Food Photography: charge by time or per item?

delhi · 30th of January 2008 (Wed)

Hello,
I'm wondering what is the best practice to charge in terms of food photography? A complete session say 4hrs which equates to $xxx or $xx per dish?

Uhland · 30th of January 2008 (Wed)

I would do time unless they asked for per dish pricing.

KarlMarsh · 30th of January 2008 (Wed)

Food photography is paid for by the shot. A good shot for a demanding client will take about half a day. The photographers make all the money and food stylists do all the work.

PhotosGuy · 30th of January 2008 (Wed)

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