Photography Business Forum

In selling Fine art prints, what is the best way to realize a fair markup for prints? i offer a 12 different sizes and want to know a proper way to price my art.

I'm just starting out offering adventure sports photography and Im baffled as to how to price this. Given that there is more danger and potential to damage gear has anyone any ideas on a half day and full day basic starting point for what to charge? My specialties are climbing,...

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...

Good morning everyone. So I will going to an Art festival in a lovely town called Fuchu in Tokyo next month. It was a lottery to get in and I was lucky enough to win! So I will be selling T-shirts of my photography company as well as postcards of my images and most importantly...

I host a site displaying macro images and descriptive text of insects and wildflowers. Recently I have been discussing with a writer the possible use of some of my images in a self-published children's book. (She has several sites about garden design, as well as self-published...

Recently, I have been considering creating a limb of business for wedding photography, however, their are some basics that I am not aware of that I should know before opening my doors. 1) What is the procedure for client usage of you're images. Do you license them, is it work...

About a week ago, Hubert Sumlin, a LEGENDARY musician who inspired and influenced Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page and others passed away. About a year ago, I had the distinct privilidge of photographing Hubert's performance and spending time with him backstage. The...

I've seen a few posts here in regards to this, but not many answers. I'm looking for a price point to start this bid.  This shoot will be with a band signed to an US independent record label, but a rather notable label. We are aiming for 3 finished shots to be used for tour...

If you are already offering video or multimedia, how do you structure your pricing? I'm mainly interested in two types of products: 1) 60-90 second edited coverage of an event or single topic incorporating an interview or two, some video and stills mainly for web use. 2) Longer...

I am considering an in-kind donation in lieu of part of my fees/license to a charity.  The charity did not ask for this, however they did find someone who would do it for less (as always). I admire the charity, it's a good cause and I like the folks I am working with. ...

I am a student at the art institute of Phoenix, and I am going for my BA in digital photography. I am doing a project for my editorial classand was wondering about how much you would charge your clients for your time and work?And how do you know how much you charge?

i am putting together a proposal for a group of physicians that want shots of them at the hospital as well as at their residences. here are the exact details:

So I am across this interesting website called iFreelance.com, where you can introduce yourself, show your portfolio and bid for all kind of assignments. Not a bad thing, until I saw the average minimum rate my competition is offering... $ 20/ hour! And some of those guys...

After reading many of the posts here, I'm coming to the conclusion that I may not be charging enough for my products.  I ask your opinions for the following: My business is the sales of prints and products using the photos I take of landscapes, seascapes, macros, etc.  I do...

Hi all! Couple years ago, I shoot pix of a friend of mine gave birth as "a wedding present". The images were considered to be really good by a curator who later on invited me to do a joint photo exhibit (of course with the couple's approval), and the pix receive good responds...

I have a bride who has hired me for 5 hours of wedding coverage, I sent her an email tonight asking if she had determined the start time, she is asking me to split up the time, 12-1:30 and the 3-6:30. I do not want to do BUT i need to know how everyone lese feels about this,...

I was approached by a parent about coming to their son's little league football games and taking some shots of him for them. They mentioned that other parents may be interested too. I wasn't sure on what to say for a price, but did say that if more parents we're involved, then...

I had an incident today that was pretty awkward situation today with a client and potential client.  I wanted to see what you all think.   I have a client who e-mailed me on an introduction e-mail with a partner of his this morning.  Basically, his company and this other...

I am an commercial and corporate portrait photographer. When it comes to pricing, I distinguish between small clients (companies with <20 employees) and big clients (>20 employees). For big clients i charge my day rate (only full and half days, no hour rate) and charge extra...

Hello, How much should I charge for a birthday party where the person is turning 70 years old. The party will be held at a restaurant with about 80 guests, and it will last 4 hours. Thanks!