United StatesHow much for a 4 hour event taking pictures with the Easter Bunny?
Hello all,
I've answered a few question here, and this is my first question.
We have been asked to shoot an event for a company function. From what I've got so far, it's 4 hour event that involves taking one shot with the Easter Bunny, and printing it onsite.
This is new for us, as we normally charge a flat rate which includes all of our time (drive, setup, shoot & post processing time), then ultimatly send selected shots to the lab to be printed.
I'm not a big fan of printing on the inkjet printer, but I don't want to miss an oppourtinity to make some money.
We have also been told the other photographer that they have used in the past charges $5/shot. I don't want to undercut them, as that's not beneficial to the common cause.
The details that I have so far are:
- 1 hour drive to the event
- Event is 4 hours
- 1 hour drive back
- Total time 6 hours
- I'm thinking 5 minutes for each shot, which includes post processing
- Cost for photo paper and ink cartridges estimated at $.50/print
- We would maintain all rights to the shots
I hope I've given you all enough details to share you thoughts, and thanks in advance for any and all answers.
Todd
The easter bunny? So it really exists? ;)
Sorry, could not resist! Haha.
commented:
February 28, 2011
Juergen Specht
Shakodo Staff
I know Juergen, I couldn't believe it myself, lol. I've actually passed on this deal, as it wasn't going to be profitable. Would cost $60 in gas to get there, and the potential cash flow was about $100-$120.
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February 28, 2011
Todd Stone
Semi-Professional
Uh, sorry to hear this. Event photographer can be profitable, but you need some upfront "live" equipment (at least 2 printers, laptop(s) and operator additionally to a photographer) and make it often. Everything which can go wrong technically will go wrong, so only if this is a routine job, it can be profitable.
commented:
February 28, 2011
Juergen Specht
Shakodo Staff
Thanks for the tip Juergen, we're really not into events like this, which is why I had the question, but I do see the potential in it being profitable.
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February 28, 2011
Todd Stone
Semi-Professional
Juergen - if the Easter Bunny really does exist, it would be like photographing the Loch Ness Monster! He would own the rights - think of the licensing!
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February 28, 2011
Jim Greipp
Professional