[sarahgirl777]

So I've been doing my photoshoots for free to try to encourage people to let me shoot them in order to build my portfolio, charging just for prints for now so I can still make some $$ to get the additional equipment I need for my studio. Well it's going well so far, I've had a good interest but I'm having trouble getting them to complete their print orders. I know they want prints, but aside from nagging them how do I get them to get their order and $$ to me? I set up an online proof gallery through Zenfolio, but not where they can order through it cause I'm not making enough yet to justify the $100 account. So I gave them the website link and an order form, but now I have 4 of those out and I'm waiting to get them back. Any suggestions? Should I give them a timeline for ordering when I send them the gallery link? Like 7 days? Or is that too pushy? I'd rather just have them come to my house to review their proofs and take the order on the spot, but my husband doesn't really want everyone coming to our house, so that is out. I'd love to hear how everyone else does it or what you suggest. Thanks!!!