Re: Pricing question

[Al <nissar@xxxxxxx>]

Since the catholic church is the largest landowner in manhattan i doubt
they would have a problem paying for an image :)

just my 2 cents.





At 04:17 PM 7/12/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Kathleen:
>
>I don't know how many pro's hang out on the list, so I might suggest your
>repost your question to the PHOTOPRO listserv. 
>
>Go to: 
>
>http://www.photonews.net
>
>and look for the section on subscription info, you can sign up online.
>
>Short of that call some pro's in your area. While you may get a few that
>don't respond, most would rather have you quote a price that is in line with
>the rest of the crowd rather than erode the prices they have worked hard to
>maintain. My experience has been that most people tend to sell themselves
>short if they have a chance to...so don't.
>
>Also who is the client and what are they planning on using the photos for?
>If the client is the church they probably don't have much cash to pay for
>services. I don't know if there is much call for stained glass windows as
>stock, but make sure to get a property release if you want to re-use or
>lease as stock.
>
>If the client is a commericial concern then your price should take the usage
>into consideration.
>
>If it was me, and you are forced to give a "per piece shot" then make sure
>you state a minimum dollar amount or a minimum number of pieces to qualify
>for that specific price. Otherwise they will want to hire you again just to
>shoot one and expect to pay what they did before. Personally I price by the
>"project" not by the hour.
>
>Hope that helps. Feel free to e-mail if you need additional explanation.
>
>David
>
>At 04:46 PM 7/9/98 -0400, kathleen collins wrote:
>>Does anyone have an idea (or a price range) regarding what to charge for 
>>photos of church and other stained glass windows?  In the case of a 
>>church, would one charge per window?  Any input is very welcome.
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