How much to charge? 20-30 shots.

[shakin360]

I was recently contacted to do some shots. Here is the message.

"i am interested in having about 20-30 good hi-res digital shots done 4 upcomming projects. i am a dj/producer. i would like 2 have sum "real life/spontaneous" type photos, so i will probably not need any studio shots unless it happened 2 work out that way. so, i'd like to talk 2 you and figure out your rates and hopefully we can go from there. let me know. thanks. "

I haven't done much work like this (i.e. people), but it sounds like something I can handle. Especially since I won't need a studio. I know this guy is a graphic designer too, so I'm not sure if he wants any PP.

How much would you guys charge for something like this. Do I charge per hour? How much? What if he doen't want any PP, should that be much cheaper. Thanks for any help. Sorry for another "how much to charge post"

[shakin360]

Also... So the guy wants 20-30 shots. Should I go through all the shots with the guy to pick out the top 20-30, or do I choose. I don't give him every shot, correct? Thanks

[Halliday]

Do PP whether he wants you to or not. Your name will be associated with the photos so make sure they look good.

Is he looking to use the photos for advertising his work?

How much time do you think this will take? My guess is 1 hr for the shooting the photos, 1 hour for PP and delivery.

$150 minimum.

[shakin360]

Do PP whether he wants you to or not. Your name will be associated with the photos so make sure they look good.

Is he looking to use the photos for advertising his work?



Thats what I was thinking. I would assume they would be used as his promo shots or something similar. Maybe some advertising too.

After reading the "cost per hour thread" I was thinking that $100/hour, 2 hour minimum, sounds about right. This would be my first paid shoot, I just don't want to scare anyone off.

[phishhead_23]

I need to put together a quote for a record company who wants to buy 10 images, so I'm in the same boat. I was thinking I'd charge $10 per pic (I already took the shots, and they later contacted me) and give them a 15% discount because they bought every one that I took.

[PhotosGuy]

I was thinking I'd charge $10 per pic (I already took the shots, and they later contacted me) For them to just put into a file? That's way low unless you're giving them no publishing rights. Take a look through these:

RATES:
IndyJeff: One of the most often asked questions
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137162

Per-hour rates?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=127979

Selling - Getting paid
New! See "Day rate against space" in NUJ Freelance Fees Guide. This is oriented toward UK photographers, but the info should be of general interest to everyone.
http://media.gn.apc.org/feesguide/photo.html

For your consideration
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=61210
Small Town Newspaper...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=133274

Questions on Starting a home bus. on the side
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=125878

Question on pricing automobile shoots
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=131779

2006 Photographers Market
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1582973954?v=glance
Links at the bottom to:
# Photographers Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business: Everything you need to know to run a successful photography business by Vik Orenstein
# Business and Legal Forms for Photographers (Business and Legal Forms) by Tad Crawford
# Legal Handbook for Photographers: The Rights and Liabilities of Making Images by Bert P. Krages
# Pricing Photography: The Complete Guide to Assignment & Stock Prices by Michal Heron

[shakin360]

Thanks for the links.

[transcend]

I need to put together a quote for a record company who wants to buy 10 images, so I'm in the same boat. I was thinking I'd charge $10 per pic (I already took the shots, and they later contacted me) and give them a 15% discount because they bought every one that I took.

That is ridiculously low. A recording company has money, be they large or small. I wouldn't consider going below $100/shot for 1 run. $10 a photo is simply cheating yourself, and giving them something for nothing.

[shakin360]

I just had someone tell me $25 an hour, that seem way to low to me, but I'm new at this and don't know anything. :-)

[transcend]

I just had someone tell me $25 an hour, that seem way to low to me, but I'm new at this and don't know anything. :-)

Most guys I know would charge about $100/hr for that type of work. It seems to be the going rate. $25/hr jobs are those that require not owning thousands of dollars worth of gear. You have an investment, remember that.

[shakin360]

Oh i know, when the person told me 25 i thought she was out of her mind. Since this is my first shoot, I was thinking about quoting $150 for the whole thing.

[transcend]

What does it being your first time have to do with anything? Can you produce good pictures? Obviously you can, or they would not have asked. Therefore, you are just as valuable as someone on their 100th shoot.

[tombryan]

I start by taking all the images that they want and need. Then anything they want to purchase in High Res along with a Copyright release, I charge $150 per Image. No questions asked. I recently did pics for a Bank with all their different locations. They actually thought it was a bargain. You're never going to make another penny off of that image so you better get what you can.

[Bruce Hamilton]

I start by taking all the images that they want and need. Then anything they want to purchase in High Res along with a Copyright release, I charge $150 per Image.

If you'll never make another penny off the images later, why do you not charge for shooting them? Time is money, and gasoline costs are rising. If they don't purchase high res later, you've at least covered your expenses.

[Hermes]

If you're good, I think you should be prepared to take the pictures for free and rely on the quality of the work to get them sold.

Clients will be a lot more trusting and open towards a photographer who charges for their images and not for their time - from their pov they've got nothing to lose.

[transcend]

If you're good, I think you should be prepared to take the pictures for free and rely on the quality of the work to get them sold.

Clients will be a lot more trusting and open towards a photographer who charges for their images and not for their time - from their pov they've got nothing to lose.

Most serious photographers work on a day rate. Time is too valuable to waste on a client who decides later that he doesn't want any shots as you are too expensive.

[shakin360]

I told him $200 for a couple hours shooting and 20-30 post processed pics. He said when he gets back from a trip, he'd contact me to scedule a date. Cool. This is the first time I've charged, I have to get over feeling bad asking for money.