Photography Business Forum

So I am waiting to hear back on a proposal to a large Add Agency. The represent a multinational company that wants to license two images from me for 1 yr Unlimited Print National US, Full page stuff. I have lot of other work that fits with this clients market very neatly. Is it...

Hi everyone, I've been working with an outfit here in DC for a while now and they recently approached me about providing services on a more regular basis. They're very much a corporate bunch and believe in solid contracts and lots of signatures on docs. They're asking if I can...

Hello, I'm new at making a business out of my photography, so welcome any advice. A client picked out 2 full resolution images for me to do post-processing work on, and 22 small-resolution images (not needing much clean-up) for a multimedia presentation. I provided the work to...

I have someone just contact me to shoot for 3-6 hours and so approximately 200-300 head shots.  I don't typically do commercial work.  How do I charge for this?

I'm new here, but have been involved with photography since before high school. I'm making the transition to becoming a professional photographer after I was terminated from my job in retail management just before Christmas. Right now I'm working from home, I have all necessary...

Hi guys,  Maybe a weird and local question. My wife just got a job for a few years in the south of Miami. I am coming with her and will start working from homebase. I am a hospitality photographer and don't need so much a studio. Still I like to advertise from an attractive...

If I'm planning a job that involves airfare, hotels, rental cars, studio and equipment rental, etc., what's a standard, fair and/or acceptable markup? 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%…? I want to not only have a fair number but include that in my contract so there's no surprises for the...

I have been approached by a book packager doing a book on Christmas in Savannah, Georgia, USA for my photos of the local cathedral decorated for Christmas and lit for the Philharmonic concert.  She works with major publishers in NY and has done a number of books that are...

International client now like to hire a local chinese as contact point, and 99% of the argue is like the quote as below. "hehe, maybe the rule in mainland is different from Hk .According to the information  from some of my friends who also doing photographing job. I was told...

I've been asked for an estimate for an outdoor family portrait session. Here's what I've been asked for: Group shot of all kids (11 or 12 people from ages 20+ to 1 month) Group shot of Dad's kids Group shot of Mom's kids Mom and spouse Dad and spouse Individual portraits (11-16...

I am so happy about finding this website...I already read around and it is a great help in figuring out which way to go. Still I would love to hear any opinions or ideas you willing to offer. I was contacted by advertising agency to take portrait of 25-35 people over 3 days...

I have a former client who wants me to ensure he can retrieve his file till 2012. Since hart drives can fail I like to set up an account with a third party for the clients back up purpose. Other than charging a fee for the extra space what have you charged for ensuring clients...

Hi there, I'm working out a plan to approach local businesses and offer my services as a business portrait photographer. I already have a substantial portfolio of business and boutique head shots all shot on location and in fun or unique ways and I'm having a hard time with a...

Hello! This is my first posting here and I am looking for both specific and general advice. I have been busy raising a family and have always wanted to take pictures professionally. With my youngest now at the age of 5, I am feeling ready to get started with a part time...

Hello people. Sorry I am very new to this forum and don't think if this kinda question suits here. Well, I have a collection of many photos and I also do many assignments. Sooner or later, I realized to jump into fine art pictures. Now, I live in India and I got an offer from...

I'm a higher end portrait studio specializing in creating artistic portraits of clients...My session fees are between $99 and $250, depending on the time involved and the location of the shoot.  I have had a number of (primarily younger) clients ask for the files "digital...

I'm a semi-professional photographer (hoping to become fully professional) who specializes in landscapes, specifically landscapes from around Montana and the Pacific Northwest.  I was called by a small rural bank who asked about using ten of my images from their area.  They...

How to price Multimedia Video for large Real Estate client in Jackson Hole, Wy... how to charge for video (of stills, video clips, timelapse, and aerials I shot)? # stills used = 34 (includes aerials) # video clips used = 5 # aerial shots used, taken during one flight = 5 time...

Small market (Boise) and I have a small retail sports store that wants to purchase a photo I took of a world champion triathlete for their storefront window display.  As the photo was taken during an Ironman event (public event) would I still need a release from the athlete to...

Hello everyone, very pleased to have found this community. I'm a new "pro" photographer,was a "semi-pro" for years, sold a pic here and there, but didn't make a living or substantial money from it.  Cue to now. I got hired by a designer resale shop to take product photos of...