Re: OT - Almost Like a Gig - What to Charge?

2007-12-12 Thread graywolf
Charge a per hour, plus expenses (I used to add 15-25% to the expenses as sort of a handling charge). Give them everything you shoot that is worthwhile, with non-exclusive rights (charge 300-400% higher if they want exclusive rights) which means you can still use the images yourself for non-comp

Re: OT - Almost Like a Gig - What to Charge?

2007-12-11 Thread frank theriault
On Dec 11, 2007 9:54 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If it's a professional, for profit orchestra, I would charge $200 for the > shoot, then $10 for each 5x7, $15 for each 8x12 and $25 for each 12X18. If > they buy $100 worth of prints, I would give them a high res CD of all the > images. If

Re: OT - Almost Like a Gig - What to Charge?

2007-12-11 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/11/2007 5:38:40 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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 d

Re: OT - Almost Like a Gig - What to Charge?

2007-12-11 Thread David J Brooks
This is always tricky, and i have yet to come up with a definate version for myself. Although i do advertise on my site i will do onsite location shoots, only the farm we board at has asked and i usually give a decent rate for any of our boarders on prints etc. I always felt an hourly charge woul

Re: OT - Almost Like a Gig - What to Charge?

2007-12-11 Thread Jack Davis
I'd add that a CD comprised of high res images be offered at a set price. It would be expected that a soft estimate of a forthcoming image count be understood. Price, $200. They could then use the CD as they see fit. I would think that 'commercial use' would require a printing business be involve i

Re: OT - Almost Like a Gig - What to Charge?

2007-12-11 Thread pnstenquist
If it's a professional, for profit orchestra, I would charge $200 for the shoot, then $10 for each 5x7, $15 for each 8x12 and $25 for each 12X18. If they buy $100 worth of prints, I would give them a high res CD of all the images. If they're an amateur group or a school group, I would charge th

Re: OT - Almost Like a Gig - What to Charge?

2007-12-11 Thread Jack Davis
I like your "$100" or more thought. However, there is that aspect of quoting a only a print price that denotes a sense of a satisfaction guarantee. Then there is the print volume and size question.(?) Jack --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So, I've got this friend of a friend who

Re: OT - Almost Like a Gig - What to Charge?

2007-12-11 Thread P. J. Alling
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