jh4wvu
28th of March 2007 (Wed), 19:12
I was asked to take portraits at a music conference that includes performances of over 600 kids over two days in either a band or choir. I have never done something this big and don't know how much to charge. Heres what they want...
I would be working for a media group who want to create a package deal for the conference folks. They already do audio and next year are going to be adding video and a offer photography package as well. The media group would be hiring the second guy to help out so it wouldn't be like I was doing all the photos. Basically, whatever price I give the media group will be adding a percentage to that they will keep and a portion of that will go to the conference. I am sort of a subcontractor. On the first day I would be working about 4-5 hours and on the second day about 7-8 hours.
I also have to come up with some package pricing. They only want to offer a few packages which should make that part easy. Probably the most basic package would be 1 8x10 , 2 5x7s, and 4 wallets...something like that. I am thinking of using WHCC for the processing.
Based on some feedback I have gotten so far I think I have come up with a figure... $1000 - for the flat rate for the two days. This includes time at actual event (about 20 hours) plus travel time (3 hours). Packages would range from $15.00 - $25.00 (probably would only offer 3 packages)
Does this seem to high? Any feedback would be great. I have never done an event like this before and have no idea what to charge. Any ideas would be helpful.
Also, I have mostly done event photography without any special lighting. This event is next Spring so what would you suggest be a good lighting kit for starting out and this type of setup? Keep in mind I have year to improve on technique, etc.
Thanks ,
Chris
I would be working for a media group who want to create a package deal for the conference folks. They already do audio and next year are going to be adding video and a offer photography package as well. The media group would be hiring the second guy to help out so it wouldn't be like I was doing all the photos. Basically, whatever price I give the media group will be adding a percentage to that they will keep and a portion of that will go to the conference. I am sort of a subcontractor. On the first day I would be working about 4-5 hours and on the second day about 7-8 hours.
I also have to come up with some package pricing. They only want to offer a few packages which should make that part easy. Probably the most basic package would be 1 8x10 , 2 5x7s, and 4 wallets...something like that. I am thinking of using WHCC for the processing.
Based on some feedback I have gotten so far I think I have come up with a figure... $1000 - for the flat rate for the two days. This includes time at actual event (about 20 hours) plus travel time (3 hours). Packages would range from $15.00 - $25.00 (probably would only offer 3 packages)
Does this seem to high? Any feedback would be great. I have never done an event like this before and have no idea what to charge. Any ideas would be helpful.
Also, I have mostly done event photography without any special lighting. This event is next Spring so what would you suggest be a good lighting kit for starting out and this type of setup? Keep in mind I have year to improve on technique, etc.
Thanks ,
Chris