Assignment Questions

I am an upcoming concert photographer. I have done many gigs but now have decided to charge. What would you say a reasonable price per gig. 

I was asked to do the photos of a ship offshore (open sea). The client is the owner of the ship and the asignement requires the hire of a helicopter (aprox. 2000 € per hour)  as the photo should be taken from above. Location of the shooting is 1000km away from the place I...

I was asked to photograph 6 rooms, 2 common areas and the exterior of a high end boutique hotel. Probably 10-15 images from each room will be used on their website (and only the website). I will not need any rentals or assistances and they will be helping me out with any thing...

Hi I been asked how much would I charge for a photoshoot for a startup company to use my surfing photo for the label on product "Surf Board Wax".  Using a 600mm lens from to shoot the surfer on the waves. I would provide the customer samples of the photoshoot and charge them...

A hair stylist had a photo shoot, where she did hair, make up, and wardrobe of two models. I was there and i photographed the models. Now the hair stylist wants me to edit/manipulate them for her and send her the files. Possibly to submit them to various hair magazines. How...

How much to charge for two full days of photographing various elements of personal training / sports massage for a website? The photos would be used solely on the website (not for print/flyers etc). Both locations are local, and no additional cost. No extra costs for...

I have been requested to provide an estimate for a job for a major city's tourism dept and zoo. I know that I am competing against two other photographers for the job. One of the major issues of the estimate is that I have to do all of the production, hiring the talent,...

I created a series of conceptual photography artwork, and I would like to be able to sell prints from my website. I was advised to create a photoshelter account and link it to my site. I recently made the account with photoshelter, and there are four variables that have to be...

The client wants full use of the following shots. I've done lots of work for them before but they have never given me this much work for a lump sum. Let me know your thoughts and ideas. Thanks! Shot List: 7 Houses - Shot of front of house. as well as views from the front and...

I'm just in process of creating a price list for the natural light Family Photography that I love to do. I used to simply ask for an overall set fee and give a CD of files over to my clients to create whatever they wished.  This was simple and made sense because Sales is not...

The client will be using the images for personal use. I did not charge a sitting fee (Should I have?) for a 90 minute session in my studio.  They are retouched and will be printed by MPix

I have shot everything from 4,000 year old trees in the White Mountains of California to railroad bridges in Colorado and would like some advice what to charge for these very scenic photographs. I am thinking I should go on the higher side as I am bringing the hidden scenery of...

Hello! Whereas I've shot TONS of events including live music and theater, I've never had the request to provide both photography and videography at the same time, but am able to do so with my 2 cameras (5Dmk2 and 50D).  I was thinking of charging $250 just to shoot a...

Hi Everyone!, I am a student in the Visual Communication Technology program at Bowling Green State University. I am participating in a group project where we are coming up with a hypothetical Client Proposal for Toledo Public Schools for a one year photo contract.  I am...

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...

Hi, I'm not a full time pro yet, meaning I dont make all my income from photography yet, but I have been approached by a local magazine where I am asked to do a fashion "guide" with about a 8-10 page layout.  As well as a few editorial shots of a local entertainment promoter...

O.k. The job is to take one professional picture of three different buildings. The photos will be used to illustrate the cover of the phone book for a privately owned phone company in a town of 2,500 people. I'm thinking the circulation will be about that many. It's a small...

Hi, I don't usually cover weddings but about a year ago I shot a couple eloping in San Francisco for far too little pay, and was recently approached by someone who was referred to me from that couple. I'd like to do this job, but I want to price it fairly. My thought is since...

I have a 4 day event coming up in July,where I have a stall,and I will be selling Mounted 4" x 6" Prints,Mounted 5" x 7" Prints,and Mounted A4 Prints.I am also selling 8" x 10" Mounted Wrapped Canvases,all my own work,these images will consist of landscapes,seascapes and...

Hello All, I have one commercial client. In the past, I have done their product photography and post work for $45/product. This has involved approx. 3-4 images per product. I also recolor the front/main shot of each product  to match 4-6 Pantone colors in Photoshop. This...