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Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/28/2005 06:39:46 PM · #1

A while back I bought some test sieves for use in one of my other hobbies, and I took a few quick photos of them and put them on my smugmug website. Yesterday, I got an email from the company that makes the sieves and they asked if they could buy the rights to use my photo on their website. They think my photo is better than what they have been using. So, I'm letting them use it for $75.00. Wohoo!

Does $75 sound like a fair price?

Does this mean I'm now a pro? LOL!

UNCLEBRO

Canon EOS-30D

09/28/2005 06:45:10 PM · #2

I think I'd be happy with $75.
You probably couldn't sell a print for that price on DPC prints!!!
Well done Mick.

tpoc

Sony DSC-F717

09/28/2005 06:57:06 PM · #3

that's a client to list on your photo resume, so i'd say that makes you more pro than no!
congrats on the sale,
tpoc

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/28/2005 07:09:38 PM · #4

Those photos look great. Charge them $75 this time, but next time they come to you with a request be sure to get em!

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/28/2005 07:18:19 PM · #5

Congratulations Mick!

gaurawa

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/28/2005 07:26:38 PM · #6

Congratulations Mick !!

Brent_Ward

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

09/28/2005 07:33:35 PM · #7

That company just saved like over a $1000 dollars (or more) on shooting their product. I hope you didn't grant them unlimited usage on it. $75 for a very slim usage might be worth it.

09/28/2005 07:37:04 PM · #8

Thanks guys!

Now that I'm a pro I guess I'll have to stop fraternizing with you lowly amateurs. It just wouldn't be good for my image.

LOL!

Message edited by author 2005-09-28 19:37:45.

09/28/2005 07:44:58 PM · #9

congrats Mickel. Well done :) (I have no idea on price but I think $75 is good)

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/28/2005 07:45:36 PM · #10

Originally posted by MeThoS:

That company just saved like over a $1000 dollars (or more) on shooting their product. I hope you didn't grant them unlimited usage on it. $75 for a very slim usage might be worth it.

No doubt. I see it as a win/win situation though. I make $75 off a quick snapshot and get to tell my wife I'm earning money with my expensive camera gear, and they get a photo that they like cheap.

Truegsht

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

09/28/2005 07:50:38 PM · #11

Congratulations! At least you can sell something..I've had no luck in over a year!

09/29/2005 03:25:44 AM · #12

Wow! I just received another email from a writer that wants to use my Cozumel - Passion Island Corona photo, and possibly others, in "PowerPoint presentations, to accompany lectures on topics like glamour, luxury, and aesthetics in business."

Is this for real? I know the first one is valid because I know the company. I recently bought some of their products, and they are a very reputable company. This second one appears to be a legitimate offer too. I've checked out her web site and her bio is quite impressive. But, what are the odds that I would sell two totally unsolicited photos in two consecutive days?

Oh well, I'm jazzed. I guess now I just have to decide what to charge her for the use of my photos. Should I charge her the same price as I did the first one?

09/29/2005 03:28:08 AM · #13

Go Mick Go Mick!!! That is so exciting for you.

09/29/2005 03:37:49 AM · #14

Originally posted by lentil:

Go Mick Go Mick!!! That is so exciting for you.

Thanks Lisa!

Yes, it is exciting. It makes me want to go on vacation again so I can take more photos. :)

09/29/2005 03:39:12 AM · #15

I have been selling alot lately too and it gives you such a great feeling. It certainly is a huge buzz.

09/29/2005 03:45:33 AM · #16

Originally posted by lentil:

I have been selling alot lately too and it gives you such a great feeling. It certainly is a huge buzz.

Hey, that's great! Rock on girl!

My problem is that I wasn't trying to sell the photos, so I'm not very well prepared to negotiate prices, rights, etc.

09/29/2005 03:46:58 AM · #17

Oh i so know what you mean. Someone ordered an 8x10 off my pbase and asked how much it was. LOL. I had to try and work it out and then i was worried it was too much. LOL. I have no idea on prices at all.

09/29/2005 03:52:52 AM · #18

LOL! Yup, but I guess there are worse problem to have, eh? :)

I've got to go get some sleep now. I've got meetings with lawyer types at 8:00am tomorrow, then more meetings for the rest of the day. YUCK!

Is it vacation time yet? :)

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G

09/29/2005 03:54:00 AM · #19

eewwww lawyer types lol j/k

night night

'Pong

Nikon D70

09/29/2005 04:35:25 AM · #20

Congrats for the sales.

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

09/29/2005 04:44:08 AM · #21

nice one mate... keep it going until it becomes habitual... congrats

09/29/2005 08:49:57 AM · #22

Originally posted by alionic:

nice one mate... keep it going until it becomes habitual... congrats

Oh heaven forbid! That would be way too much like work. :)

I wouldn't consider that unless I could get $75,000 for a single photo instead of $75. I'm sure that will happen any time now. I better go check my email again. LOL!