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Model

AngelaRose9988

Posts: 5

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

I have gotten paid different amounts for different projects. I am looking for input so I can start having a set rate. If you could look at my photos and give me your honest opinions I will use them to come up with a fair number based on my current portfolio. Thanks!

-Ang

Sep 22 15 10:59 pm Link

Photographer

WCR3

Posts: 1414

Houston, Texas, US

It's situation-dependent. Is the photographer a professional or hobbyist? Will the images be used in some form of advertising or promotion, or are they for someone's portfolio.

Consider asking the photographer questions to determine what kind of budget s/he has and what the usage will be. You don't have to have a single rate. That can limit you.

Finally, because you don't do nudes, are fairly old for a model, and are in a very minor commercial market, you should keep realistic expectations about rates. I would guess you might expect something in the $25-$40/hr. range if the images were to be used commercially in the Minneapolis area; $0-$25 for hobbyists who want to shoot with a clothed redhead.

Best advice: just have fun with it, and pick up a few bucks when you can.

Sep 23 15 02:52 pm Link

Model

AngelaRose9988

Posts: 5

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Thanks. Very practical

Sep 23 15 10:34 pm Link

Photographer

erics_Toronto_GTA

Posts: 5176

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2-3x of local minimum wage

Sep 25 15 11:18 pm Link