Event Photo Shoot
Jun 28, 2015 08:55:29 #
Jun 28, 2015 09:03:25 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
As stated above, amateur are just that, doing it f... (show quote)
However, as an Amateur, you can recover the expenses without a profit. AT ANY RATE, Amateur or Proffesional, you first must know what expenses you will have to recover, Parking, travel, printing, shipping, etc. If you intend to give these as a wedding gift than fine, but you should still know what you are giving. Shooting a wedding or any other event for free can mean different things to different people...( Where are my 16x20 photos of the wedding party?) So make sure that everyone involved is on the same page, whether it is a gift or a professional job. The professional has the added benifit of a contract with the wedding party (Bride and Groom, or parents or other responsible party for the wedding) which will explain what is included and what is "EXTRA COST". It probably is a good idea for the amateur to have, at the very least, a document explaining what you are providing for cost or for free. You have have intended to provide a cd with all the jpg images on it and they may have expected you to provide 3x5 and 8x10 prints... Make sure you are all on the same page. It may save a friendship and keep you from feeling used if they comeback and want more.
Jun 28, 2015 09:11:57 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Veevee wrote:
Do anyone have a photo price list for amateur? THANKS
There is no price list for the amateur. You should charge only your costs, not your time.
Jun 28, 2015 09:29:59 #
Gene51 wrote:
Your pricing structure should be based on your P&a... (show quote)
Just to confuse the OP even more I think I will add another level of shooter Semi-Pro ! I always thought that a semi-pro sells ann occasional photo, but does not make a living as a photographer. So therefore as soon as you sell your work you would enter that world. I like to think of myself as a semi-pro in that I have sold , as well have been published, but never mede living at photography. Wether or not the shots met polevel work didn't matter to the folks who paid for the photos.
Jun 28, 2015 10:23:26 #
Pro - Semi-Pro - My wife is a semi virgin.
Bottom line - http://digital-photography-school.com/what-makes-a-photographer-a-professional/
I think the OP was given BS answers in the being. And then someone goes into a profit and loss study. I'm surprised, because you go into the need to start a return on invest study and approximate years you intend to be business that you don't have yet. i.e. a six thousand dollar invest, over 6 months = 1 grand a month = 1 photo a month = $1000.00 a photo. Not including parking and gift wrapping.
All kidding a side, I've seen Photo Vendors selling at events such as high school events $15 to $25.00 dollars. At sporting event like Moto Crosses, $45.00 and up. Remember they have to be dead on to sell them or they'll just walk away. Once you build a reputation you will be given better access to the events and then you will find them coming to you, to remind you what there number is so your sure to get there photo. If you do this as a Professional or A Semi Pro or even as a Amature. You have to have good photos to sell or you will be a selling apples on a street corner with the title Professional Apple sales men.
The OP wants to know what the going rate for a photo is Period. I doubt he'll ever be back with the answers given here.
Bottom line - http://digital-photography-school.com/what-makes-a-photographer-a-professional/
I think the OP was given BS answers in the being. And then someone goes into a profit and loss study. I'm surprised, because you go into the need to start a return on invest study and approximate years you intend to be business that you don't have yet. i.e. a six thousand dollar invest, over 6 months = 1 grand a month = 1 photo a month = $1000.00 a photo. Not including parking and gift wrapping.
All kidding a side, I've seen Photo Vendors selling at events such as high school events $15 to $25.00 dollars. At sporting event like Moto Crosses, $45.00 and up. Remember they have to be dead on to sell them or they'll just walk away. Once you build a reputation you will be given better access to the events and then you will find them coming to you, to remind you what there number is so your sure to get there photo. If you do this as a Professional or A Semi Pro or even as a Amature. You have to have good photos to sell or you will be a selling apples on a street corner with the title Professional Apple sales men.
The OP wants to know what the going rate for a photo is Period. I doubt he'll ever be back with the answers given here.
Jun 28, 2015 10:36:56 #
JCam wrote:
Your reply to the poster looks like a is a clumsy attempt to ward off potential competition. You didn't even ask if he was inquiring about "photographic services" or just "prints" before sending him a non-nonsensical answer.
Sale of an occasional print does not make a "professional", neither does your answer!
Sale of an occasional print does not make a "professional", neither does your answer!
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Jun 28, 2015 10:45:44 #
rpavich wrote:
Lol...I guess this was lost on everyone else.
The only thing missing is that you haven't been called a rude meany yet...
Let me be the first...YOU RUDE Meany!! :)
The only thing missing is that you haven't been called a rude meany yet...
Let me be the first...YOU RUDE Meany!! :)
The smiley face made it just a meany. No one can be rude with a smiley...right?
Jun 28, 2015 10:54:02 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
Pro - Semi-Pro - My wife is a semi virgin. br ... (show quote)
Outstanding!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Every time an amateur asks a question that involves money you get a lot of smart a$$ answers form wedding "Pros" etc. that get their panties in a wad. I have been at this for over 40 years and very rarely have I accepted money, but I have. So I guess that makes me a "pro" so I guess I can't take pictures for the Olympic Committee!! Ridiculous. How about honest, solid helpful answers to questions? I always look through the post to find guys like rpavich and Gene51 to name a couple. These guys are the greatest. Thanks guys.
Jun 28, 2015 11:01:45 #
boberic wrote:
Just to confuse the OP even more I think I will add another level of shooter Semi-Pro ! I always thought that a semi-pro sells ann occasional photo, but does not make a living as a photographer. So therefore as soon as you sell your work you would enter that world. I like to think of myself as a semi-pro in that I have sold , as well have been published, but never mede living at photography. Wether or not the shots met polevel work didn't matter to the folks who paid for the photos.
I have a friend who would fit the semi-pro category. He went from a hobby to shooting an occasional wedding, and now he shoots weddings on some weekends and has another job during the week. His work is on a professional level, and he charges accordingly.
Jun 28, 2015 11:10:45 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
Pro - Semi-Pro - My wife is a semi virgin. br ... (show quote)
Drivel A pro is someone who makes the bulk of his living doing what he does. Does a pro athlete, play for 2 teams, or another job on the side.]In the middle of the season?
Jun 28, 2015 11:16:12 #
boberic wrote:
Drivel A pro is someone who makes the bulk of his living doing what he does. Does a pro athlete, play for 2 teams, or another job on the side.]In the middle of the season?
You must be very young. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Jackson
Jun 28, 2015 11:34:53 #
streetmarty wrote:
You must be very young. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Jackson
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It works better when you remove the s.
Jun 28, 2015 11:35:19 #
Jun 28, 2015 11:53:39 #
Jun 28, 2015 11:57:55 #
streetmarty wrote:
You must be very young. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Jackson
I am not that young- I said during the season. He played baseball AFTER the football season.
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