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

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Westdahl Studio wrote:
Me please?

Your lights and shadows are awe inspiring - the best in business.
I would suggest about $175/hr

Jul 18 14 06:50 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

LauraLuna wrote:
I'm curious as well...

Your acting prowess is evident in your expressions. I shall be willing to pay $45/hr if you were in US

Jul 18 14 06:52 pm Link

Model

Elizabeth Worth

Posts: 58

Denver, Colorado, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Elizabeth:
Your worth as a model is hampered with your no nudity clause. But I love your expressions - especially this one: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36084490

I will pay about $40/hr

Thank you for your kind feedback. It's appreciated.

Jul 18 14 10:58 pm Link

Photographer

Nicholas Luke

Posts: 40

Knoxville, Tennessee, US

I'm curious as to where I stand. Thanks

Jul 18 14 11:32 pm Link

Model

D A N I

Posts: 4627

Little Rock, Arkansas, US

I could use an update

Jul 19 14 12:29 am Link

Model

Slawee

Posts: 15

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Digital Blitz wrote:

Slawee:
Every picture in your port has one wooden expression. Need diversity for marketability - what say? TFCD for now.

Well ... you are probably right about TFP/CDs ... this is my natural expression, lots of people here look the same in face big_smile

Jul 19 14 12:54 am Link

Model

LauraLuna

Posts: 261

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Digital Blitz wrote:

Your acting prowess is evident in your expressions. I shall be willing to pay $45/hr if you were in US

Thanks a lot!

Jul 21 14 05:29 am Link

Model

Lady Luna

Posts: 11

New York, New York, US

I'm a little new, but I believe this would help me make ratings. Go ahead. <3

Jul 21 14 01:09 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Lady Linnifred wrote:
I'm a little new, but I believe this would help me make ratings. Go ahead. <3

$30/hr.

Jul 23 14 05:04 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Nicholas Luke wrote:
I'm curious as to where I stand. Thanks

It is just my suggested hourly rate - not necessarily where you stand in the scheme of things.

I would say about $35/hr.

Jul 23 14 05:09 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Danielle Reid wrote:
I could use an update

I think your rates stated in your port is about right in my opinion as well.

Jul 23 14 05:10 am Link

Model

Zaryana Milan

Posts: 278

Moscow, Moscow, Russia

Knowing my particularity, what do you think my rates should be ?

Jul 23 14 06:24 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Zaryana Milan wrote:
Knowing my particularity, what do you think my rates should be ?

Zaryana:
If someone hires you for a hair shoot - he will pay you about $150/hr (USD). But normally it should be about $40/hr. Too bad you do not do nudes. And what is the currency in Russia - I know Ruble is long gone - Euro?

Jul 23 14 08:33 am Link

Model

Jane Smithly

Posts: 1097

Crowley, Texas, US

I'm curious big_smile

Jul 23 14 08:43 am Link

Photographer

Vito

Posts: 4581

Brooklyn, New York, US

Hit me. I wanna know. smile

Jul 23 14 08:51 am Link

Photographer

Arty_Digital

Posts: 26

San Francisco, California, US

I'll give it a try. New guy on the block :-P

Jul 23 14 08:52 am Link

Photographer

Tay_Price

Posts: 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Actually curious to hear your opinion!

Jul 23 14 08:55 am Link

Photographer

Tom Silk Photography

Posts: 110

Irvine, California, US

I would love your opinion!

Jul 23 14 08:58 am Link

Model

Zaryana Milan

Posts: 278

Moscow, Moscow, Russia

Digital Blitz wrote:

Zaryana:
If someone hires you for a hair shoot - he will pay you about $150/hr (USD). But normally it should be about $40/hr. Too bad you do not do nudes. And what is the currency in Russia - I know Ruble is long gone - Euro?

I can't tell precisely, I just did photo shooting in TF, and it depends a lot of the region in Russia. Moscow is an expensive city, and rates are higher than other places in Russia. For Moscow, I think it should be around 500-1000 rubles (15-30 $ / hour)...

Jul 23 14 11:10 am Link

Model

Jynnah

Posts: 14

New York, New York, US

Thanks for the feedback...much appreciated.

