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JenniferEver
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Jennifer
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Photography People - How much should I charge?
I have 2 upcoming photo gigs
1) My best friend's sister wants me to do headshots for her and 2 co-workers. Not theatre headshots, just for her professional website. She lives within 5 minutes of my house. I wouldn't charge her at all if it was just her, but it's also her friends.
2) A bride on LIW wants me to take pictures at her engagement party. It's 45 minutes from my house and would likely be for a few hours on my feet, plus of course at least 2 hours editing and uploading the photos.
I'm not a professional, so I don't want to charge a lot at this point, but I want to be reimbursed for my time. Thoughts?
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Posted 5/20/10 6:37 PM  |
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Mrs213
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Re: Photography People - How much should I charge?
I am not a photographer but I would say charge whatever the gas $$ plus a small fee - nothing too crazy - I'm sure they will tip you as well if you're not charging...
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| Posted 5/21/10 12:10 AM |
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Deeluvsvinny
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Re: Photography People - How much should I charge?
I don't know about the headshots..but my cousin knows this new photographer who is just getting her business started. To go to parties and take pictures, she charges $100 an hour. This includes all the proofs.
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| Posted 5/21/10 8:02 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Photography People - How much should I charge?
I'll fm you.
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| Posted 5/21/10 8:09 AM |
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Nifheim
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Jennifer
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Re: Photography People - How much should I charge?
head shots $50-$75 and that is for a friend
Engagement Party I would say $200 because you will have to take all the pics off your chip, download them, burn them etc. If she wants you to edit add $75 per hour.
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| Posted 5/21/10 9:16 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Photography People - How much should I charge?
Whatever you decide to charge - please make it 1000% clear that you are charging non-professional rates because you are not a professional. 
FM coming your way with more info. =)
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| Posted 5/21/10 11:39 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Photography People - How much should I charge?
Message edited 5/21/2010 11:44:43 AM.
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| Posted 5/21/10 11:44 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Photography People - How much should I charge?
Posted by BabyAvocado
Whatever you decide to charge - please make it 1000% clear that you are charging non-professional rates because you are not a professional.
FM coming your way with more info. =)
I was hoping you would chime in !
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| Posted 5/21/10 12:17 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Photography People - How much should I charge?
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by BabyAvocado
Whatever you decide to charge - please make it 1000% clear that you are charging non-professional rates because you are not a professional.
FM coming your way with more info. =)
I was hoping you would chime in!
I'm sure you would have guided her well had I not been around. ;)
Btw - sorry if this post looks spastic as I am posting on lif from my phone for the 1st time.
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| Posted 5/21/10 12:29 PM |
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Ma-n-Pa2008
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Melissa
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Re: Photography People - How much should I charge?
my friend just started a "business" of taking head shots. i think she charges about $100-150.
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| Posted 5/21/10 12:41 PM |
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