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 > > -- I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world -- Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.