Thoughts on Pricing from the Pros

[nightlife-shooter]

I went out to do a quick venue shoot and got thrown into a deal that was a bigger job and to be used for publishing. Found out after I was done shooting.:evil: I am out of my element on this one. Not my normal type of client. The images are going to be used for web, ads, magazines and menus. Here are the pics.http://ej-photography.smugmug.com/gallery/5748757_UEnpV#355250837_SFpQR

I am not after an exact price but more of a general number. I have registered the pics and just looking for a good starting point to keep from getting screwed. Any help is appreciated.

[tim]

Your watermark is too big and strong, I can't see the images. A watermark is meant to stop people using them commercially without payment, not stop people seeing them. From what I can see they're not of professional quality.

[nightlife-shooter]

Your watermark is too big and strong, I can't see the images. A watermark is meant to stop people using them commercially without payment, not stop people seeing them. From what I can see they're not of professional quality.
That was not the question. :rolleyes: This is a corporate deal and looking for some insight on general pricing. This sort of gig is not my thing. Got thrown into it last minute.

[Scott McLoud]

Only you can put a price on this one. They are not professioanl pics as tim said. What does the contract say? if its not in the contract..... If it is not in your area and you feel out of your element, tell them the truth. Tell them you are out of your depth. Have they SEEN the pics though? without sounding rude, i would not be willing to pay alot for each pic personally, so dont go looking for alot.

Sorry i cant be more helpful but if you are sure you wish to try sell to them, find out what they will give you.... if you say x amount, they might say no...

[nightlife-shooter]

I agree that they are not up to par. I went there to shoot a few quick shots for a friends site and ended up doing more. Didn't pack for this and had to make due with what I had. Was a learning experience.:lol: Never shoot this sort of thing before. I am a nightlife guy. There was no talk about food before hand and it was on the table when I got there. Was a train wreck. I guess thats what happens when there are two people in the middle of things.
Fact of the matter is they want to buy the images. Doesn't really matter who likes them at this point. They like them and want them. That is why I asked. Guess I will wing it.:eek:

[Scott McLoud]

I agree that they are not up to par. I went there to shoot a few quick shots for a friends site and ended up doing more. Didn't pack for this and had to make due with what I had. Was a learning experience.:lol: Never shoot this sort of thing before. I am a nightlife guy. There was no talk about food before hand and it was on the table when I got there. Was a train wreck. I guess thats what happens when there are two people in the middle of things.
Fact of the matter is they want to buy the images. Doesn't really matter who likes them at this point. They like them and want them. That is why I asked. Guess I will wing it.:eek:
Its all you CAN do. I mean, we cant say sell them for £20 each or £200 each or £2000 each - when it is up to you what you sell your own work for. Just dont go looking for alot - put it down to experiance.

Personally, if i am doing something for a corporation, and for their mag i charge a set amount. If its a magazine that will be sold within, then i charge a set amount, plus 5% of sales or 15% of sales if front cover.