A photo job? - DPChallenge Forums

07/29/2005 09:03:33 PM · #1

OMG! This lady asked me to take some shots of her grandaughter for a pagent?! They need to be bw glossy portraits. I am going to have a heart attack! What do I charge? They don't have alot of money but I am not really close to them (friendship wise). Should I just do it for free? What poses do I take? I need suggestions!!

elsapo

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

07/29/2005 09:06:18 PM · #2

I charge 50 dollars as a sitting fee + x-tra for prints (everyone so far has told me its really cheap?)...as for poses im not sure...

edit- congrats on the job!!!!

Message edited by author 2005-07-29 21:07:17.

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

07/29/2005 09:08:44 PM · #3

I was thinking $25 and she gets a disk to get her own prints?

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

07/29/2005 09:20:52 PM · #4

If you give her a disc, she can reprint them as often as she likes without you getting a penny.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

07/29/2005 09:26:42 PM · #5

Originally posted by NathanW:

If you give her a disc, she can reprint them as often as she likes without you getting a penny.

But can't she just scan the photos at home too? Do you never give them a disk? Is that a bad idea?

JB707

Canon EOS-20D

07/29/2005 09:30:34 PM · #6

Since you asked, here's my advice.
You need to find out what kind of shots the pageant requires such as:
headshot, full body, with different outfits, etc.
Just ask.
As for poses, I did a search on google (beauty pageant portfolio) and came up with this link:

//www.jenniferpenegar.com/index1.htm

Click on pageants and maybe you can get some ideas for poses.

For pricing what I did starting out was do the shoot for free and
then they pay for the prints they want to order.

If you charge $25 and give her the CD you are short changing yourself.
She will probably be thrilled if you offer to do the shoot for FREE.

Hope this helps.
Jeff

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

07/29/2005 09:35:14 PM · #7

I will just do it for free, but she will pay for the prints, thank you JB707 for the link, you are the best!

JB707

Canon EOS-20D

07/29/2005 09:36:57 PM · #8

Glad I could help,
good luck...
from looking at your photos you'll do a great job!
Jeff

Makka

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/29/2005 09:48:52 PM · #9

I do all my protrait sittings for free and just charge for the prints!

elsapo