Pricing for HS senior sessions
Jun 18, 2018 16:02:37 #
Areas differ, but I can tell you my pricing in the suburban Denver area.
Session is $300. some sample print prices: 8x10 - $85, 5x7-$75, 11x14- $135, A album 8x11 is $700 for 20 sides.
Average sale is $1500-$1800 range. I do discount prices based on order size. 80% of by business is from referrals.
The size of their house, the brand of car they drive, has zero to do with what they will spend. It depends on the experience you provide, the quality of your work, and most of all how much they value photography.
IMO, it is fine to shoot for free. HOWEVER, consider it practice/training, not something that will generate referrals. It MIGHT, but don't count on it and do not do it for that reason.
Session is $300. some sample print prices: 8x10 - $85, 5x7-$75, 11x14- $135, A album 8x11 is $700 for 20 sides.
Average sale is $1500-$1800 range. I do discount prices based on order size. 80% of by business is from referrals.
The size of their house, the brand of car they drive, has zero to do with what they will spend. It depends on the experience you provide, the quality of your work, and most of all how much they value photography.
IMO, it is fine to shoot for free. HOWEVER, consider it practice/training, not something that will generate referrals. It MIGHT, but don't count on it and do not do it for that reason.
Jun 18, 2018 18:37:26 #
Barbershots wrote:
Opportunity has presented itself for a coworker needing senior photos for her daughter. She likes the sports work I do.
Gear and knowledge I have, just not sure of pricing, could lead to lot's of referrals,as her daughter is very popular.
Thanks in advance
Gear and knowledge I have, just not sure of pricing, could lead to lot's of referrals,as her daughter is very popular.
Thanks in advance
Make sure you tell or list a regular price for your work. Then if you decide to, discount it to your heart's content. That way they know your work has value and this is a deal.
Jun 19, 2018 00:27:56 #
Jaackil
Loc: Massachusetts
ggenova64 wrote:
Just do the shot for free and include the photos!
And while your at it when you are done give them your camera and lenses. Throw in any strobes you use. SMH.
Your time has value. Charge what your time is worth. I have a lot of co workers if If you shoot one for free where does it stop? Also if you shoot suzy’s for free and you then get referred by Suzy to Debbie and tells Debbie you did them for free then Debbie is going to want hers for free too and where does it end?
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