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

Photographer

Mikeal Beland

Posts: 7

Bozeman, Montana, US

Lay it on me ...

Apr 28 13 12:51 pm Link

Photographer

Zachary Carpenter

Posts: 158

Trussville, Alabama, US

Would like to know your thoughts.

Apr 28 13 12:55 pm Link

Photographer

Gavin Poh

Posts: 239

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Digital Blitz wrote:

Mr. Poh:
I am privileged to have visited your page. Ports like your make my time in this forum worthwhile. You must be one of the very best in the either side of the hemisphere. I wish I was closer to you to meet you and get an education. Your tumblr pictures are fabulous with each one telling us a story. Please tech me how/what camera-lens/lights/backdrops you used on this one: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30942647 - I have aspired all my life to create an implied like this but never came even close.

Your shadows work is an institution on lights and shadows by itself. When you get older - you should open a photography school.


As for rates - in Washington DC area you could command $250/hr.

Wow thanks, after a compliment like that, how can i NOT teach you :-)
will PM you the details, but dont get too excited, its actually a very simple set up.

Apr 28 13 04:40 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Mikeal Beland  wrote:
Lay it on me ...

Mike:
What do I say, I am evaluating everyone on based on their MM port. Your MM port is good but not great. But then most of the pictures in your port is outstanding art - the work of a true artist. You need to get some great pictures from your website to MM.

Based on your MM port you should be commanding $65/hr and plenty more if you market your port better.

Apr 28 13 06:07 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Zachary Carpenter wrote:
Would like to know your thoughts.

ZAch:
Havent I done this for you before? You looking for a repeat customer discount?

Apr 28 13 06:08 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Maria Panina wrote:
Sure, let me know

Maria:
Your portraits and head-shots are awesome. How about diversifying a little in other genres?

I am gonna say $35/hr.

Apr 28 13 06:13 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Stephanie Lambert wrote:
What about me

Apr 28 13 06:19 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Mary Luna Enderle wrote:
Greetings!

I would like to know what you suggest.

Thank you,
Mary

Mary:
You have such a beautiful face and you look 10 years younger than your age stated in your port. Unfortunately you do not do nudes or lingerie.

I am gonna say $40/hr.

Apr 29 13 12:05 pm Link

Photographer

Mike Batz Photography

Posts: 35

Los Angeles, California, US

Eros Fine Art Photo wrote:

Honestly, I couldn't tell you, because I shoot just for the fun of it and mostly do TF shoots.  I have a full time job, so photography is just a hobby of mine. But thanks.  smile

I LOVE this response.

Apr 30 13 02:49 pm Link

Photographer

Deletethisaccount

Posts: 79

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

You already did mine but I have new work and would like to know if anything changed. Thanks!

Apr 30 13 03:00 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Mike Batz wrote:

I LOVE this response.

I did too! Thanks!

May 01 13 09:30 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Gabrielle Ann Cyr wrote:
You already did mine but I have new work and would like to know if anything changed. Thanks!

Yeah - there are some better pictures in your website which will increase your port strength. Do you wanna expand beyond lifestyle photography?

May 01 13 09:32 am Link

Model

winking_wonder

Posts: 5907

New York, New York, US

What about me?

May 01 13 10:32 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

winking_wonder wrote:
What about me?

The same: About $35/hr

May 01 13 01:14 pm Link

Photographer

Deletethisaccount

Posts: 79

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Digital Blitz wrote:
Yeah - there are some better pictures in your website which will increase your port strength. Do you wanna expand beyond lifestyle photography?

Well, my main goal is to do fashion.

May 01 13 03:46 pm Link

Model

_bast_

Posts: 4

London, England, United Kingdom

And what about me?

May 01 13 05:29 pm Link

Model

Jordan LW

Posts: 11

Woodland, California, US

Sure!

May 01 13 06:38 pm Link

Photographer

S12photo

Posts: 5

San Diego, California, US

I'm in! Trying to start doing paid work and would love any thoughts on where to start

May 01 13 07:40 pm Link

Model

Dora Ray

Posts: 43

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Me please smile

May 01 13 08:05 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Jordan LW wrote:
Sure!

Jordan:
You have a very cute face. However, you need to diversify your port by having different genre pictures. Also you may want to work on your expressions. I wish you luck - dont be disillusioned by the rate I am suiggesting. Those are my suggested rate only.

