Imagine the reverse— guy wants to commission a painting. You arrive with a portfolio of work ranging from 8X10 to 24X30. You bring an 18X24 oil framed in gold leaf. You’re hoping to make a great impression. The client looks over all your work carefully and starts to crack wise about it. Your prices are peanuts. Your canvases are tiny. Compared to what the client wants, even your studio is insufficient. His friends come over for a drink and they all start jokes that refer to your inadequate history and resources. How do you feel? I’m going to imagine your guy has already lined up a photographer to do the work he wanted from you. Even when they can’t afford your big-time prices, whatever they are, you ought to give them a shot. This was likely their introduction to the experience of Fine Art Portraiture and now you’ve made them feel like a low class idiot. They won’t be back.