Assignment shooting

[tcguy519]

Just wondering what the going rate is for shooting assignments. I have an opportunity to shoot for a local magazine and they may need me to go on assignment. They asked what I charge and I'm not really sure what I should respond with. Nothing I've done before...

[Streetshooter]

Years ago I used to get $2800.00 for the day...and then for processing...today I get $3000.00 which is not as high as it should be but I enjoy the digital process too much.....sooo
for starting out....try to get about $125.00-$250.00 per hour...remember, you can always negotiate for a lower price to get the job...but you'll never do that to raise the price......with every client, you set precedence for future work....if a client says to you..."alittle too high or over budget"...just reply, "well, by how much is it too high?"...that alone will start the money talks.......good luck...don

[Joe R]

Streetshooter, you must be talking about commercial rates. Editorial assignment rates typically range from $300-600 per day. A small regional publication may pay only $150-300 for an assignment, depending on the time & complexity.

I highly recommend the book "pricing photography."
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/listmania/list-browse/-/1YN3BKAHL9WXK/ref%3Dcm%5Faya%5Fav.lm%5Fmore/102-0546441-0671326

[NGrinerPhoto]

newspapers around DC and Baltimore pay anywhere between 125 - 225. it all depends on how many and how big.