What to charge for pictures of used cars
Jul 21, 2012 13:33:07 #
I have a used car dealer wanting me to take pictures of cars for his website. What should I charge for this? I don't consider myself an expert but i have taken pictures of many parties for family and friends and been told I take better pictures than they have paid for. Thank you for your help.
Jul 22, 2012 11:01:26 #
Jul 22, 2012 11:41:53 #
[quote=crochetgran]I have a used car dealer wanting me to take pictures of cars for his website. What should I charge for this? I don't consider myself an expert but i have taken pictures of many parties for family and friends and been told I take better pictures than they have paid for. Thank you for your help.[.....
... let a pro do this type of shooting... and you continue on with your "party shoots"
... let a pro do this type of shooting... and you continue on with your "party shoots"
Jul 22, 2012 12:01:43 #
crochetgran wrote:
I have a used car dealer wanting me to take pictures of cars for his website. What should I charge for this? I don't consider myself an expert but i have taken pictures of many parties for family and friends and been told I take better pictures than they have paid for. Thank you for your help.
Since you've admittedly not done this type of shooting before you may want to feel out your client to see what he'd be willing or would expect to pay.
Things to consider. Will you have to post process?
These photos will be published on the World Wide Web meaning that even people in India can see them.
What type of camera are you using, a dslr I hope?
Explain all these things up front and then come to an agreement that makes you both happy.
By the hour is fine except when, on a particular day, he has only one new car to add... then by the hour won't work.
At least this is what I would do.
Good Luck, Jim
Jul 22, 2012 19:15:02 #
crochetgran wrote:
I have a used car dealer wanting me to take pictures of cars for his website. What should I charge for this? I don't consider myself an expert but i have taken pictures of many parties for family and friends and been told I take better pictures than they have paid for. Thank you for your help.
You might want to consider something like $30-50/hr with a one hr minimum to cover travel, setup etc.
Jul 22, 2012 21:21:15 #
Take a look at www.Autohound.ca if you need a reference of what angles to shoot, use a Circ Polarizer to cut down glare.
Jul 22, 2012 21:56:15 #
[quote=FOTOSTAN][quote=crochetgran]I have a used car dealer wanting me to take pictures of cars for his website. What should I charge for this? I don't consider myself an expert but i have taken pictures of many parties for family and friends and been told I take better pictures than they have paid for. Thank you for your help.[.....
... let a pro do this type of shooting... and you continue on with your "party shoots"[/quote]
FOTOSTAN, i'm going to jump past the "you're a jerk" talk. Why do you hate yourself? What's wrong buddy.. you can talk to us!
... let a pro do this type of shooting... and you continue on with your "party shoots"[/quote]
FOTOSTAN, i'm going to jump past the "you're a jerk" talk. Why do you hate yourself? What's wrong buddy.. you can talk to us!
Jul 23, 2012 02:34:14 #
I have done other types of photography like senior pictures and children but that is usually packages. This would be a few cars a week. Yes, I have a dslr camera.
Jul 23, 2012 02:36:42 #
[quote=FOTOSTAN][quote=crochetgran]I have a used car dealer wanting me to take pictures of cars for his website. What should I charge for this? I don't consider myself an expert but i have taken pictures of many parties for family and friends and been told I take better pictures than they have paid for. Thank you for your help.[.....
... let a pro do this type of shooting... and you continue on with your "party shoots"[/quote]
I should have known better than to ask a question on here. I always get smart mouth when I do.
... let a pro do this type of shooting... and you continue on with your "party shoots"[/quote]
I should have known better than to ask a question on here. I always get smart mouth when I do.
Jul 23, 2012 02:40:27 #
jimmya wrote:
quote=crochetgran I have a used car dealer wantin... (show quote)
Thank you Jim for the good information. Yes, I have a dslr camera.
Jul 23, 2012 11:41:57 #
[quote=Stef C][quote=FOTOSTAN]
.....my reply to you. Jump or not jump that is up to you. I have the RIGHT to express my thoughts pertaing to photography. (and will continue)
crochetgran wrote:
I have a used car dealer wanting me to take pictur... (show quote)
.....my reply to you. Jump or not jump that is up to you. I have the RIGHT to express my thoughts pertaing to photography. (and will continue)
Jul 23, 2012 15:44:33 #
[quote=Stef C][quote=FOTOSTAN]
No, he can't. Take a look at his profile and posting history. :thumbdown:
crochetgran wrote:
I have a used car dealer wanting me to take pictur... (show quote)
No, he can't. Take a look at his profile and posting history. :thumbdown:
Jul 23, 2012 16:45:22 #
[quote=robert-photos][quote=Stef C]
...... WHO gave you the authority to grade me on my postings ????
FOTOSTAN wrote:
quote=crochetgran I have a used car dealer wantin... (show quote)
...... WHO gave you the authority to grade me on my postings ????
Jul 23, 2012 16:49:03 #
Consider what your time is worth to you. Consider any costs you will incur in providing him the photos for his website. How much time will you spend in post processing and uploading to him?
I suspect that he'll get the photos, say "great" and then ask for an edit, or something else such as coming out to reshoot something.
I've done a lot of stuff on the cheap, and customers never appreciate it. In the end, you have to decide how much your time is worth. And if they decide that it's too much, so what. They can get someone else to do it cheaper, and you can spend your time doing what you like to do, rather than doing a job for someone who doesn't appreciate it.
I suspect that he'll get the photos, say "great" and then ask for an edit, or something else such as coming out to reshoot something.
I've done a lot of stuff on the cheap, and customers never appreciate it. In the end, you have to decide how much your time is worth. And if they decide that it's too much, so what. They can get someone else to do it cheaper, and you can spend your time doing what you like to do, rather than doing a job for someone who doesn't appreciate it.
Jul 23, 2012 17:05:34 #
FOTOSTAN wrote:
...... WHO gave you the authority to grade me on my postings ????
Learn how to read. I did not grade you.
I asked forum members to read your posts so they would be informed.
I ask them now (after they read your posts) to make their own decision:
Troll...... or...... (as self-proclaimed) a professional :?:
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