What does he want for output?  8x10s?  Proof sheets?  Photo CDs?  All 
those things cost money.  You know it's sleazy, but you could look in 
the yellow pages and call a local photographer who's add says he/she/it 
specializes in event photography and ask for a quote...

frank theriault wrote:
> So, I've got this friend of a friend who is involved with a chambre
> orchestra.  They're having a concert this weekend.
>
> He looks at some of my stuff, says he likes it (he likes blurry?).  He
> asks if I do "event photography" and head shots (he's also an actor).
> Of course I say "yes!"
>
> He wants headshot later in the winter.  No problems!
>
> He wants to know if I can shoot the orchestra during a rehearsal this
> weekend.  He wants to know what my rates are.
>
> The headshots I can can figure out.
>
> What about the shoot for the orchestra?  He wants them for publicity
> purposes.  I'm thinking a flat fee for the shoot (a hundred or two?),
> plus charging for photos that he wants?  Or just charge for the
> photos?  Or just the flat fee with an agreed upon number of photos
> that I'll give him after he looks at a portfolio of the shoot?
>
> What should the total be (however I structure it)?  I'm thinking I'm
> shooting the rehearsal for an hour or two, I should make at least $100
> or more, plus have my materials (for prints) covered.
>
> Any thoughts/advice/warnings?
>
> Thanks!
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
>   


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