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What do I charge a band for EPK only use for photo(s)?

I took some pictures of a band playing live a few weeks back.  I didn't charge for the shoot, it was for myself and I used some of the pics in an online review on a music website I write for.  (Not WFH...I own all) Well the band saw the pics and emailed me asking if they can...

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February 9, 2013

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How much to quote a writer for using photos in a monthly column published in a statewide music publication?

I have a meeting with a writer who has a monthly column published in a statewide music publication who is interested in periodically including photos in his column.  I am not sure how much to quote for this and am only offering "one time" or "limited" use of the images. Any...

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January 22, 2013

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What to charge a statewide music publication for photo assignments?

I have been asked to shoot local bands and festivals on an "on-call" basis for a statewide music publication in Arkansas. I'm not certain yet about how the photos will be licensed, but am only offering "one time" or "limited" usage. I'm not sure what to charge and is it more...

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January 22, 2013

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License to indie artist for album cover/promo shots AFTER the shoot?

Back story: I shot and retouched a few photos for a very good musician friend of mine free of charge. I styled the shoot, and did her hair + makeup.  Those photos led her to a very sweet gig working overseas, making thousands of dollars, with free room and board for several...

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November 3, 2012

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What to charge band for editorial use of photos?

Hey all - I worked with a locally well known singer's side band recently and took some photos on spec for them while they recorded an album in the studio. I decided to give them a couple watermarked web images to use on their facebook for free. Now they are asking me for a...

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October 4, 2012

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Music Group Licencing, Client wants to buy out image, how can I just add a licencing term to make them happy?

I had a call from an older music group "Sister Sledge" to do some new Marketing Images for them. 3 different looks used for promotions, on the web, print and maybe poster sales. I want to be lenient in the licensing terms but they want an all out buy out "work for hire" now...

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September 17, 2012

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Licensing fee to charge for photos used on Vh1's Behind the Music TV series?

Hi! Viacom has asked me permission to use some of my photographs of the mega band Train in an upcoming episode.  They are sending me their usage, terms, and fees schedule, however, I have no experience in licensing my photographs for a commercial use in a TV series.  What...

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Answered: The Music Industry No longer Pays for Usage rights, Just one Flat Fee?? Really?

This is what I"m being told my the indie label (according to their many 'knowing' sources in the industry).  He's rejecting my contract/License agreement because I have charged according to Usage, and Units and Duration.  He says no one does this anymore.  He says he needs...

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April 24, 2011

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Answered: How do I professionally tell the record label they are not entitled to more rights for one fee??

Ugh.  Please advise this amateur who needs the proper words to respond to this email from the owner of the Record Label I've been working with regarding my contract/invoice for said work which they've just received.  He says:...

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April 19, 2011

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Client wants usage of photos for both CD as well as LP, how do I price?

I am assuming it's not double.... but need professional opinions here.  No more of 500 units each to start.  Small indie record label.  Hoping someone can help.

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March 28, 2011

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Answered: Where does licensee's Publicist fall in on the Usage terms?

Many of you have been reading my questions on this job; indie record label, two recording artists, both I am doing album cover art for.  Label owner emailed me tonight wishing to get the files sooner than expected for his graphic designer (who will add the graphic details for...

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March 26, 2011

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Answered: How much for small indie label CD/LP and light advertising?

Two recording artists: 1) - front cover, back cover, and inside (three photos, all 'full page') - thumbnails will appear on Amazon, and iTunes - 500 CDs - <500 LPs 2) - front cover (back and inside I processed their own photos, so we'll exclude them) - thumbnails will appear on...

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March 25, 2011

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Answered: How does an amateur determine pricing for a variety of usages??

Me again, working on the record label deal.  Two recording artists, one label, 2+ photos for each artist.... there will be digital uses (websites, iTunes listings, promos, press kits, posters, CD's as well as vinyls for each artist....) this is a small indie label, and these...

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March 16, 2011

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Answered: They want one of the photos I process to be one they took. Can I license this at all?

Hi, I have been working with a small Record Label doing album art for two of their recording artists.  Each need front, back, and inside cover art.  One of the musician's friends had taken a photo he asked if I could process to look grunged up, and in keeping with the other...

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March 14, 2011

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