Re: BILLBOARDS

[Bob Atherton <gdm12@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

East Coast Photography wrote:

> Thanks Bob for your quick reply.
>
> I have been requested to supply trannys, from which a specialised billboard
> company will produce digital images onto "interchangeable skins".
>
> I suppose these "skins" will be of some sort of vinyl material - anyhow
> thats not my worry. My concern is quoting on such a large job, in my very
> early days of 'pro' photography. Its a bit of a catch 22, making the money
> from what will be about a weeks work - but getting great exposure for doing
> such a big job, plus the prospects of ongoing work with this company.
>
> Regards
>
> Craig
> ecphoto@xxxxxxxxxx

Craig,   I'm glad you just have to hand over the trannys, photography is
the
only bit I really know anything about!

I've been in this business for 20 years, and I still have doubts about
my
fees!  The advice I give to my assistants when they get their own
commissions,
is to charge what they feel is a fair and competitive day rate, add
materials
etc.: and then invoice the job.

No matter what you charge a percentage of clients will feel ripped off,
some
will think they have a bargain, and (hopefully) most will feel they have
value
for money. Good luck again!!      Bob