Whats a fair price
Jun 16, 2018 23:01:16 #
I shoot this photo a few weeks ago and decided to see what it was like blown up to a 20x30 and framed it since I liked it so much. Several coworkers have asked if I was willing to sell it and I'm trying to determine a fair price. The print was 20 dollars and the frame and matting was another 115 dollars. Any advice would be helpful. I am including a photo of the finished item and the original copy below. Thank you for all honest opinions.
Jun 16, 2018 23:06:58 #
Jun 16, 2018 23:10:05 #
out4life2016 wrote:
Co-Workers, I would charge them what it costs me for the print and let them have it framed the way they want.That is me.I shoot this photo a few weeks ago and decided to see what it was like blown up to a 20x30 and framed it since I liked it so much. Several coworkers have asked if I was willing to sell it and I'm trying to determine a fair price. The print was 20 dollars and the frame and matting was another 115 dollars. Any advice would be helpful. I am including a photo of the finished item and the original copy below. Thank you for all honest opinions.
Jun 16, 2018 23:12:36 #
Is it me or is the surface of the surface of the water on top, not parallel to the horizontal parts of the frame? Just asking....
Jun 16, 2018 23:12:41 #
out4life2016 wrote:
I shoot this photo a few weeks ago and decided to see what it was like blown up to a 20x30 and framed it since I liked it so much. Several coworkers have asked if I was willing to sell it and I'm trying to determine a fair price. The print was 20 dollars and the frame and matting was another 115 dollars. Any advice would be helpful. I am including a photo of the finished item and the original copy below. Thank you for all honest opinions.
One rule of thumb, which may not apply, is figure out what it cost you, multiply by 3, and that should be the selling price.
Your have $135 into the item. 3 times $135 would be $405.
Just consider that as a starting point and go up or down from there.
Jun 16, 2018 23:13:16 #
I was thinking of just selling them the print at cost. At the same time I'm trying to work toward a new camera and better equipment. I enjoy the hobby but it is an expensive one and being a single parent with a very limited budget if I can make a little it would be nice .
Jun 16, 2018 23:16:12 #
The ground on top is not parallel with the horizon. Probably why the water runs to the side of the creek bed.
Jun 16, 2018 23:18:59 #
Typically, for a semi-pro, I'd call it twice your sunk costs. But if you're aspiring to go pro, and this will lead to some exposure, much less. And, if you can afford it, I'd agree with JD750 for a friend, but not an acquaintance. It's a beautiful image and nice framing job.
Andy
Andy
Jun 16, 2018 23:23:42 #
AndyH wrote:
Typically, for a semi-pro, I'd call it twice your sunk costs. But if you're aspiring to go pro, and this will lead to some exposure, much less. And, if you can afford it, I'd agree with JD750 for a friend, but not an acquaintance. It's a beautiful image and nice framing job.
Andy
Andy
And I agree with you.
Jun 16, 2018 23:24:16 #
Jun 16, 2018 23:26:18 #
Thank you Andy, I try not to mix my job with my outside life so they are all just acquaintances. It is leading to some exposure but I'm no where near ready to go pro. Just booking a few side gigs with family portriats and graduation pics.
Jun 16, 2018 23:51:33 #
If you want to make money at it then about $450.00. If you just want to be nice then sell it framed for your cost. Or you could just give them copies of the prints and let them frame it however they want to.
Jun 17, 2018 00:31:41 #
JD750 wrote:
Is it me or is the surface of the surface of the water on top, not parallel to the horizontal parts of the frame? Just asking....
I see that.
Jun 17, 2018 00:35:58 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Co-Workers, I would charge them what it costs me for the print and let them have it framed the way they want.That is me.
Jun 17, 2018 00:48:06 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
JD750 wrote:
Is it me or is the surface of the surface of the water on top, not parallel to the horizontal parts of the frame? Just asking....
I noticed that too right away. The image doesn't appear to be straight, but since there is no true horizontal or vertical lines to compare to, its hard to be certain. It may be dead on. But, the image also appears to be very soft, probably as a results of the 75-300 lens which is considered one of the most mediocre in the Canon line-up. Luckily, its a long exposure intended to feel serene with a milky waterfall, so the lack of sharpness is less of an issue then it might otherwise be. As suggested by someone else I would offer to print it out, charge his co-workers for the cost of the print, and let them frame it themselves. I don't think the image is good enough to charge someone more than $150 framed.
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