How much to charge? - Page 2

scorpio_e · 30th of June 2012 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by cpam.pix

This is the way to go. Subcontract to the balloon operator for about $150 and give him photos for his advertising. He now charges $750 for the e-rides and you get to give them a wedding business card. You can offer a $150 "discount" or "photo credit" if they book your wedding services...if you want to.

The concept is sound but not practical for a few reason. Even with the value added photography, he will be perceived as more expense. The biggest issue is him booking and I am not available. So it would take a LOT of coordination. The other issue is the weather when it comes to booking a package. If the weather is bad, the balloon does not go up. I may be available next weekend but if the flight cancels and he re books the following weekend, I may not be available.

cpam.pix · 30th of June 2012 (Sat)

The balloon rides can be tough to work around the weather. My parents received a ride gift certificate that took nearly two years and a couple dozen weather cancellations before it finally happened.

davisphotos · 2nd of July 2012 (Mon)

I like the concept of offering an e-session for $200 or $250, and deducting it from your wedding packages if they book. The problem with offering a cheap engagement session is the couple may have some sticker shock if they pay $100 for a 2 hour e-session, and then find your wedding photography is over $2000 for 8 hours.

PeaceFire · 4th of July 2012 (Wed)

I just went to your website and saw that you charge $125 for engagement sessions which does not include prints. So I'm curious as to why you would charge less just because they are riding in a hot air balloon?

I'd stick with your price list for every job no matter the circumstances.

30th of June 2012 (Sat)	#17
cpam.pix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,045 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How much to charge? The balloon rides can be tough to work around the weather. My parents received a ride gift certificate that took nearly two years and a couple dozen weather cancellations before it finally happened. __________________ 1D-III with stuff to stick on it: 70-200L, 28-70L, 24-105L, 300L, 50, 2.0x TC

2nd of July 2012 (Mon)	#18
davisphotos Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 185	Re: How much to charge? I like the concept of offering an e-session for $200 or $250, and deducting it from your wedding packages if they book. The problem with offering a cheap engagement session is the couple may have some sticker shock if they pay $100 for a 2 hour e-session, and then find your wedding photography is over $2000 for 8 hours. __________________ Maine Wedding Photographer Andrew Davis New England Commercial Photography Andrew Davis Photography Blog

4th of July 2012 (Wed)	#19
PeaceFire Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ - Chico, CA - Duluth, MN Posts: 2,279 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How much to charge? I just went to your website and saw that you charge $125 for engagement sessions which does not include prints. So I'm curious as to why you would charge less just because they are riding in a hot air balloon? I'd stick with your price list for every job no matter the circumstances. __________________ My Gear List / My Blog

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