Posted by John Klotz on December 18, 2007 at 1:29 AM
This is similar to Ralphs question. Here is the deal. I have provided a corporate client with a CD of images and they loved them. I have done some other types of (non photo)work for them before. They will select a dozen images from the CD to be used on note cards that they sell. Distribution will be national with a print run of 300,000. It is a one time non exclusive rights use. I get a photo credit and potential to have my web site printed on the cards as well. That would be enough to bless my socks off but, my time work and energy is worth more than that. They have never worked directly with a photog either so don't have any better idea on how to proceed than I do. Should I arrive at a lump sum price or charge for each image? And of course how much? They have previously used some stock images and the new art director wants something fresh. Thanks in advance for all and any advice!
John
There are lots of previous threads here citing online info sources for pricing based upon use and press run. Not trying to put you off, but I'm on the road for a month and don't have my favorite links on this machine.
The bigger point is that negotiations will be involved. Read all you can at those sources about what factors affect price, and recognize that you and your client need to talk them over in assigning a price.
Posted by Susie Hopkins on December 18, 2007 at 1:34 PM
Here's a link to help...
http://photographersindex.com/stockprice.htm
Posted by Richard Wong on December 18, 2007 at 1:44 PM
for a dozen images you could figure out how much each is worth to you then give them a percentage quantity discount from that price say like 25% off the total. like you said though, your time and energy is worth something so don't be afraid to ask for what you need. that link that susie provided is a good one. you can also register with Getty or Corbis and see what they would charge.
I may be just learning how to shoot nature...but i know about photo pricing. People try to get your images for very little money. You must educate yourself and stick to your guns. Photo equipment is expensive and your time and talent shouldn't be under priced. I am not used to pricing stock images, as I run a busy commercial studio, and quote ads for agencies, but this software should help you with pricing for stock.
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4 repliesJohn
The bigger point is that negotiations will be involved. Read all you can at those sources about what factors affect price, and recognize that you and your client need to talk them over in assigning a price.
http://photographersindex.com/stockprice.htm
I may be just learning how to shoot nature...but i know about photo pricing. People try to get your images for very little money. You must educate yourself and stick to your guns. Photo equipment is expensive and your time and talent shouldn't be under priced. I am not used to pricing stock images, as I run a busy commercial studio, and quote ads for agencies, but this software should help you with pricing for stock.
http://www.fotoquote.com/
Michele Doucette