Estate photography
Mar 7, 2013 20:40:37 #
My neighbor has asked me to photograph her estate jewelry and interior of her home with all her art work and collectables. .. I have no idea what to charge this lady...Please help.
Thanks Jane
Thanks Jane
Mar 7, 2013 20:54:31 #
A good starting point will be 250 per day plus the cost of the photographs, that's 31.25 an hour for 8 hours of work
janiegirl53 wrote:
My neighbor has asked me to photograph her estate jewelry and interior of her home with all her art work and collectables. .. I have no idea what to charge this lady...Please help.
Thanks Jane
Thanks Jane
Mar 7, 2013 21:20:43 #
Mar 7, 2013 21:24:07 #
I would think a lot would depend on how close you are as friends and neighbors
Mar 7, 2013 21:33:01 #
She has beautiful things, very unique pieces from Germany, and a Southwestern style of beautiful artifacts
Mar 7, 2013 21:40:20 #
janiegirl53 wrote:
She has beautiful things, very unique pieces from Germany, and a Southwestern style of beautiful artifacts
I am sure she would be more than happy to barter with you if you like.
Mar 7, 2013 21:47:11 #
Jewelry can be tricky to shoot, due to the reflections, and DOF requirements. I would be tempted to use a massive scrim type defuser between the main light and the object being photographed, or perhaps a light box, or shoot outside on an overcast day.
You need soft-diffuse light, and you need to get the white balance correct. (I would shoot a grey card, perhaps even as the background upon which the jewellery sits.)
This link seems to offer sound advice ... http://www.mkdigitaldirect.com/tips/jewelry_photography_tips.html#1
You need soft-diffuse light, and you need to get the white balance correct. (I would shoot a grey card, perhaps even as the background upon which the jewellery sits.)
This link seems to offer sound advice ... http://www.mkdigitaldirect.com/tips/jewelry_photography_tips.html#1
Mar 7, 2013 21:49:16 #
What to charge? Time and materials seems like a fair approach. Figure out what hourly rate you will be happy with, record all material costs, and charge on that basis.
Mar 7, 2013 21:59:55 #
Mar 8, 2013 07:13:23 #
I just completed my first product shoot. It was the most difficult challenge I have faced in photography. Light and shadows are critical. Also the consistency of the background with the most subtle change in light changing the colour of background. Good luck. ps Made $80.00 an hour for a 22 hour shoot.
Mar 8, 2013 10:18:58 #
I've done a lot of this type assignment to record the assets. I charge 100 per hour and provide the photos on cd. The purpose is just to identify the objects and home; not for use to try to sell them. It allows the heirs to see what was there.
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