Family reunion offer (1st job)
Mar 20, 2018 21:43:38 #
I am still new at this. Know how to work my camera in manual. Still working on understanding flash, shadpws etc. I have some time to practice also.
I have a possibility of shooting a family reunion this summer. It will be held outside so should not be a tough shoot. Don't know:
what to charge,
how to price photos
or the best way to get PAID orders.
Om sure everybody had a first job. Just looking for some direction. THANKS IN ADVANCE
I have a possibility of shooting a family reunion this summer. It will be held outside so should not be a tough shoot. Don't know:
what to charge,
how to price photos
or the best way to get PAID orders.
Om sure everybody had a first job. Just looking for some direction. THANKS IN ADVANCE
Mar 20, 2018 22:26:58 #
Nelcansan wrote:
I am still new at this. Know how to work my camera in manual. Still working on understanding flash, shadpws etc. I have some time to practice also.
I have a possibility of shooting a family reunion this summer. It will be held outside so should not be a tough shoot. Don't know:
what to charge,
how to price photos
or the best way to get PAID orders.
Om sure everybody had a first job. Just looking for some direction. THANKS IN ADVANCE
I have a possibility of shooting a family reunion this summer. It will be held outside so should not be a tough shoot. Don't know:
what to charge,
how to price photos
or the best way to get PAID orders.
Om sure everybody had a first job. Just looking for some direction. THANKS IN ADVANCE
If it were me and it is family, I would not charge. The goodwill in free advertising outweighs what you would charge. My 2 cents.
Mar 20, 2018 22:35:14 #
No it is a stranger. It was offered to an artist friend but he doesn't have time. Of course I would not charge if it were family.
Mar 20, 2018 22:42:39 #
An idea- there will be many more ideas posted I'm sure.
Charge each person a reasonable amount per image. A family reunion might have up to 100 people or more. So each person pays a little and you get a worthwhile amount. I'm assuming everyone will at least want a group picture. Email each buyer a printable Jpeg and you are out of the loop. Good luck. Bring a tall stepladder to do the group picture.
Charge each person a reasonable amount per image. A family reunion might have up to 100 people or more. So each person pays a little and you get a worthwhile amount. I'm assuming everyone will at least want a group picture. Email each buyer a printable Jpeg and you are out of the loop. Good luck. Bring a tall stepladder to do the group picture.
Mar 20, 2018 22:48:14 #
Like a automobile....put it in auto and forget about it. Life is too short to worry about it!
Mar 20, 2018 23:00:48 #
When I do these kinds of shoots, I ask that a donation in an amt of their choice, be made to a fav charity of my choosing.
Mar 20, 2018 23:15:24 #
Thinking, should I sell a family shot and a disc with other photos. Don't really wanna fool with individual picture orders.
Mar 21, 2018 01:06:41 #
Based on my experience with shooting family reunions, run for the nearest exit and don’t look back. They’ll try to tell you how to take the photos, they’ll argue with you, and they won’t want to pay you. Travel at your own risk.
Mar 21, 2018 01:17:05 #
BIGRO
Loc: NYC
Lesson I just learned, lighting lighting lighting, even on full auto you have to watch your lighting as it constantly changes. On manual, its rougher but practice makes better. check, double check your equipment and make sure you have spares, stay humble and do the best you can, if they like it thats all that matters. Can't help you with pricing, go check out youtube. The business side is a whole nother ballgame
Mar 21, 2018 07:28:35 #
You need to know how many people are involved.
What kind of pics are they expecting: full family shots, individual family groups, all the cousins, grandma/grandpa with the grandkids etc. Shoot thede first.
The venue: someone's house? a public park? etc. Visit the venue before hand to get some ideas on where to shoot. What if it rains?
Make sure you have a "go to" person before/during/after the event to organize/coordinate.
As for pricing:
I'd go with a flat fee for the event based on how long you'll be there, travel, pp work, etc.. How much to charge has a lot to do with the "going rate" in your area. Do some local research. Get paid by your "go to" person.
I like your idea of providing CDs but you need to determine up front how many this will be: one per person, one for each family sub-group, etc.
Build this in to your pricing. Some people I know who've done this kind of work post everything on a web-site and let guests buy whatever they like but it doesn't generate a lot of activity.
Anyway, that's my 2 cents!
Good luck!
What kind of pics are they expecting: full family shots, individual family groups, all the cousins, grandma/grandpa with the grandkids etc. Shoot thede first.
The venue: someone's house? a public park? etc. Visit the venue before hand to get some ideas on where to shoot. What if it rains?
Make sure you have a "go to" person before/during/after the event to organize/coordinate.
As for pricing:
I'd go with a flat fee for the event based on how long you'll be there, travel, pp work, etc.. How much to charge has a lot to do with the "going rate" in your area. Do some local research. Get paid by your "go to" person.
I like your idea of providing CDs but you need to determine up front how many this will be: one per person, one for each family sub-group, etc.
Build this in to your pricing. Some people I know who've done this kind of work post everything on a web-site and let guests buy whatever they like but it doesn't generate a lot of activity.
Anyway, that's my 2 cents!
Good luck!
Mar 21, 2018 07:33:42 #
From my impression of your experience, I would not charge at all. If you charge, you are telling the client in essence that you are a fully qualified professional and that they can expect a professional result. I would go to them, tell them your limited experience and offer to shoot for free. Just to get the experience and a reference. Then you will have a little portfolio to show the next (paying) client. I just did a baby shoot for free. I do not feel that I have a complete handle on the features of my camera for that kind of situation and therefore, since it is practice for me, I don't charge.
Mar 21, 2018 07:42:25 #
Nelcansan wrote:
I am still new at this. Know how to work my camera in manual. Still working on understanding flash, shadpws etc. I have some time to practice also.
I have a possibility of shooting a family reunion this summer. It will be held outside so should not be a tough shoot. Don't know:
what to charge,
how to price photos
or the best way to get PAID orders.
Om sure everybody had a first job. Just looking for some direction. THANKS IN ADVANCE
I have a possibility of shooting a family reunion this summer. It will be held outside so should not be a tough shoot. Don't know:
what to charge,
how to price photos
or the best way to get PAID orders.
Om sure everybody had a first job. Just looking for some direction. THANKS IN ADVANCE
True, everybody has a first job---but rethink if you are seriously ready.
Have you served as a second for any previous job?
Mar 21, 2018 09:10:13 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
True, everybody has a first job---but rethink if you are seriously ready.
Have you served as a second for any previous job?
Have you served as a second for any previous job?
I've done this: 75 - 100 photos on DVD slideshow with music at $50 each, 16x20 poster of group shot at $30, individual shots 8.5x11 for $15 and 5x7s at $10, all non-negotiable. Good luck.
Also, take charge right off the bat. You direct them in posing for shots. Find a small floral area, or other area with a nice background, and use this space as a little studio for portraits, couples and small groups.
Mar 21, 2018 09:14:12 #
I agree with nikonbug; do the shoot for the experience. A reunion means potentially a lot of different people seeing what you do, and if your photos turn out well your business aspirations could take off and fly high. Best of luck to you.
Mar 21, 2018 09:22:25 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
If you shoot for the experience you will continue to shoot for the experience. If you think outdoor is a snap, you have another think coming because it can be extremely difficult. I suggest you work for a seasoned professional photographer for a few shoots. If you want to work for free – that's the way you do it. Shooting civilians for free is a never-ending-story. They know you did it once, they will expect it again and again. If you are going to remain an amateur – no problem – get after it.
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