i’m a birth photographer and i received an inquiry from a well known TV personality couple that live in my city. in her inquiry she said “totally fine if it is not of interest but I like to ask in case there is an opportunity. My partner and I both have large social media followings, IG: redacted , and I’d love to collab on services on your terms if you’re open to it. Thank you!” i’m personally a fan of the couple and i would absolutely looove to shoot her birth. i can definitely financially afford to do a birth “for free” and honestly based on their reach/demographic/location i think it could be really huge for my business.

question that i think you all might be able to help me answer: what do you think she means by “on your terms?” — i’ve never done a collab with anyone before so i’m not 100% sure what she means by that or what appropriate terms might be. in my mind i’m thinking of something like she posts about working with me before she gives birth, makes a post after, and then allow me to share some images on my IG and website (selected by her)….? should i ask for payment too or assume this is a total trade?

also, i know this is a unique situation and some people might be like wtf you want to share her BIRTH photos?? but almost all of the photos i take are not explicit, or bloody, or anything like that. it’s more so showcasing the emotions of birth. — just wanted to add that at the end because some people get weird about the idea photographing births lol

okay, thanks in advance!

edit: spelling