Print prices?

[zacker]

Im still "Working on it" but it should be up and running with a few shots on it.. Go have a look and gimmie some feed back please.

Esp. on the "Selling" aspect, what sizes should I offer for prints? I was figuering id up load the shots at 10x14 or 14x11 max.. what do you all think? The shots on there right now are all small, about 6x4 or smaller...

www.brokenfencephotography.com (http://www.brokenfencephotography.com)

thanks!
-zacker-

[zacker]

ok so i uploade a few pics to 10x14 size, whats a good ball park price for un framed, un matted prints? I have seen some people charge as much as $95.00 for a 8x10 print.. isnt that kinda steep? whats the norm for these types of prints. Markup? 30%, 50% 100% 500%?
-zacker-

[Mike Panic]

you know that 10x14 is not a standard size right?

there is no standard amount you should charge... charge what you think is fair and what your time and skill are worth.

personally, art on the web is VERY hard to sell and make a profit at. you are more likely to sell ten 8x12's at $10 then one @ 75

id look into fairs, crafting events and other local places to really cash in and get a good value for your work

[zacker]

yeah, I aint trying to get rich..just get something. I was thinking of the street fairs this summer..but it is nice to also have a web site to promote. Esp. if you sell something at a fair, you can then tell them about the site and maybe get another sale through it.
Thanks!
-zacker-

[PhotosGuy]

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[jeff_b]

What are you selling? Just a piece of paper with ink on it? No. You are selling your time, knowledge, skill, effort and reputation everytime you hand someone a print.

First, know your material costs for creaing the print. Not just paper and ink, but everything involved. This is actually easier if a lab prints your work. If you do your own printing, you need to factor in the cost of depreciation on the printer, computer and software.

Second, how are you pricing the whole job? Is the print the only thing the client is paying for? No session fee? If all the cashflow is coming from your print sales, you also need to factor in all your other equipment costs into the equation: camera, lights, vehicle, rent/mortgage, time.

How much does it actually cost you everytime you press the shutter button? Don't know? Make a list and start adding up everything involved in the process.

You are in business to make money, aren't you? You need to know your costs before you can figure out your prices and hope to make a profit.