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No stories from anyone? Oh, well.
The good news is that the lady called back after all, really does want the portraits, just later on.
I'm suggesting that she "lock in" the present price with a 20% down payment and a signed contract to spell out the details. I made it clear that my oil prices are going up considerably after the new year, so this would be in her best interests.
For this 20%, I would go ahead take the photos, and give her the two charcoals that were part of the original deal (studies in preparation for the oils).
Her 20% will be partially refundable if she or husband decide that they can't go through with the contract after all. 10% will cover the photo session and charcoal drawings, and they could have a refund of the other 10%. So, for them, little risk. For me, current market prices on two charcoal drawings and the promise of a little money down the road.
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