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10/31/2005 03:57:41 PM · #1 |
hi everyone,
Someone(theatre actor) just asked me to take pictures for his portfolio. What is the price for portfolio shots and how many shots does a actor's portfolio usualy consist of?
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10/31/2005 04:44:59 PM · #2 |
I'm working on several portfolios for actors/actresses, models, journalists, hairdressers, and others, all part of my photography study..
a portfolio needs at least 12 images, 20-30 is great, 40 is too much,
for a price, I'd say $100 each image, that includes printing in 8x12 or close to that size, and a portfolio book, that is a cheap one $100-$200
$100 each is if you take 20+ images, $150 each for less.
I'd say that´s a fair price, since his future depends on your work.. |
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10/31/2005 06:49:57 PM · #3 |
A lot depends on your skill level.
DanSig's prices seem about right for a professional actor/model photographer. However, if this is say an art student, theatre actor, etc. $1,000-$2,000 may be beyond their means. They are also going to start asking "why...they should go with you?"
I am presuming you do not have a strong experience in this field. And there are in fact certain types of shots, criteria, poses, angles that such a photographer knows are needed for a good portfolio. Are you aware of these? Or are you going to compose good shots based mainly on your skills as a photographer in general (as opposed to a specialized field of knowledge).
I do agree 12 photos to be a good portfolio quantity. I myself think any much above twice that number is likely of little use. I would also question how many locations are you going to visit? and how many outfits?
For example: 12 photos of the same outfit at the same setting can even be over kill. Who wants to see 20 "re-positions". I would consider the following:
4 shoots, each shoot in a different setting with a diffeent "outfit" and personality push. You want to be able to show the actor as both the "good boy" and a "bad boy", perhaps the more intellectual and the opposite more "sport or athletic". I'd even take some shots with glasses. Just to open more angles.
I would figure 4-6 shots for each pose/setting tops.
Don't forget to shoot(print) some as Black & Whites. Perhaps consider one of the 4 shoots to be B&W only. And for at least one of the other shoots print up a color and B&W for comparison.
4-6 prints per shoot. With photo work. Even if you charge $200/shoot.
A lot depends on your skill level.
DanSig's prices seem about right for a professional actor/model photographer. However, if this is say an art student, theatre actor, etc. $1,000-$2,000 may be beyond their means. They are also going to start asking "why...they should go with you?"
I am presuming you do not have a strong experience in this field. And there are in fact certain types of shots, criteria, poses, angles that such a photographer knows are needed for a good portfolio. Are you aware of these? Or are you going to compose good shots based mainly on your skills as a photographer in general (as opposed to a specialized field of knowledge).
I do agree 12 photos to be a good portfolio quantity. I myself think any much above twice that number is likely of little use. I would also question how many locations are you going to visit? and how many outfits?
For example: 12 photos of the same outfit at the same setting can even be over kill. Who wants to see 20 "re-positions". I would consider the following:
4 shoots, each shoot in a different setting with a diffeent "outfit" and personality push. You want to be able to show the actor as both the "good boy" and a "bad boy", perhaps the more intellectual and the opposite more "sport or athletic". I'd even take some shots with glasses. Just to open more angles.
I would figure 4-6 shots for each pose/setting tops.
Don't forget to shoot(print) some as Black & Whites. Perhaps consider one of the 4 shoots to be B&W only. And for at least one of the other shoots print up a color and B&W for comparison.
A lot of the price also is going to be determined by "development" costs. ie: 8x10 print at Walmart for $3 versus printing an 8x10 at a professional development house at much more...
4-6 prints per shoot. With photoshop correcting work. I would think around $100-$200 per shoot would be a fair price. And an agreement to likewise use the resulting works for your own portfolio and advertising uses.
That's just my opinion...
- The Saj
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