$30/hr.

May 02 13 08:49 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Dora Ray wrote:
Ignored

May 02 13 08:51 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Jake Schwartzwald wrote:
I'm in! Trying to start doing paid work and would love any thoughts on where to start

Jake great potentials. Just be careful about going overboard with the post production. Lets build your port further on TFCD basis for now.

May 02 13 08:52 am Link

Model

Elyse Nicole Craft

Posts: 41

Tampa, Florida, US

Im curious

May 02 13 08:54 am Link

Model

Dora Ray

Posts: 43

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Digital Blitz wrote:

Dora Ray wrote:
Ignored

Why ignored?..

May 02 13 09:04 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Dora Ray wrote:

Digital Blitz wrote:

Dora Ray wrote:
Ignored

Why ignored?..

Please read the original post!

May 02 13 09:35 am Link

Model

Dora Ray

Posts: 43

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Digital Blitz wrote:

Dora Ray wrote:

Digital Blitz wrote:

Dora Ray wrote:
Ignored

Why ignored?..

Please read the original post!

Ohh the 21+...understandable...I am born in 1992, (turning 21 this year) but at the moment I am still 20, so fair enough! I will try again in a couple of months when I am of age smile

May 02 13 09:51 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Dora Ray wrote:

Digital Blitz wrote:

Dora Ray wrote:

Digital Blitz wrote:

Dora Ray wrote:
Ignored

Why ignored?..

Please read the original post!

Ohh the 21+...understandable...I am born in 1992, (turning 21 this year) but at the moment I am still 20, so fair enough! I will try again in a couple of months when I am of age smile

Thank you Dora. That was actually a mature outlook. Good Luck!

May 02 13 10:41 am Link

Model

Raina Noel R

Posts: 549

Rio Vista, California, US

Please. And thank you.

May 02 13 10:45 am Link

Model

TamaraRose

Posts: 1

Greeley, Colorado, US

Im curious! smile

May 02 13 12:21 pm Link

Photographer

Jeremy DuBrul

Posts: 240

Chicago, Illinois, US

OK, I'm in to play!

May 02 13 12:32 pm Link

Model

Jordan LW

Posts: 11

Woodland, California, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Jordan:
You have a very cute face. However, you need to diversify your port by having different genre pictures. Also you may want to work on your expressions. I wish you luck - dont be disillusioned by the rate I am suiggesting. Those are my suggested rate only.

$30/hr.

Thank you very much, I'm very, very new to this and have only worked with a couple of photographers who had specific looks they were going for so the feed back is much appreciated and I will do my best to apply it!

May 02 13 02:34 pm Link

Model

Kitty Devereux

Posts: 67

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

I would love you to suggest mine.

May 02 13 07:25 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Kitty Devereux wrote:
I would love you to suggest mine.

With fire coming out of your nostrils - probably 50 pounds/hour.

May 03 13 06:09 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Jeremy DuBrul wrote:
OK, I'm in to play!

Your pedigree and experience shows in your excellent port. Awesome headshots. Love the way you play with shadows and lights.

$150/hr

May 03 13 06:11 pm Link

Model

Zack Barnes

Posts: 17

Barre, Massachusetts, US

Hi there,

What do you say?  Thank you. - Zack

May 03 13 06:16 pm Link

Photographer

PhotoByWayne

Posts: 1291

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

what would it be?

May 03 13 06:26 pm Link

Model

Kitty Devereux

Posts: 67

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Digital Blitz wrote:

With fire coming out of your nostrils - probably 50 pounds/hour.

haha

May 04 13 03:21 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Zack Barnes wrote:
Hi there,

What do you say?  Thank you. - Zack

Zack:
Nice port and nice figure.
I am willing to pay $60.00.

May 04 13 11:29 am Link

Model

Liliana _Rayne

Posts: 3

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Id love to know!

May 04 13 10:51 pm Link

Photographer

Jeremy DuBrul

Posts: 240

Chicago, Illinois, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Your pedigree and experience shows in your excellent port. Awesome headshots. Love the way you play with shadows and lights.

$150/hr

Why THANK YOU! Just about on the DIME!

May 05 13 11:05 am Link