Forums > Critique > Want me to suggest your REASONABLE hourly rate?

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Omaroo

Posts: 1120

Madison, Wisconsin, US

Is this the longest thread ever on MM?  Just curious.  smile

Aug 25 14 08:11 am Link

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Francisco Castro

Posts: 2630

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

Omaroo wrote:
Is this the longest thread ever on MM?  Just curious.  smile

No. There's another still ongoing thread at a little over 6000.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=767870

Aug 25 14 09:21 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

MelanieGagne wrote:
I'd love to know what you think.

Ilike the make up....I shall still say TFCD overall.

Aug 25 14 11:51 am Link

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PhillipM

Posts: 8049

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Please do.

Aug 25 14 11:57 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Alissa Christensen wrote:
Yes please:)

You are bestowed with nice curves - which are always assets for all print media models. However, with your acting background, I would have expected some versatility in your expressions/port. Also your no-nudity clause brings down your rate a little.
I will say $40/hr.

Aug 25 14 12:49 pm Link

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Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

01-ChallengHer Retouch wrote:
Sure smile

Some beautiful work. For a proper gauge, I like to see some more before and after pictures. I am willing to pay you $6/pic for retouch and $10/pic manipulations including adding backgrounds.

Thanks

Aug 25 14 12:54 pm Link

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Eden Lost

Posts: 2

Göteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden

I'm curious what you think my rate should be.

Aug 25 14 05:55 pm Link

Model

Kate Cooper

Posts: 44

San Francisco, California, US

Just jumping back into the game after a hiatus - what do you think I should be asking?

Aug 27 14 12:30 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Kate Cooper wrote:
Just jumping back into the game after a hiatus - what do you think I should be asking?

With just 4 pictures on your port - your best bet is TFCD. Once you build a marketable port - you can probably think about money.

Aug 27 14 04:14 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Sharkie Mac wrote:

(Aussie here) - Yep your rates are standard for here! Particularly for your range & level of experience etc smile



OP- Will you give me your opinion for me please?

I like your expressions and you have some nice curves. I shall pay about $40/hr USD. Is that comparable to $50 AUD?

Aug 27 14 04:56 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Francisco Castro wrote:
Go ahead. It would be interesting to find out if your numbers jive with I charge people.

Nice port - $85/hr.

Aug 27 14 05:07 am Link

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kschruder

Posts: 85

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hmmm what would you say my rate should be, if anything?

Aug 27 14 08:56 am Link

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J Millman Photography

Posts: 198

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

If you will please!

Aug 27 14 09:04 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Eric SUN wrote:
Yes, please.
Thanks.

Some outstanding pictures sir. There are a few which are not as impressive as the others - do you want to weed them out (e.g. https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36738788  which is good but does not fit with the high standards of the rest)

Awesome conceptualization. I am willing to say about $90/hr USD. $100 Canadian

Aug 28 14 09:26 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

PhillipM wrote:
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Please do.

Phillip:
I love your conceptualization and the post production editing. This portrait is probably one of the best in MM https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21592275

I am willing to pay $80/hr.

Aug 28 14 09:29 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Eden Lost wrote:
I'm curious what you think my rate should be.

Good - I shall pay about $50USD/hr. Is that about 45 Euros?

Aug 28 14 09:30 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

kschruder wrote:
Hmmm what would you say my rate should be, if anything?

Nice port - this picture is awesome https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36332846 . But I am not sure about your lighting.

$40 USD. How much will that be is CAnadian?

Aug 28 14 09:35 am Link

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James Hurt

Posts: 3

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Go ahead and let me know. Thanks.

Aug 28 14 09:43 am Link

Photographer

kschruder

Posts: 85

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Digital Blitz wrote:

Nice port - this picture is awesome https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36332846 . But I am not sure about your lighting.

$40 USD. How much will that be is CAnadian?

Yeah, I'm still pretty new so I'm working on my lighting skills (hell, I'm still working on all my skills haha). Thanks for the feedback!

Aug 28 14 12:50 pm Link

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Sharkie Mac

Posts: 133

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Digital Blitz wrote:

I like your expressions and you have some nice curves. I shall pay about $40/hr USD. Is that comparable to $50 AUD?

