abby Loc: Tampa, Florida

I need some advice - an office complex here in Tampa is considering using some of my Tampa photos in their very large lobby/atrium area. They possibly will use 15-20 images - some large mural-sized images. They will print and hang the images - they just want me to supply the photos.

Considering that I am not a professional photographer and they still have to pay someone else to print the images, how much is reasonable to charge per image? I suppose I should charge more if they want exclusive rights to any of the images.

Here are a few examples.

Milt Findley Loc: Southeastern Wisconsin

Not a professional photographer? You might want to reconsider that self definition if these are any indication of your talents.

I don't know the answer to your question, but I look forward to seeing some answers.

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

First of all, it depends on use. If, as you state, these are just to hang in the lobby and offices that is one thing and a lower charge. If you are printing them and giving them the rights to use the photos in advertising etc., that is a whole different range of prices... If they are doing the processing and just getting the image from you, make sure that they completely understand what ever rights you are giving them for the photos.

Basic, this photo is hanging on the wall and not to be reproduced without my express consent, one price.

wall hangings plus use in brochures, plus rights to use only for those uses, larger price.

Wall hangings, brochures and advertising, even larger price and possibly a cost per use fee.

Remember, they want to use YOUR photos, don't get caught up in they are doing you a favor by displaying your photos. Even if they offer to put a sign on them saying "Photos by (your name address and phone)" charge but you MIGHT lower the fee for the advertising depending on traffic.

As for price, I don't know.

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

You do excellent work - those photos are outstanding...

Talk to your local photography studio/shop owners - they should be able to give you some advice on how to price. Another source might be a local college that teaches photography classes - the instructor should be able to point you in the right direction.

Good luck...

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

Prints hanging on wall as only use,
They print and frame and then delete files from their system,
Contract in writing governing use.
Size - each
20x30 - $300
30x45 - $600
40x60 - $1000 (they may not go this big without suffering image degradation - I would not let substandard images go out with my name on them)

dtinney Loc: Miami,Florida

Abby, Your photos are most certainly professional quality. My advice is: 1. I would provide the client the prints. That way you have control over the quality. 2. I would not give the client your images. 3. Make a list of the size of the prints with or without matting and framing. Ideally you want to have control over the final look of your images including matting(if desired) and framing with the client's approval. Then get prices of the printing, matting and framing. Add a factor of 1.15 to the price. Get the owner's written approval of the overall price. The above are what I call the hard costs. The soft costs are what you think your images are worth. Issues to consider: 1. Your time to take the image 2. What is your creativity worth? (your images are not point and shoot quality. You obviously have a lot of talent and that is worth something) 2. If this is your first sale you might consider a very reasonable price with the expectation of getting other photo commissions from foot traffic that comes thru the lobby. 3. What do you think your client can afford? Put yourself in their position. Would I pay that amount for an image? 4. How badly do you want to make a sale? 5. Finally, as a first sale and on the low side of pricing I would charge $50/image plus the hard costs. Good luck! You are very talented. Don't give your work away!!

abby Loc: Tampa, Florida

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

Very nice photos..

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

You might take them to an art studio and see if can be sold on consignment.

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

Also, some restaurants, hotels, etc. will display your photos along with your business card and info on purchasing the photos. (this gives the business the ability to have good and changing artwork with no investment and gives you exposure.) I don't know how successful this is or how many nibbles you get but it is something to think about.

aqua

These are professional quality. I wish you the best with the price that you select.

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

nice work............

drmarty Loc: Pine City, NY

Beautiful work! I agree with these prices for work this good!

James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

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In A Word to This.............

YEP!

GOOD ADVICE.

GaryI Loc: NY & Fla

Excellent reply