Selling a source file...

[fishtek]

I shoot sanctioned bicycle races on the weekends. After quite a while of selling prints from a website, somebody's asked about buying a source file for a photograph.

As I've never done this before, I know zilch about price structure for that, or even how to transmit/transfer the file.

Can anyone out there help?

Thanks!
Don

[Karl Johnston]

No idea either, ask them for clarification. They probably mean a "digital negative" or raw file, is my guess.

[DDCSD]

Find out why they want the file. Personal use (making prints) or for something else?

[fishtek]

I've asked for an explanation of purpose, and am waiting for an answer. Any ideas about transmitting/transferring a file? What about generalities concerning pricing?

thanks again....
Don

[DDCSD]

There's always yousendit, if your email client can't send that large of a file.

It really depends on the usage and what the image is of. Is it just of a single rider, group of riders or sponsor-type stuff?

Is the subject of the photo the one that wants it or is it a third-party?

[tim]

Someone will just want it for their computer and to print. Just sell it for the price of a larger print, otherwise they'll just buy a print and scan it. If you sell the file just email it.

[fishtek]

Thanks for the input, folks!

I'll wait until I hear from him about usage before I worry too much about it.

Regards!
Don