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08/13/2005 07:52:08 AM · #1 |
I am shooting a large event next week.
As part of this event I am doing portrait shoots on site.
My plan is that I will set up 20 minute sessions at 20.00 pre session .
Wit each session I will provide a cd with proofs. The sitter can go to the web site and order proofs when they want.
The prints will be 15.00 for 8x10 sheet and 23.00 for 11x14.
Does this sound about right ???
Does any one have any suggestions about proceedures and stuff???
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08/13/2005 07:59:28 AM · #2 |
Just a few questions. Are you going to give them the cd right then? Are you going to PP all images right there? Are you going to mail them the final images or are they just ording them online and having them mailed to themselves? Also, what about those with out computers or internet? One last qustion, you said 8x10 sheet and 11x14 sheet, is this only 8x10 or 11x14 and if not, what exactly are they getting on a sheet? If it is just an 8x10 or 11x14 then just call them that, not a sheet. A sheet makes me think they have print options, i.e. 5x7 plus wallets or 8x10 plus 5x7. You get what I mean. HTH.
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08/13/2005 08:07:23 AM · #3 |
Why not have them go on-line to see their proofs? That way, you are directing guaranteed traffic to your other work. If people have to go on-line and find the site to see proofs, they'll already be right there and ready to order prints immediately rather than making a special trip to order. They can always come back later and order more.
Also, if anyone who views your website will be able to order prints it might be wise to get a basic model release from each sitter, especially if you plan to later use some of them in your portfolio.
I might include a 5x7 option as well, or include a free 4x6 with the sitting. Someone could potentially pay $35 for one 8x10 (plus tax and shipping, I'm assuming) and I don't know what you normally charge but that seems kind of high for the Average Joe after they already paid for the event and didn't attend with the expectation of a portrait shoot. |
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08/13/2005 08:17:33 AM · #4 |
Thanks for your replies...
Yes I was considering giving them the CD right then (or sometime before the end of the event day) the images will be watermarked as proofs.
We will have the proofs available on line and ordering can be done right from there.
Getting them to go to the site is important as we will have pictures from the performances that will be available for purchase also.
We were going to do some "light" pp on the images before they went on to CD. Good pickup on the "sheet" ;) I was going to give the option for wallets and the such.
As for delivery. For this event most will be local and most are part of the same studio so prints will be delivered to them at the studio.
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08/13/2005 08:33:27 AM · #5 |
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08/13/2005 08:35:46 AM · #6 |
Teresa had a good point about people without computers and internet. Having done a couple of events, I ran into people without computers, without internet, and quite a few who were unwilling to purchase on the internet. Be sure to have a backup plan for those people.
Linda |
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08/13/2005 08:41:51 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by lhall: Teresa had a good point about people without computers and internet. Having done a couple of events, I ran into people without computers, without internet, and quite a few who were unwilling to purchase on the internet. Be sure to have a backup plan for those people.
Linda |
I can have an order sheet on the CD --- that
may work. |
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08/13/2005 09:09:32 AM · #8 |
For those that don't have a computer, CD's won't really help much. What about putting together a a list that people interested can put their snail mail addresses on. Shouldn't cost more than a couple bucks to print off a couple sample sheets that indicate the quality and content of your work and mail it off to them. (I'm thinking wholesale cost on maybe 2 8x10 prints and mailing locally an 8.5x11 envelope)
You could also provide them with a simple instruction of how to go to the appropriate URL (if they don't have a computer, they may not be literate) so they can check it out if they have the opportunity to use someone else's computer.
People really like to receive an attractive personal package in the mail. If you make it look like it was to them directly, you may be able to get some business from good service. Maybe include a small coupon they can use if they come down to the studio as their time is valuable.
There probably won't be many of these types of people out there, so you will likely not have a huge workload to work on these people's special needs.
If your prices are a little high for a common photographer, you will probably find that a little personal attention will go a long way to making people comfortable with handing their money over to you.
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08/13/2005 01:56:55 PM · #9 |
The post office has photo mailers that are cardboard lined. They also have mailers that are lined with bubble wrap. Consider this cost plus postage when setting your prices. 8x10 or 8.5x11 for $15.00 is reasonable. The larger prints could go for up to 45.00 in my opinion.....plus postage.
Are you printing or is a lab doing the print work. Consider your time and fuel in traveling to the lab. If you are pinting, then consider the longevity of your inks. Also, I would strictly use premium papers like Kodak Proffessional, Epson Premium or other suitable paper.
I offer discounts on packages over $125.00, somewhere around 15-20% depending. I also offer matting and framing as a side service.
$250.00 is quite reasonable for a framed and matted 11x14 or 16x20.
Good luck.
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