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 06/19/2006 02:12:21 PM · #1
I work for a regional magazine as a photographer. I was assigned to take shots of the local Community College president. She said the college needs shots of her to use in various publications, promotions, etc. So, I took some extra photos today of her, and I am supposed to take them back to her on CD. She said the college will pay for them.

Sooooooo... How much should I charge to give them pics that they will use, possibly ad nasueum, in a variety of publications????

I should end up with about 5 shots to take her.

Thanks!!!!
 06/19/2006 02:37:36 PM · #2
No one???
 06/19/2006 02:41:16 PM · #3
I'm getting unlimited use of my neighbor's swimming pool, an armoire, and an ottoman, for an 8x10 print.
:-)
 06/19/2006 02:43:52 PM · #4
Depends if you're considering them stock photos or portraiture ... probably a couple of hundred at least -- maybe ask that a photo credit be attached (if you fill out the IPTC/File Info fields, that may show up automatically).

However, if you were "on the clock" for your employer, you may not even own the photos to sell, even if they were "extra" shots beyond what your assignment called for. I'd suggest clarifying the legal/copyright situation before you get into pricing.
 06/19/2006 02:44:35 PM · #5
$100.00
 06/19/2006 02:46:36 PM · #6
You might check these threads; I've bookmarked them, but haven't read all the way through them:
thread 1
thread 2
another

06/19/2006 02:54:03 PM · #7
one BILLION dollars.... MUAHAHAHAHAHAH


06/19/2006 02:58:36 PM · #8
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Depends if you're considering them stock photos or portraiture ... probably a couple of hundred at least -- maybe ask that a photo credit be attached (if you fill out the IPTC/File Info fields, that may show up automatically).

However, if you were "on the clock" for your employer, you may not even own the photos to sell, even if they were "extra" shots beyond what your assignment called for. I'd suggest clarifying the legal/copyright situation before you get into pricing.

GeneralE is right, what you did may constitute "double-dipping", which is a no-no. Not knowing all the circumstances, I can't say for sure. But next time someone expresses interest while you're on the job, it's safest to schedule a time just for them, and return the next day (or something like that) and avoid the whole double-dipping thing altogether.
 06/19/2006 03:19:26 PM · #9
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
$100.00



06/19/2006 03:46:33 PM · #10
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
$100.00




That's how much a candy bar costs.
 06/19/2006 03:52:12 PM · #11
Oh, I'm ok as far as the double-dipping thing goes. I got the pic for the magazine, and then did a seperate shoot. I charge the magazine by the hour, so I won't be charging for the extra time. I know my editor would be more than glad I got some extra work out of it. In fact, I'll be telling her about it this afternoon.

Thanks for all your help!!!!
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