Re: Pricing question

[kathleen collins <KathC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David Riecks 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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David - thanks so much for your advice re pricing stained glass windows.
 After receiving responses from several people, including yourself, and
with ASMP advice, I will be charging my normal day rate plus expenses.
Since I have to get up onto high scaffolding for some of the shots, it's
day rate or bust!  Thanks again.

Kathleen Collins
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