Making money out of photography

[Tataruka]

Hi all.

My hobby is photography and it has grown to be something more. I would like to know how much to charge a client for a photo? I've got a lot of offers, but have no idea what to ask for my services. Does anyone have some advice? I will not be printing the photo's but I will give them on a memory stick. And most likely be doing makeup and effects too.

Anyone with advice can post it here or pm me.
Thank you
Jenine

[Sprocky]

Tataruka, my first word of advice...

If it is a stunning shot, sell prints only!

Please explain in more detail what the client wants. If they want you to do a shoot for them, charge them! If they want to buy a current pic, you must decide what it's worth, but try not to let them get the hi-res digital image.

[Tataruka]

what I'm going to do is start small and just do one person shoots of maybe couple shoots. I've already done something like that for fun. I just have no idea what to charge at all?

[nan]

if it's for a wedding or something like that, you can count the hours... but I don't know your salary/hour

good luck

[BluTuna]

Go to your local photo studio and ask how much they charge for portraits, weddings etc. That will give you an idea.

I agree with Sprocky, don't give away your high-res images, if they want something for their screen saver, give them smaller images.

Photographers never give away their negatives.

Good luck!

[Amoli]

There is a major PHOTO EXPO going on this weekend until Sunday at the DOME in Randburg.

Maybe go and chat with some photographers

I have a friend who will be showing there, and I know that he very easily shares information... sure you will find more of them.

[harrys]

Thanks Amoli I think I will take her and maybe I'll learn something too

[Tataruka]

TanK you everyone! It really helped a lot!