Re: Pricing question

[kathleen collins <KathC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Laurie Maples wrote:
> 
> Kathleen,
>     If you wouldn't mid me asking out of ignorance.  What does a
> photographer charge for a day rate?
> 
> Laurie
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kathleen collins <KathC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: infrared@xxxxx <infrared@xxxxx>
> Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 9:34 AM
> Subject: Re: Pricing question
> 
> >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.
> >> David Riecks                    *       riecks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> 701 W. Washington St            *                 or
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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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> ******************************************************Laurie - the standard "low end" (at least on the East Coast) rate is 
around $500 - $250 for half day.  The day rate pretty much depends on 
your level of expertise and, of course, how well known you are in the 
industry.  You can add a "creative rate" which reflects the complexity 
of the shoot.  Your expenses are extra.  Hope this helps.

Kathleen
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