 Timothy W. Morris |
What to charge a friend for MySpace photos Good day all, A friend of mine, who is in a garage-type rock & roll band, asked me if I would go to one of their upcoming shows (at a bar & grill type place) and take photographs of him & his band for their Music MySpace page. He is willing to pay for the photos, but I really have no clue what to charge. I'm far from being a pro, and have never done a location shoot before, at least for the sole purpose of making money. Just in my preliminary cost estimate, I've only been able to figure out travel expenses, which I basically figured out how much in gas money it would cost me to get there, and back, and then doubled it. Even this seems rather low. I also feel that I should be reimbursed the cover charge. After that, I really don't know what to charge for photos that will be used online. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks!
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Jerry Frazier |
You dont charge friends for something like this. At least, I wouldn't. Maybe the gas and the cover charge, but that's it. If you really want to get into it, it's probably worth around $500 - $1,000. But, you probably wouldn't want to charge your friend that. I assume you are providing low res images for the web? I might do something like this... -Free = logo placed on the images. This isn't like a normal commercial deal. You're just helping a friend out. I'd probably just give them a CD, and use the images for my own advertising. But, if you want to charge, I provided some reasonable rates that might apply. Especially given your experience with this kind of thing.
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
I'm with Jerry. I'd charge maybe for the gas and cover, but that would be all, for a friend. Chalk it up to the experience you will be getting in this type of shoot.
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Debby A. Tabb |
I agree also! and after looking at your web site, I see you have an interest in Portraiture but do need some more experience and direction. So if it were myself, I would look at this opportunity as a FREE model and have fun really posing them and taking candids with more expression/animation. The Band should really give you a lot to work with. Then make sure they post your contribution and credit on their my space. Again ,what a great opportunity for you ! *and always remember that "word of mouth" is your best advertizing, so when one of your "fans"(close friends,lol) asked for a small favor early in your career, you just got your self a LOAD of free advertizing! I hope this helps, Debby
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