How Should I Price a jpg? I have set prices for photos that I print; however, today, I was requested for a jpg, not a print. What would you suggest as a price? Same as 4x6, 5x7, 8x10...

dalematt Loc: Goderich, Ontario, Canada

I have set prices for photos that I print; however, today, I was requested for a jpg, not a print.

What would you suggest as a price? Same as 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, or something else?

Would there be any other suggestions to consider other than price?

Thanks,
Dale

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

I would not release a file unless it was under extreme circumstances. Once they have your file they can do anything with it. They can use it as much as they want in print or however.

That being said I have done it and done it for no charge but to ask for a tag.

J. R.

dalematt Loc: Goderich, Ontario, Canada

Gifted One wrote:

I would not release a file unless it was under extreme circumstances. Once they have your file they can do anything with it. They can use it as much as they want in print or however.

That being said I have done it and done it for no charge but to ask for a tag.

J. R.

Sorry for not understanding, but what do you mean by asking "for a tag"?

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

dalematt wrote:

Sorry for not understanding, but what do you mean by asking "for a tag"?

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I think he means a 'Bye-line' ...or 'Credit' ( Your name with the picture, when used)

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

Photographer identified and credit given, tagged as to authorship.

J. R.

well put Pablo

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

I sell lots of my Photographic Art at Fine Art America and I do check the box that indicates the original digital file also is for sale.

All of my digital files are priced at $99 but I maintain ownership. If someone wants ownership so they can do what they want, the price is $499. So far I have had two companies buy two files with ownership.

I also make special exceptions for 501(c)(3) organizations, and for Internet or print use with attribution, anywhere from $0 (charities that I like) to $99,999 (charities that I don't like).

picsman Loc: Scotland

I sell jpgs to mountain bikers, skiers and paddlers from their race events. For some mountain bike events there are other photogs so prices are competitive and depend on resolution. For example for a Facebook/twitter use a small resolution of about 0.5mb and low price is set, for say 1mb a higher price and for full size high resolution another higher price. I tend to set my print price to produce the same margin as a download, so you could do the reverse perhaps. All sales have a personal use license only, a commercial license price would be set higher again.

dalematt Loc: Goderich, Ontario, Canada

It turned out that this person wanted the photo for family Christmas cards. I ended up not charging her when she agreed that I could have my watermark on it which I kept small and to the corner where it could not be cropped yet still be seen.

I was caught off guard by this and now have a much better idea on how to handle it if it ever happens again.

Thanks to everyone who helped me.

Dale

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

So, what would you do now? Today it looks like a Christmas card! Have a great Thanksgiving.

J. R.

dalematt wrote:

It turned out that this person wanted the photo for family Christmas cards. I ended up not charging her when she agreed that I could have my watermark on it which I kept small and to the corner where it could not be cropped yet still be seen.

I was caught off guard by this and now have a much better idea on how to handle it if it ever happens again.

Thanks to everyone who helped me.

Dale

dalematt Loc: Goderich, Ontario, Canada

Gifted One wrote:

So, what would you do now? Today it looks like a Christmas card! Have a great Thanksgiving.

J. R.

I will establish a personal use price. I am considering the price I charge for a 5 x 7 print. My watermark will also be on the photo.

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

I think it's important to TAG the image. J. R.

dalematt wrote:

I will establish a personal use price. I am considering the price I charge for a 5 x 7 print. My watermark will also be on the photo.

MtnMan Loc: ID

Of course anyone can scan an image and then process it as they wish including cloning out tags. In the end you depend on the integrity of your customers.

dalematt Loc: Goderich, Ontario, Canada

MtnMan wrote:

Of course anyone can scan an image and then process it as they wish including cloning out tags. In the end you depend on the integrity of your customers.

I agree.

MtnMan Loc: ID

Gifted One wrote:

I would not release a file unless it was under extreme circumstances. Once they have your file they can do anything with it. They can use it as much as they want in print or however.

That being said I have done it and done it for no charge but to ask for a tag.

J. R.

Anyone can scan your photos with a printer. You only accomplish self delusion by "not release a file".

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Joe, in my mind it is who wants your file. If it is a not for profit, I would give it to them with the agreement you get a credit line photos by Joe. If it is a friend, I would give it to them.

If a large corporation wants it I would charge them the going rate that you feel comfortable with.

The key is you want to retain the rights for the image and you are granting one time usage.