Yes it it. Thanks for your opinion!

Aug 28 14 08:34 pm Link

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BlackSilkMagick

Posts: 200

California, Maryland, US

Alrighty, in USD.

Aug 28 14 09:00 pm Link

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wesfoto

Posts: 624

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

What the heck...it can't hurt that much.

Aug 28 14 09:32 pm Link

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SavageBeautyPortraits

Posts: 82

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Yes please!

Aug 28 14 11:05 pm Link

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JCookPhotography

Posts: 91

Laguna Niguel, California, US

why not....curious to hear another's perspective....

Aug 28 14 11:10 pm Link

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erics_Toronto_GTA

Posts: 5176

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Digital Blitz wrote:

Some outstanding pictures sir. There are a few which are not as impressive as the others - do you want to weed them out (e.g. https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36738788  which is good but does not fit with the high standards of the rest)

Awesome conceptualization. I am willing to say about $90/hr USD. $100 Canadian

Thanks a lot,sir.


Eric

Aug 30 14 09:29 am Link

Publication

Glam Couture magazine

Posts: 216

Modesto, California, US

I'm Curious

Aug 30 14 11:48 am Link

Model

Sassy Sister

Posts: 10

Eugene, Oregon, US

I'm interested, thanks!

Aug 30 14 09:39 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

J Millman Photography wrote:
If you will please!

This is an ugly model you used (https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36063229).....Kidding.

For someone who has been photographing for only 3 years - you have exceptional calibre. Your conceptualization as well as execution is commendable.

I shall say about $ 65 USD/hr. ABout 75 Euros I guess.

Aug 31 14 11:03 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

James Hurt wrote:
Go ahead and let me know. Thanks.

Hi James:
It a is a promising start. And it has a few areas where improvements are necessary. Lets hone the skills on TFCD for now.

Aug 31 14 11:06 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

BlackSilk_GothModel wrote:
Alrighty, in USD.

BlackSilk_GothModel wrote:
Alrighty, in USD. [/quo

Your port needs a few more pictures, your website is not accessible without signing on/registering, your vital stats are Bust:0", Waist:0" Hips:0" and you do not do nudes. I think your marketing strategy is flawed (in my opinion) - I suggest we work on TFCD for now.

Aug 31 14 11:12 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

wesfoto wrote:
What the heck...it can't hurt that much.

Westfoto:
Digital photo at its best. Your POV, conceptualization, execution at the top of the lot.

I would pay you $200/hr.

Aug 31 14 11:16 pm Link

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wesfoto

Posts: 624

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Westfoto:
Digital photo at its best. Your POV, conceptualization, execution at the top of the lot.

I would pay you $200/hr.

Thanks! "Top of the lot" is a great compliment, especially since I shoot only a few times a year, always TF.

Sep 01 14 08:11 am Link

Model

Ally Nicole NYC

Posts: 45

Bayside, New York, US

Interested!

Sep 02 14 02:25 pm Link

Photographer

F O R B E S

Posts: 576

New York, New York, US

Im curious

Sep 03 14 10:47 am Link

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Tamlyn

Posts: 2

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Curiousss... Need some help with this:P

Sep 03 14 10:55 am Link

Photographer

Wendy Hurst Portrait

Posts: 249

Riverton, Utah, US

Hit me with it

Sep 03 14 11:38 am Link

Photographer

Oubliette Media

Posts: 146

RESEDA, California, US

I'm curious...go for it smile

Sep 03 14 11:48 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

SavageBeautyPhotography wrote:
Yes please!

Very diverse port. SOme awesome work.
I will say about $65/hr USD. How much is that in NZ currency?

Sep 05 14 05:29 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

JCookPhotography wrote:
why not....curious to hear another's perspective....

Like your diptychs. NIce conceptualizations too.

I shall say about $75/hr USD.

Sep 05 14 05:33 am Link

Photographer

Arsanova

Posts: 4

Salt Lake City, Utah, US

New here. Let's hear it!

Sep 05 14 05:25 pm Link