How to Calculate Usage Fees - Help Needed

[photokid35]

So far all the stuff I've shot has been small (friends band, small parties, etc) and I haven't had to worry about usage. I'm starting to pick up bigger gigs and I need to know how to effectively price myself.

Is there anywhere I can find information on how to properly quote/invoice a client? I'm not familiar with usage fees at all.

I'm also wondering if anybody has ever used 'Blinkbid' invoicing software? I'm thinking about purchasing it.

Thank you

[Zansho]

Fotoquote is a good way to get an idea of what to charge for usage fees. I think it's 120.00 for download.

You can also join your local ASMP (portfolio required though) and they can help with that as well.

[amfoto1]

Haven't used that software.

Buy the book "Pricing Photography" off Amazon. There are some other books that deal with this, too.

[photokid35]

Oh yeah I downloaded fotoquote today actually. the demo of course. Is it pretty well known? I saw that photoshelter has it built into their site. maybe i'll purchase it.

[Zansho]

I know Fotoquote is pretty accurate for usage for commercial applications.