Help With A Photo Shoot and Prices....

[treegreen1300]

I'm an amateur photographer and was asked to do a real estate shoot, taking pics of sunrises and sunsets on the roof of a condominium. I know it cannot be done in a day for the best shots. I would like to know what to charge to go out and do this shoot if anyone has an idea. thanks

[Mike Panic]

can't quote a price w/out knowing how the images will be used.

[Kristy]

I once talked to a guy who told me he charged $100 for a photo of a house from the curb... Nice pay for a 2 second shot. He was dealing with high dollar properties.

[treegreen1300]

the photoshoot will be used for possible billboard, brochure and web site. Also if anyone knows how much to charge per image for a 1-2 yr use. thanks

[Kristy]

There is a lot of money in this type of work. I don't know much about it but I talked to a photog once who did corporate product shots... charges were for copywrited images and there was an allowance of how many "runs" they could use for each image.... Once they use up the contracted amount allowed, they have to purchase another copywright from the photographer. I have no idea how this works or exacly how much they pay, but I do know it's a lot.... Do your homework on this or you may be cutting yourself short.

[Mike Panic]

have you used the rate calculator?

for billboard usage i won't even get the camera out the bag for less then 4 figures

[chtgrubbs]

The Photographer's Index Stock Price calculater put the value of a photo used on 10 or fewer billboards at $1100 to $1800 and for 11 to 100 billboards at $1400 to $2800. For a photograph for a brochure, $275 to $800 depending on size and placement. Mention these kinds of prices to a real estate person and they will turn green and keel over. I would ask them what their budget is, and that will give you a base to bargain up from, since it will probably be next to nothing.

[johneric8]

Lets not forget that the person who is wanting to hire you knows a person with a 10 megapixel point and shoot who can take as good as pictures as you can!! ;)


I'm sure most of you guys know what I'm getting at!
If your really a good photographer then tell him you want a $300 up front for showing up... It usually works for me, but, I'm a good talker.

LOL

[treegreen1300]

thanks for all in info guys. one more question, though. after i do the shoot on the roof top and take the photos, will the photos be a separate cost per image and if anyone knows what to charge for those. being used for website, brochures, posters and possible billboard. thanks again

[PhotosGuy]

So you're just going to show up one night & take a pic? What if that sunset isn't the "right" one for them? Show up another night? Maybe another? What if you have to cancel something to be able to show up again?

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