GB&NI Going rates for gig photography

[sinister]

Would any of you nice people be kind enough as to offer me some kind of guide as to what level of remuneration one should request if asked to cover a gig photographically in GB & NI ?

Ta:)

[blackshadow]

It's a bit like asking how long is a piece of string. It depends who you are shooting for, the use of the photos, their budget etc.

Prices I get for shooting gigs ranges from zero to 4 figures. At times I will shoot a gig on spec without any guarantee of payment and then after the event sell photos for some decent money. Yes I do it for money but I also do it because I love it; if I didn't love it I wouldn't be doing it.

[sinister]

I see your point, but there must be some sort of base rate guide, like there is for doing a wedding (ooerr that word makes me feel sick).

[tipsy]

i second blackshadow.

There is no base rate, it's dependant on numerous factors:

how long, where, what band, budget, famousness(?) is that a word? who for, intended use....

the list goes on and on and on.

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[blackshadow]

Also your skill, experience and reputation all play a part in what you charge.

[tipsy]

another good point

[René Damkot]

From the Faq: Click (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2844940&postcount=10)...
Agree with the above comments however.