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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/29/2004 07:06:55 PM · #1

I just got an email from a local realtor who wants to use one of my architectural shots on his new website that is going live in a few days. Any ideas what I should ask for (I mean other than a house or a condo LOL!!!) money wise?
Any advice would be great! Thanks, RoB

soup

Canon EOS-30D

01/29/2004 07:12:19 PM · #2

if you're only giving them a web usable image - and selling them that
i would ask a couple hundred dollars.

if they want an origianl file, and are buying the rights to it, then more.

but, it's all in what you think it's worth, and what you're willing to give away to get some publicity... if you are reasonable they may ask more of you...

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

01/29/2004 08:27:34 PM · #3

Thanks, soup!

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

01/29/2004 08:34:06 PM · #4

When I sold images of a local college, I was advised that individual stock photos go for $150. in the Boston area. This was 4 years ago, and I was just starting out, so I charged $75 per image.

Along the same lines, I gave a client 6 images of her choice from a portrait sitting on a CD that she could use on her website for $60.00.
(She had already paid $40 for the sitting, and the stipulation was that money goes towards any purchases).

:)

JC_Homola

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

01/29/2004 09:39:37 PM · #5

I'm new to the idea of selling stock images.

When you say you sold the image to whatever company,, do they have it's use for only a specific instance? Or to use it as much as they want?

with the understanding there may be others who will also have the use of the same image?

thanks

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

01/29/2004 10:34:01 PM · #6

Thanks, Karen. I'll keep that in mind. I am going to call the person tomorrow so I at least have some idea.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

01/30/2004 12:05:23 AM · #7

Make sure you understand the difference between licensing and selling the image. Try researching the Forums -- I'm pretty sure I've seen some links posted to places which discuss pricing. other handy links are:
US Copyright Office
Nolo Press (legal reference/help books for ordinary people)

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

01/30/2004 12:25:57 AM · #8

THanks, GeneralE! I'll take a look at that information....thanks for the post!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

01/30/2004 12:37:05 AM · #9

Originally posted by banmorn:

THanks, GeneralE! I'll take a look at that information....thanks for the post!

You're welcome. I found these threads all of which I think have something relevant (they are culled from the first two pages of results under the search term "pricing"):
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=35813

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=26823

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=22432

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=15816

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=14836