Here I go again..
Jun 27, 2016 11:31:11 #
A few weeks ago I went to see a kid's rock band perform at a fair ( a few months ago they hired me to do a photo shoot with them, which I had done and gotten paid for).
The parents are now wanting to buy digital images from this show and I quoted them $50 per image. They now want to know how much would I charge for multiple images and well, I just don't know how to price it.
Every single time I have a query I come here and I usually find answers - love that! but now I can't find an answer to this particular question but I know some of you here will be able to help me.
Thank you in advance!
The parents are now wanting to buy digital images from this show and I quoted them $50 per image. They now want to know how much would I charge for multiple images and well, I just don't know how to price it.
Every single time I have a query I come here and I usually find answers - love that! but now I can't find an answer to this particular question but I know some of you here will be able to help me.
Thank you in advance!
Jun 27, 2016 11:52:59 #
This is really something you should have figured out before giving the client a price quote. First, determine your bottom price, and with that in mind, negotiate the price with the family. Be fair and reasonable, especially if you think they just may want to hire you again if they are satisfied with your work and pricing.
Jun 27, 2016 11:58:45 #
Try a tiered pricing: Single image $50, 5+ images: $40 each, 10 - 15: $30 each for large format prints. I just bought 14 ea 5x7s of my nephew's Bar Mitzvah for $105 total.
Jun 27, 2016 12:13:12 #
Lizzy, good predicament to be in!!!
You should try to get a message to Fro, because Fro knows! LoL
He is, after all in that line of work. Track him down.
There is one fellow here but I can't remember who that has photographed bands extensively and I believe professionally. Good luck
SS
You should try to get a message to Fro, because Fro knows! LoL
He is, after all in that line of work. Track him down.
There is one fellow here but I can't remember who that has photographed bands extensively and I believe professionally. Good luck
SS
Jun 27, 2016 12:16:06 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Try a tiered pricing: Single image $50, 5+ images: $40 each, 10 - 15: $30 each for large format prints. I just bought 14 ea 5x7s of my nephew's Bar Mitzvah for $105 total.
Awesome!!! Thank you so much!! I had already quoted $50 for the single image and after that is when they asked about multiple images.
Jun 27, 2016 13:32:15 #
rook2c4 wrote:
This is really something you should have figured out before giving the client a price quote. First, determine your bottom price, and with that in mind, negotiate the price with the family. Be fair and reasonable, especially if you think they just may want to hire you again if they are satisfied with your work and pricing.
The pictures they are interested in are the ones I took when I went to see their show; no quote have been given - that's the question I have, how do I price those.
Jun 27, 2016 15:11:54 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Lizzy, good predicament to be in!!!
You should try to get a message to Fro, because Fro knows! LoL
He is, after all in that line of work. Track him down.
There is one fellow here but I can't remember who that has photographed bands extensively and I believe professionally. Good luck
SS
You should try to get a message to Fro, because Fro knows! LoL
He is, after all in that line of work. Track him down.
There is one fellow here but I can't remember who that has photographed bands extensively and I believe professionally. Good luck
SS
Hello SharpShooter! Your advice and good wishes are greatly appreciated!
Jun 27, 2016 15:35:13 #
lizzy5553 wrote:
Awesome!!! Thank you so much!! I had already quoted $50 for the single image and after that is when they asked about multiple images.
The way I priced was a decrease as show:
1 - $50.00 (in your case)
2 ~ 5 - $ 45.00 each (50+(4+45)) = $46.00 avg
6 ~ 10 - $ 40.00each (50+180+(5+40)) = $43.00 avg
This way the decrease is not as steep and protects the sales price.
Jun 28, 2016 11:41:55 #
lizzy5553 wrote:
A few weeks ago I went to see a kid's rock band pe... (show quote)
It depends on the size of the print. What size print would $50 get them?
Rongnongno has some good pricing structure as well as another one above.
Jun 28, 2016 18:22:34 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Lizzy, good predicament to be in!!!
You should try to get a message to Fro, because Fro knows! LoL
He is, after all in that line of work. Track him down.
There is one fellow here but I can't remember who that has photographed bands extensively and I believe professionally. Good luck
SS
You should try to get a message to Fro, because Fro knows! LoL
He is, after all in that line of work. Track him down.
There is one fellow here but I can't remember who that has photographed bands extensively and I believe professionally. Good luck
SS
Jun 28, 2016 20:53:28 #
lizzy5553 wrote:
A few weeks ago I went to see a kid's rock band pe... (show quote)
Full price for the first one, 75% for each additional. That's it. No volume discount, no special packages. That is what I would do, and it's what I have always done. People need to be reminded that photography costs money.
Others may have other opinions.
Jun 28, 2016 21:44:17 #
Rongnongno wrote:
The way I priced was a decrease as show:
1 - $50.00 (in your case)
2 ~ 5 - $ 45.00 each (50+(4+45)) = $46.00 avg
6 ~ 10 - $ 40.00each (50+180+(5+40)) = $43.00 avg
This way the decrease is not as steep and protects the sales price.
1 - $50.00 (in your case)
2 ~ 5 - $ 45.00 each (50+(4+45)) = $46.00 avg
6 ~ 10 - $ 40.00each (50+180+(5+40)) = $43.00 avg
This way the decrease is not as steep and protects the sales price.
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Yep.
This is what I would do as well. Assuming that the size is that of 8X10. If Smaller - Adjust accordingly. (If you have a 13X19 Printer.... Adjust for that size)
((If the people want a "poster size" you will have to adjust to that size and cost to you for out of house printing.))
Thank you, Ron. :-)
Jun 29, 2016 09:43:15 #
lizzy5553 wrote:
A few weeks ago I went to see a kid's rock band pe... (show quote)
I never discount my work. I provide a fair price. What I will do in order to close a deal is offer a different incentive - perhaps a free 30 min photo session, or a coupon with an expiration date for same that they can use or pass along to someone else.
When you go to a restaurant, do you get a quantity discount on the meals if you bring more guests? When you use a caterer for a large event, do you get a discount based on the number of people? Hardly. You might get coffee, an after dinner drink, maybe a dessert comp'd, but there is no benefit to lowering your price.
The rationale behind the coupon is to increase business using a promotional consideration, and it works beautifully.
Jun 29, 2016 12:31:12 #
Jun 30, 2016 12:01:27 #
[quote=DJO]Full price for the first one, 75% for each additional. That's it. No volume discount, no special packages. That is what I would do, and it's what I have always done. People need to be reminded that photography costs money.
Others may have other opinions.[/quote
Does that mean 75% discount?
Others may have other opinions.[/quote
Does that mean 75% discount?
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