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Oct 22, 2018 09:30:31   #
jrw_mdus Loc: Elk River Basin, Cecil County MD, USA
 
I take and post on marine traffic ship pictures, some 200. A reality show producer has approached asking to use one or two in an upcoming documentary on ship disasters how much should I charge for the use. Any one have any experience?

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Oct 22, 2018 09:34:02   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
They sought you out. Ask them to submit an offer and terms. Then you have something to react to.

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Oct 22, 2018 09:38:15   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 

--Bob
dsmeltz wrote:
They sought you out. Ask them to submit an offer and terms. Then you have something to react to.

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Oct 22, 2018 09:56:57   #
dborengasser
 
dsmeltz wrote:
They sought you out. Ask them to submit an offer and terms. Then you have something to react to.


A fundamental principle/proverb concerning negotiating is "whoever gives a price first is at disadvantage". That being said, it's good to have an approximate fair price in mind, and if you must go first add at least 20% to that.

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Oct 22, 2018 10:00:42   #
saxman71 Loc: Wenatchee
 
Yes. They should make you an offer. In my somewhat limited experience (two newspapers), they should have a standard amount they pay for photos from people they haven't directly hired.

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Oct 22, 2018 12:34:12   #
Stardust Loc: Central Illinois
 
These type of shows almost always have standard rates they pay, although obviously dependent on how rare the photo the more negotiable. May also ask for a credit line when credits are shown if that is worth anything to you.

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Oct 22, 2018 13:31:23   #
jrw_mdus Loc: Elk River Basin, Cecil County MD, USA
 
Did ask for a credit line. Just got a msg if they use my pics they will make an offer. in that the ship sank in 2015 no additional pics can be taken.

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Oct 22, 2018 13:33:36   #
artBob Loc: Near Chicago
 
jrw_mdus wrote:
Did ask for a credit line. Just got a msg if they use my pics they will make an offer. in that the ship sank in 2015 no additional pics can be taken.

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Oct 22, 2018 13:36:59   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
jrw_mdus wrote:
Did ask for a credit line. Just got a msg if they use my pics they will make an offer. in that the ship sank in 2015 no additional pics can be taken.


Rarity increases the value.

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Oct 22, 2018 17:37:36   #
Stardust Loc: Central Illinois
 
dborengasser wrote:
A fundamental principle/proverb concerning negotiating is "whoever gives a price first is at disadvantage". That being said, it's good to have an approximate fair price in mind, and if you must go first add at least 20% to that.
Another one is "whoever is willing to walk away has the advantage".

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Oct 22, 2018 18:33:39   #
Vietnam Vet
 
They already know what they are going to pay you

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Oct 23, 2018 06:10:29   #
wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
 
jrw_mdus wrote:
I take and post on marine traffic ship pictures, some 200. A reality show producer has approached asking to use one or two in an upcoming documentary on ship disasters how much should I charge for the use. Any one have any experience?


There are photographic marketing books that will be able to give you a ballpark figure. Look/search under "photographic market".

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Oct 23, 2018 07:36:05   #
traderjohn Loc: New York City
 
jrw_mdus wrote:
I take and post on marine traffic ship pictures, some 200. A reality show producer has approached asking to use one or two in an upcoming documentary on ship disasters how much should I charge for the use. Any one have any experience?


Your name as the photographer is as important as the price.

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Oct 23, 2018 08:09:59   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
jrw_mdus wrote:
I take and post on marine traffic ship pictures, some 200. A reality show producer has approached asking to use one or two in an upcoming documentary on ship disasters how much should I charge for the use. Any one have any experience?


I'm guessing that other people have ship pictures available, so asking too much is like saying "Goodbye." I have no idea what to charge, but I doubt it would be in the hundreds. Let us know how this turns out.

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Oct 23, 2018 08:16:31   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Great suggestion!
Mark
dsmeltz wrote:
They sought you out. Ask them to submit an offer and terms. Then you have something to react to.

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