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07/26/2008 11:27:52 AM · #51 |
Prof_Fate
You seem to be singing a different tune now that you successfully turned majority of the DP Community against you in a matter of days, congratulations. You've also opened my eyes as to exactly what I will NOT be like when I am skilled enough to sell my work as a "professional". Thank you.
Just wanted to get that cleared up.
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07/26/2008 11:49:45 AM · #52 |
Everyone to their corners!
I have my question answered...if an admin wants to lock this down...I am fine with it. No need getting another insult fest started.
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07/26/2008 12:40:22 PM · #53 |
The initial question is a good one, so I'll ignore some of the other stuff going on in the middle of the thread...
I've been asking myself a similar question lately because I am trying to break into a market that is dominated by three local photographers. In fact last year there was one photographer that to cool kids just had to shoot with, so in come cases you couldn't have given away higher quality photos.
At the same time, Pro_Fates comments about people seeking low priced images has held true for me as well. In general they will not want to buy many images and they often come back asking for all of the digital files because they feel they have paid for you to create them.
I haven't found the exact formula to succeed in this situation, but here are a few thoughts:
- Set your hourly rate where you want it to be ($49 - $99 per hour I would think) and then off coupons or discounts to pull in some business. This way people feel that they are getting a good deal from a good photographer rather than settling for a 'free' photographer.
- I know a number of photographers that apply the sitting/shooting fee to the prints so it turns out to be more of a deposit to ensure nobody wastes your time. In this case the prints are more expensive because the shooting fee, processing and printing are all built into the price of the prints.
- If you are trying to work your way up to the higher paying customers you need to over deliver on every low priced shoot you choose to accept. You probably won't lose money on materials but you'll be practically giving away your time for awhile. This isn't a sustainable model, so you really have to prove yourself in the first year or two and then get your prices up to where they should be.
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