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Hi guys, After a little bit of advice i have been approached by a tshirt designer to model his designs on his website he is building. I have mainly done tf shoots this is my second offer of a paid shoot. We're due a meeting to discuss details and they wish to know my rates..... how much should I be charging him if this is for a website for his clothes? Any help would be much appreciated thank you Kimmie scarlett Jun 05 14 06:26 am Link kimmie scarlett wrote: Ask him what his budget is. Determine if that value is enough for you to want to do it. Jun 05 14 07:38 am Link Consider the minimum amount per hour you'd like to make. Add a percentage to that base price to account for the commercial use. Rates will vary based on your needs but make sure you are making the minimum your require to sustain a living. Edit: Asking for a budget is a great way to negotiate prices as well but make sure you have a minimum number set in stone. Jun 05 14 08:06 am Link I have to disagree about asking for the budget. You will come off as a used car sales man. We all know that when you give them your budget, they go for the max. Also they are not inclined to tell you that and probably won't respond honestly to.  Name your price and ask them if they think that's fair and if not, negotiate. Tell them you are flexible and willing to adjust your rate. Also consider future paid assignments with them, so play nice. Maybe also ask for a tear sheet, credit, maybe some clothes too. Lots of ways to go about getting a good deal without asking for a budget. It's a common sense response that won't be received well at all. IMO Ask how many hours they need you for and consider what day it will be and also consider a flat day rate or half day rate. If you have to take the day off, and you make let's say for argument sake $150 for 8hrs, then consider charging $250 to make it worth it. (Just an example) Jun 05 14 08:21 am Link Sometimes just tell them, "Pay me what you think is fair." Often you might be surprised, and get more than you thought. A TFP'er will go into a shoot with that free/exchange stuff so you already know that routine. Maybe they don't want to feel they insulted you by low-balling on the deal. I don't know, but at least it seems to keep both sides happy. Had that happen with a tree trimmer. Gave the guy $200, and he said he would have done it for half that. Oh well... Guess I need to call him again on another tree. Jun 05 14 10:05 am Link Along with the good advice already, you could also do an email exchange of information (to have record) and find out what exactly is needed / expected, (and by when), then give them a quote. Personally, I don't have an hourly rate, as it depends on the situation and you could do more work than it's worth. I go by project. Ask them for details, finished product, and you can figure out what is fair from there and email back. This may be easier than face-to-face negotiation when you show up for the shoot. (PS - do a bit of research. If they're established, then realize the value of your image to them. If they're just starting out, well, up to you how nice you want to be without sacrificing.) G'Luck! Jun 05 14 08:38 pm Link Dennis-O wrote: Ok, I have been approached by (potentially) my first "major" photographer. I have done my research (hopefully good enough! Pointers!?) I am very experienced as a promotional model, but only 3 years in as an art/print/runway model. (I don't know everything I need to, by any means.) I consider my ability and look, however, to be high-calibur, as well as my creativity and confidence. With the right photographer, I believe I could go quite far. That said, what am I worth to him? What's he worth to me? I need help. Jun 05 14 11:42 pm Link |
