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Jul 24, 2012 13:18:12   #
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What to charge for pictures of used cars
mafadecay wrote:
crochetgran wrote:
mafadecay wrote:
You see the thing is a debate is one thing but when silly squabbles continue from thread to thread people are rightly getting put off. Even the OP states they should have known better than to ask and this is wrong. The question was what should I charge. Not do you think I should be doing the shoot.

Everybody is entitled to free speach but I am getting sick of this child like level and you are actually spoiling things for others. Please will everybody have respect for others and think before you post. I did say Please.

Fotostan you bring a lot of this on your self most of the time. All this could have been avoided if only you did not bomb in the way you do. Robert-photos why bite, you have been here before just try and rise above it?

None of these comments are helping anybody and pretty soon both of your opinions are soon going to get completely ignored by everybody on every post you make.
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mafadecay,
I love old cars. Love the pics.
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I bet you do but what has this got to do with me? I can't even see any pics of cars on this thread.

I also love taking pictures of old cars, and old tractors although I do not get the chance very often. There is some stunnung HDR potential in them and I am not too keen on HDR. They have such character. You just know that each car has a story to tell. I would love to own a Nissan Figaro or a classic Mini Cooper or VW bug.

If you look on youtube and type in car photography shoot there are some interesting videos.
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I am sorry. There was pics of old cars at he bottom of your post last night and I thought you had put them on. I don't see them today either. Sorry.
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Jul 24, 2012 01:55:27   #
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What to charge for pictures of used cars
mafadecay wrote:
You see the thing is a debate is one thing but when silly squabbles continue from thread to thread people are rightly getting put off. Even the OP states they should have known better than to ask and this is wrong. The question was what should I charge. Not do you think I should be doing the shoot.

Everybody is entitled to free speach but I am getting sick of this child like level and you are actually spoiling things for others. Please will everybody have respect for others and think before you post. I did say Please.

Fotostan you bring a lot of this on your self most of the time. All this could have been avoided if only you did not bomb in the way you do. Robert-photos why bite, you have been here before just try and rise above it?

None of these comments are helping anybody and pretty soon both of your opinions are soon going to get completely ignored by everybody on every post you make.
You see the thing is a debate is one thing but whe... (show quote)


mafadecay,
I love old cars. Love the pics.
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Jul 24, 2012 01:52:26   #
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What to charge for pictures of used cars
travlnman46 wrote:
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.


Hi crochetgran: Interesting question, As others have mentioned here, I would qualify what the dealer expects. How often will you need to shoot? How many shots per car or truck, Usually there is one of the front, sides, rear, interoir, plus possibly a motor shot and an inside the trunkshot. You can charge by the shot, by the car, or by the hour. How much is your time worth to you? You can always ask him what he feels is fair and should you disagree, share with him exactly what is involved and why you think he is to low. Another thought is a flat monthly fee, he gives you a weekly list of cars he wants you to photograph, you shoot and either give him a disk or you post them yourself at his website, I'd charge extra for that. I know I didn't answer your question but thought you might like a few ideas to think over. I'm sure other will have in put to add to mine... Hope this helps some.
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Travlman46,
Thank you. Your answers do help. I appreciate it.
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Jul 24, 2012 01:44:05   #
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What to charge for pictures of used cars
kmohr3 wrote:
More power to you crochetgran, congrats on getting yourself a nice little gig. I wish I could find the same thing. You have every right to accept a job like this and hope you do well at it.


kmohr3,
Thank you. I was at the car lot with a friend and we were talking about me taking photos and he overheard us and ask me if I could do it. It just kind of happened. I wish you good luck finding your gig.
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Jul 24, 2012 01:39:16   #
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What to charge for pictures of used cars
les_stockton wrote:
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.
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Les,
Thank you for the advice. I am a retired lady and I just do photography for something to do and to supplement my income a little but I still don't want to do it for nothing or too cheap. I will do what you have said and if he thinks it is to much he can find someone else. Thank you I do appreciate your advice.
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Jul 23, 2012 02:40:27   #
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What to charge for pictures of used cars
jimmya wrote:
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
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Thank you Jim for the good information. Yes, I have a dslr camera.
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Jul 23, 2012 02:36:42   #
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What to charge for pictures of used cars
[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.
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Jul 23, 2012 02:34:14   #
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What to charge for pictures of used cars
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.
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Jul 21, 2012 13:33:07   #
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What to charge for pictures of used cars
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.
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Jul 21, 2012 13:06:24   #
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What do I charge for pictures of cars?
I have a used car dealer wanting me to take pictures of cars for his website. How would you charge for that? Any help would be appreciated.
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Feb 8, 2012 13:47:35   #
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Problem taking pictures
Thank you. I will watch for the updates.
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Feb 7, 2012 22:09:04   #
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Problem taking pictures
Thank you to all of you. You all gave me about the same advice so I read the manual to find out how to reset it and set it back to factory settings. It is back to perfect again. Thank you all so much.
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Feb 7, 2012 14:27:11   #
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Problem taking pictures
I have been taking pictures with my Sony a230 for about six months with no problems. But in the last couple of weeks I can't seem to get a picture that isn't blurry. Even on the sports setting the picture is blurry like either I am moving or the subject is moving. If I take a close up like a flower the flower will be blurry and the background sharp when it should be the other way around.
I think I have something set wrong in it but I can't figure out what. I would appreciate any advice you might have.
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Jan 14, 2012 12:58:05   #
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What can I do
Please do not post your own stuff, create your topic for that. Thank you.


This is why I NEVER ask a question or answer one on here. There are always people who are mean and think they own the site.
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Aug 22, 2011 02:14:48   #
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Shooting night pictures
Thank you for your help. I am not giving up. The picture you put up has a lot of light in it, from the windows and from the light behind the building in what looks to be a parking lot. I have been able to take pictures with a lot of light around the subject like the stump picture. So maybe I just don't have enough light. I am not sure I can afford an external flash. I guess I don't have to take night shots most of the time I was just fascinated by some of the night shots I have seen and would like to take some.
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