Assignment Questions

I am getting into architectural photography. My career background is architecture, and i am being asked to put together a proposal for a UK based design and build company who have completed projects across the country. Im not sure whether to charge a day rate, or whether to...

I have been approached by a home owner to photograph his newly acquired house, which is about 2 hours drive from me. The house is architecturally interesting and has some visually and historically interesting features. It was recently used by a lifestyle magazine for a 10-page...

I have a lead on an architectural assignment that is to shoot a commercial office building - interior and exterior.  The development firm, the interior designer, and the building owner want to go in together on a photographer.  It would be 1-2 days of shooting. The...

Hi everyone! For almost two years I have been photo shooting some apartments for rent, tourist accommodations and small family hotels. I have Nikon D300 and D700 with three SB-900 flash units (remotely controlled).   I need suggestions for some lightning kits because Im...

I have recently had a couple children and am now getting my business back up and running.  I have been asked by an architect for an estimate for a full day, 9 shots and it would be shared with vendors.  In the past I have charged a day rate and a half day rate for sharing....

Hello! I am relatively new to architectural photography.  Any help or input that you could give me would be so greatly appreciated.  A local architectural firm has approached me to photograph 9 of their recently finished projects.  The are 2 more sites included on my...

Medical school wants 30 individual images of different recently-built building-front exteriors and entryways. Full resolution for web and print marketing pack. They want unlimited time use, and don't demand exclusivity, but the nature of the shots is such that they won't be...

I've been asked to put together a proposal for a mid-level hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot - $140/ night average) for 13-15 images of their exterior and interior here in the Pacific Northwest.  The photographs are primarily for their own website although they will...

I have never been asked to do assignment photography, nor have I licensed any my work before. I need advice on pricing the photo shoot as well as licensing the images for use on the clients website. I won't need an assistant, nor will I need to rent any equipment.

Hi, I'm new here - I have been approached to shoot some architectural photos of 11 houses. The client is an architect and wants the photos to use on their website. They have asked me to quote for half day and full day. I was thinking it may be better to quote per house? I'm...

Hi,  I need to take 6 - 8 pictures of 4 commercial office suites.  2 suites are about 3,000 square feet and 2 are about 14,000 square feet.  On the high end, 28 pictures.  Images will be used for marketing.  Print and online.    They want to shoot finishes (door frames,...

I was asked to photograph two small hotels "a couple of external/internal shots" and the usage would be in a printed directory and on the clients website. They will have a 3 year lifespan and will be used globally. I am usually not doing assignments jobs but I am interested in...

Had a phone call yesterday asking for me to shoot in Singapore for a leading architectural & interior magazine. I've photographed for architects, hotels etc, but never for magazines, so rather lost at this point. I know what I'd charge if they were an architectural firm, but...

I've been approached by a developer who needs various photos from different angles and viewpoints to display online and in print. I'm not sure if I should charge my hourly fee, a flat fee, or a feed based on the number of individual photos. Appreciate any guidance on what I...

Hi - I have an assignment request from a condo building in downtown LA.  Client specified "exterior shots of the building and common areas. We have 5 model units -- square ft average from 1,339 - 1,695."... how should I price this?  thank you!!

Sorry for the long post, but I’d love to get some advice about pricing architectural assignments for the higher-end of the market and wanted to include as many details as possible. I've been shooting commercial interiors for a few years now, and have worked mostly with small...

I have two assignments on hand both coming from a commercial developer. The first project is for a retail space exterior and the other is for a long shot of a building exterior at a different location. I have been asked to produce two images for each project. I've shot several...

Hello all, I am new to the community, but thank you in advance for your help. A mid-priced, 900 room hotel in midtown Manhattan is doing a complete overhaul of their website and has asked me to do the photo work. They would be using the photos for the company's website, and...

I'm a freelance real estate photographer in New York City who works mostly for brokers on residentail apartment sales. A few years ago inherited a commercial development client from a friend who had been shooting for them previously but had left town. They have called on me a...

I have a small contractor who has asked me to take photos of about 15 buildings (small hotels & strip stores) to add to his website.  The buildings are located within a 30 mile radius with the majority within a 15 mile radius.  He will probably want a couple exterior shots of...