the Economics of Photography

[abortretryfail]

average or conservative[/b] figure of the fee of the different photo sessions available, so that anyone who wants to avail of such services will have an idea to how much they cost. thanks.

you can find that in the CODB Calculator I posted above

I've made a few updates so it now allows for usage

USAGE again is how much you will charge for someone to use your photo
because you are not giving the photo to them. you are the copyright holder and
are allowing them to use the photo.

say, a local resort that's just going to use the photo for a poster on site will be charged less
than one that will be using it on billboards and international travel magazine ads

this is the example I gave earlier...

Stock Photo Price Calculator

the problem though is that clients here in Cebu refuse to reason with that so most photographers
hide it in their photography rates

another thing is to always have them sign an agreement if possible that stipulates
the use of the photos. I usually specify that in my project estimates that photography
will be for so-and-so purpose and have them sign it when we reach an agreement.

always specify terms as well. like you require 50% down payment, down payment
is not refundable in case of cancellation, the client will only be given photos when paid in full, etc...

some also add that the client is given exclusive use of the photos for two years.
after that the photographer has the right to resell all non-proprietary images
these are images that don't hold logos, trademarks, recognizable patented/copyrighted items
these would be what you can now sell as stock photos

and if people are involved in your shoot please always have them sign a model release
some even go as far as to have owners/business mangers sign a location release

[dozen]

this thread is very informative. thank you.. very well said.. i could not agree more.

[philjewel]

Bravo! Very well written and thought out.....

[cardinal]

up up up up up up up

[jadestoner]

very informative kaayo ni master abort! I've talked about this to my friends who are hiring professional wedding photographers a few days ago and they asked me why the prices are so high. I told them this after being able to read your posts here:

"YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR JUD WHEN IT COMES TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY. I told them that you can let me shoot your wedding but I will never produce the stunning photos and videos the pros do. They have invested into equipment, experience, training, advertisement, rent, EQUIPMENT (i said equipment twice to them kay mao man jud ang pinaka-important sa photography as a profession), software (since professionals have the original, licensed software), and travel. All these don't come cheap----- but these make them PROFESSIONALS and you can and should expect a PROFESSIONAL output. So think about how much memories a photographer can capture when you give him that 30,000php check as compared to someone who you pay 6,000php, or worse get for free (ako.. hehehe ^_^).....

[tadtad3000]

I like this!! So clients, please think properly before whining! If you can't afford it yaw nalang ug ahat... LOL!!

[abortretryfail]

from facebook...

[edoy]

karon pako naka realise nga mas rewarding diay ang professional videographer/film maker kaysa professional photographer

[ian_grace]

mura lang siyang manghingi ng TF ahhh... kaibigan ko kasi triple ng hinihingi niya...

[geo25]

Daghan gyud mga amateur na murag pro ug singil.