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1 person likes it, the other doesn't--now what? i've never had a regular gig like this before, so should I shoot the way the guy i'm shooting for wants it?
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John Wright |
I'd say if you're being paid to shoot FOR someone, you should shoot it THEIR way. If you're shooting for yourself, shoot how you like it... My 2 copper bits! Good luck
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thanks john. i have a part 2: thanks again. ~mai
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John Wright |
Absolutely... :-) Just like you and I have different likes and dis-likes, different people will like some of your work and others won't. Don't ever take critiques of your work personal - it's just one person's opinion. If it happens to be the person paying you, you may have to adjust your style for that particular gig. It doesn't have to be your only work - it just happens to be what's paying the bills today!
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: ) gotcha. i don't take any critiques personally (which is why I came to this site). but I have to admit--i guess I find it can be nerve-wracking especially when I get totally different opinions on the same pictures (even tho i'm only shooting now for potential work/get published)! (ok--this is part 3)
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John Wright |
This sounds like it should be a paying gig to me. "Official photographer" says there should be some type of compensation. Once you get into jobs like this, I quickly lose the ability to comment (as I'm really just figuring out my rates myself). Shooting digital or film really makes no difference to me as far as the compensation and yes - if there are travel expenses, I think you either include them in your price or make arrangements to have them covered with the company. Of course, this is only my opinion and others may have a different take... :-)
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ok, thanks. : )
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William Koplitz |
Rule #1, always try to satisfy the person who is paying the bill - if you are going to charge you'd better be flexable. Rule #2, on assignment everything is being paid for by someone else as soon as you open the front door to leave.
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thanks william. actually--it's 2 separate people i'm mentioning here. basically, up until this point, i've been shooting on a TFP basis (to individuals that approached me for photos). in shooting for this 1 place, he uses my photos for his place, and I can use them as my 'tear sheets'. (and I treat this like it was a real job, so I definitely try and shoot the way he likes it). the other is from another place, and *they're* the one's who offered to make me their "official photographer". but I shoot digital, so figuring out what to charge is a bit more confusing. so how does one charge when shooting digital?
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Pamela K |
I think you should charge based on an hourly rate rather than a per picture rate. I've never done a paid assignment before, but have seen other photographers use this system. Agree before hand on some minimum number of pictures then charge an hourly rate. If they actually want prints rather than a CD/DVD with pictures on it, then also have them pay for the printing costs. To figure out the price/hour you would have to talk to other photographers in your area and see what they're typically paid on an assignment like this. Hope this helps. I'm sure other people here will have other ideas. Pam
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