do not make my policy to give away my pictures (except friends). But if people want to do it its their right.

Want to force the market up? Tell the amateurs to price their work high? So seasoned pros get all the business heh?
Not gonna happen, not with stock at least.
Who's gonna pay hundreds of dollars for a pic of a flask? For the same money you can buy a compact and do it yourself and get close results.

I'm not talking about photographic qualities per se, but of accepted quality.

Probably wont be going either....
got no one for the ride.
Have fun guys.

Oh... My bad, just checked my database and the F2.5s (Taks and SMC) do fall in the £100+ range. I was thinking of the F3.5.

Depends on condition but should get £40+ I think.

I suppose you'll be able to get £20 on ebay if its really good condition, maybe...
BTW, a search on ebay does help.
The only really good 80-200m Pentax ever made was the FA* right?

Well royal mail does not pay for undelivered packages outside the uk, so if someone says he never got the package, you either take no responsibility or you can kiss it goodbye. Its easy to ship it, much more risky though.

Pentax's marketing does not seem that great overall, its not just the K-7.
Where can I see Pentax adverts? Nowhere. Where can I see Pentax cameras? Nowhere.
To reach new costumers Pentax needs to be in the stores or be in the PS market. Thats how canikon get there.
For enthusiasts who are on the net, they need to see us to be responsible exemplifiers of Pentax advantages and value (no fanboyism).