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How much should I charge for photographing an event and do I need to charge a lisence fee?

I have talked to a promotions company who has mentioned that they like to use different photographers for different projects. They asked if I photograph events. I do photograph events but have not charged for it because I have just brought my camera and taken photos. My...

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March 18, 2013

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How much should I charge for a youth sports camp?

I have been asked to quote a price to shoot a youth sports camp this summer.  The event has campers take football instructions from a pro athlete.  This event takes place at a local football stadium and approximately 300 kids participate.  Each participant has to to pay an...

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February 20, 2013

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What do I charge for a fancy dinner event that includes a photo booth, event photos and food photography?

Newer client to me, independent restaurant owner. Event is valentines dinner, approx 30 guests. I will be handling a photo booth, event photos through out the night, and photos of each course as it is prepared and plated. Client not paying for prints, just digital copies. I am...

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February 14, 2013

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How much to charge for an event?

I was reffered by a friend to shoot an outdoor "big toy safety event", guesstimated time would 45 mins. The photos will be used for their newsletter. Because my friend suggested me I have no idea what to charge because it'll be only 45 mins, nor do I know how many photos I...

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November 19, 2012

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What to charge for promo images and video for small time Halloween attraction?

A small start-up "Haunted Trail" has asked me to come in a take some promo photos for their website as well as some YouTube videos. The client originally wanted me to shoot photos while the event was going on in an attempt to get "action" shots of the guests going through the...

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September 19, 2012

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Pricing for corporate event photography with usage for company magazine?

Large company is one of the sponsors of a pretty major fashion event. Last minute they have inquired with me to shoot the whole event for their employee magazine.  Details: - 3 events spaced over 2 days/ 12 hours total of shooting (1 one hour event and two 5-6 hour events...

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August 31, 2012

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Answered: How to price event photography?

Hello, A friend of mine is opening a new lounge/event space in NYC and would like photos of their opening night celebration to use on their website and possibly for promotional postcards and business cards. The event is 4 hours and small enough that I won't need an assistant....

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April 16, 2012

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Church Concert Pricing?

I asked a musician friend of mine if I could shoot at an upcoming church event he is adverting.I am doing this mostly for exposure. Thou I would like to make a little money also. There are going to be heavy weight professionals playing at the concert. -Small local church -No...

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February 17, 2012

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Suggested Proicing for Corporate Event - Large group, event pics, slidshow, headshots?

Lately I have been shooting  a lot of corporate portraiture which seems to be turning into a nice piece of business for me. I gave an estimate to a client for 7 headshots and now they decided to expand the scope of the job to include coverage of an annual event. This seems...

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January 24, 2012

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How much to charge for a travel time fee?

I shoot events but the majority of them are within 30 to 45 minutes of my house. Now I have been hired for an event with a travel time of approximately 3 hours in each direction. For events I charge an hourly rate. With that in mind, what is the suggested amount that I charge...

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October 18, 2011

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Answered: How much more can I charge than photographer from year before?

A friend of mine shot an award banquet for a local branch of a large national bank last year and can't make it this year.  She referred me, but she says last year she charged $200.  She said it took about 2 hours to shoot and she gave them a dvd with edited pictures.  The...

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October 5, 2011

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How do I charge for a special event?

Hello all, I have been asked by a local organization to shoot their annual Christmas party in December. I have not done any special events like this so I am completely lost. They are describing to me what sounds like a prom-like situation where I will be taking candid and...

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August 30, 2011

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Pricing To Shoot Festivities For A Big Event 5K Race?

I've been asked by a local non-profit organization (same one I recently completed an assignment for) to shoot some of the festivities leading up to the main event 5K foot race happening in early July. I would probably start shooting around 7:00 pm and be finishing up sometime...

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June 17, 2011

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Photography student, how much to charge for first official assignment?

The client is the tourism organisation for a fairly major town, and the assignment is to cover an evening event of around 4 hours (only a short bus ride from my home), with post-production also. I'm a first year student but they clearly acknowledge my need to charge for my work...

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June 8, 2011

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Request for quote to cover a government workshop event, how much?

Last week I received a call from a government department (federal so a large ish client) asking for a quote for me to cover a workshop they are holding in my city, they told me they wanted a local photographer as they are doing workshops in all capital cities and do not want...

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May 19, 2011

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Is Work for Hire acceptable for event photography?

I'm shooting a small event tomorrow at my local mall. The client wants work for hire, but I am not sure if I want to give up my copyright! The chances of me ever using these images again are slim to none, and they'll probably just collect dust, but I don't like the idea of...

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April 28, 2011

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Photography for an Indian Baby Shower?

Hi,    I haven't done this type of engagement before which is shooting for Indian baby shower for 5 hours shooting around 80 to 100 people in an Indian restaurant.    Any advice on how to approach this opportunity and ballpark pricing will be greatly helpful. Thanks

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March 31, 2011

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Hourly rate for a 2-3 day conference?

Hi, I was approached to photograph a 2-3 day marketing conference by the event organizer. I don't have all the details yet about what exactly what they are looking for but I did take a look at the photos from previous years and it looks like it's just coverage of the event...no...

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March 30, 2011

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What to charge a local concert venue to photograph for their website?

The capacity of the venue is 650. The photos would be used on their website and various social media sites. I will be keeping the copyrights to the photos that I make. For their shows, there are on average two opening acts and then the headlining band. What is a fair price to...

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March 28, 2011

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How 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...

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February 27, 2011

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