Jul 23 14 08:12 pm Link

Model

Sylas Siren

Posts: 33

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Guess what mine is?

Jul 23 14 08:13 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Autumn Rose Brightly wrote:
I'm curious big_smile

I would suggest about $35/hr.

Jul 24 14 01:41 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Vito wrote:
Hit me. I wanna know. smile

Your eye for beauty, camera positioning is commendable. The exposure and lighting on some pictures are little off - dont you think?
I would suggest $35/hr.

Jul 24 14 01:43 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

leonhart0512 wrote:
I'll give it a try. New guy on the block :-P

TFCD. Try using reflectors outdoors.

Jul 24 14 01:44 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Tay_Price wrote:
Actually curious to hear your opinion!

Your port needs a little weeding, there are a few not so good ones which create doubt in the viewer's mind. $50/hr.

Jul 24 14 01:46 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Tom Silk Photography wrote:
I would love your opinion!

DOes one have to have close to 500 pictures in his/her port? A port is like ones resume - not his Ph. D. thesis.

But above said, you are good at what you do and I am sure you have your niche market which will pay you well. If I were to hire you - I would pay you $65/hr

Jul 24 14 01:50 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Liberate Me wrote:
Guess what mine is?

This is not a guessing game - it is merely my suggested hourly rate based on my opinion alone.

I would suggest you build your port further on TFCD.

Jul 24 14 01:52 am Link

Model

Dally D

Posts: 218

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

I would like to know please! smile

Jul 24 14 04:40 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Dally D wrote:
I would like to know please! smile

You are pretty - too bad you do not do nudes. I would say about $45/hr USD.

Jul 24 14 12:23 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Elizabeth Worth wrote:

Thank you for your kind feedback. It's appreciated.

You are welcome.

Jul 24 14 12:27 pm Link

Model

amy1825

Posts: 1

Atlanta, Georgia, US

hmmm curious

Jul 24 14 12:28 pm Link

Photographer

Swank Photography

Posts: 19020

Key West, Florida, US

Honestly I cannot recall if I asked already or not....but yeah go for it and thank you smile

Jul 24 14 01:01 pm Link

Photographer

JoeyDrPhoto

Posts: 3

New York, New York, US

Hi! I guess my first request was skipped/missed. Would love you're opinion on my work so far. Cheers!!

Jul 24 14 02:09 pm Link

Model

Sylas Siren

Posts: 33

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Digital Blitz wrote:
This is not a guessing game - it is merely my suggested hourly rate based on my opinion alone.

I would suggest you build your port further on TFCD.

Probably because your style does not work. My hourly rate is $70/hr. smile

Jul 24 14 11:22 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

amy1825 wrote:
hmmm curious

Let me start by saying this - my personal opinion - your avatar does not do justice to your beauty - maybe this one is a better one - https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35934703

I like your port - I would suggest a flat fee of $50/hr.

Jul 25 14 02:39 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Swank Photography wrote:
Honestly I cannot recall if I asked already or not....but yeah go for it and thank you smile

Swank - I remember your outstanding port - your conceptualization stands out. But Can't remember what I suggested. I shall get back to you.

Jul 25 14 02:42 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

JoeyDrPhoto wrote:
Hi! I guess my first request was skipped/missed. Would love you're opinion on my work so far. Cheers!!

Sorry DOc - I indeed missed to respond to you. Your portraits are really nice, very crisp, clear and well executed. I hate your avatar though - it is not appealing to me to go into your port - personal opinion! smile

How about you stick to TFCD and build your port further and bring some diversity?

Jul 25 14 02:46 am Link

Model

J Jessica

Posts: 2431

Coconut Creek, Florida, US

I'd like a try now. I have 3 different folders, by the way. :3

I'd really, really feel mean charging, though.

Jul 25 14 04:54 am Link

Photographer

Swank Photography

Posts: 19020

Key West, Florida, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Swank - I remember your outstanding port - your conceptualization stands out. But Can't remember what I suggested. I shall get back to you.

LOL! Thank you I shall look forward to it smile Have a great weekend!

Jul 25 14 09:59 am Link

Photographer

Paige Addams

Posts: 21

Brugge, West Flanders, Belgium

Alright, I'm curious to know.

Jul 25 14 03:51 pm Link