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

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Tim P Kelly wrote:
Interested in hearing what you think!

Tim:
I have to plead ignorence here beacuse wordrobe materials can vary so much. You definitely should not work on TF basis beacuase of the cost associated with it. On the flip side how would you market or promote yourself? Why would anyone hire you w/o knowing what you can do?
Well I am baffled. Sorry.

Jun 01 12 07:59 am Link

Photographer

Paul Tirado Photography

Posts: 4363

New York, New York, US

Take a look and let me know. Thank you for your time and opinion.

Jun 01 12 08:00 am Link

Model

HEATHER 19

Posts: 1156

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

You are young, yet you already have had some interesting assignments under your belt. I am gonna say 60 for promotional and $75/hr for commercial.

Thank You

Jun 01 12 08:02 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Paul Tirado Photography wrote:
Take a look and let me know. Thank you for your time and opinion.

Paul:
You are way up there with the top bracket. My only suggestion is you venture out of your core compentency of portraits and add some variety in your port. For portraits you should charge: 180/hr. For all others Probably: 150/hr. Am I close?

Jun 01 12 08:05 am Link

Photographer

toesup

Posts: 1240

Grand Junction, Colorado, US

Hmm.. this seems rather interesting..

I'm asking!.. please..

Jun 01 12 08:09 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

toesup wrote:
Hmm.. this seems rather interesting..

I'm asking!.. please..

Hi Toe:
You have an artist's eye for perpective views, a good understanding of lights and a good photoediting software (or a friend who does it for you). How about a flat rate of $85/hr?
Please let me know how off I am.

Jun 01 12 08:14 am Link

Photographer

niesje

Posts: 16

Dendermonde, East Flanders, Belgium

I'm interested....

Jun 01 12 08:57 am Link

Makeup Artist

Scintilla Makeup

Posts: 18

Edison, New Jersey, US

Haha, very fun! Curious to know my "rate"- thanks! xx

Jun 01 12 09:03 am Link

Model

Phoenix_L

Posts: 55

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Need your opinion~~

Jun 01 12 09:05 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

niesje wrote:
I'm interested....

You are good. But since it is only a hobby for you now - you should do it for free and if you must, charge about $30/hr.

Jun 01 12 09:31 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Phoenix Loh wrote:
Need your opinion~~

You got nice legs and a pair of expressive eyes. But you have a few miles to go before you start commanding a fee. I don't know how much it comes to Malayasian Rupiya but probably USD $10/hr

Jun 01 12 09:33 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Christina Vanity MUA wrote:
Haha, very fun! Curious to know my "rate"- thanks! xx

In my honest opinion - probably 25/hr.

Jun 01 12 09:35 am Link

Model

Phoenix_L

Posts: 55

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Digital Blitz wrote:

You got nice legs and a pair of expressive eyes. But you have a few miles to go before you start commanding a fee. I don't know how much it comes to Malayasian Rupiya but probably USD $10/hr

Thank you!!
It is Ringgit in Malaysian;
Approx. RM31.95 / hr~~

Jun 01 12 09:38 am Link

Photographer

JNorth Imaging

Posts: 36

MCHENRY, Illinois, US

Love to hear your opinion.

Jun 01 12 09:46 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

JNorth Imaging wrote:
Love to hear your opinion.

Mr. North:
Your style is alternative and different from run of the mill photography. In your line you either make too little or when you get the break you make hefty. But you got to keep trying making little until someone notices and elevates you to the next level. Until that happens you have to stay at 35~40 range. Sorry!

Jun 01 12 09:54 am Link

Model

1 Peter C

Posts: 113

Modesto, California, US

I think that my rate is reasonable - TFT or free

Jun 01 12 10:09 am Link

Model

Darling Kyttie

Posts: 949

Fremont, California, US

Please and thank you.

Jun 01 12 10:18 am Link

Model

Ashley Haven Nudes

Posts: 2442

Queen Creek, Arizona, US

Sure!

Jun 01 12 10:20 am Link

Model

MONTGOMERY

Posts: 501

Los Angeles, California, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

YOu show emotions and you have a 12 pack body...You should charge $80/hr. Are you getting that?

Yes I am !

Jun 01 12 10:22 am Link

Retoucher

BorderlineBunny

Posts: 2201

Tulsa, Oklahoma, US

Have you done a retoucher yet? I'm interested. tongue

Jun 01 12 10:23 am Link

Model

Dekilah

Posts: 5236

Dearborn, Michigan, US

How about me?

Jun 01 12 10:25 am Link

Model

Marilyn Yusuf

Posts: 366

Sofia, Sofija grad, Bulgaria

Me, please smile

Jun 01 12 10:48 am Link

Photographer

JNorth Imaging

Posts: 36

MCHENRY, Illinois, US

Digital Blitz wrote:
Mr. North:
Your style is alternative and different from run of the mill photography. In your line you either make too little or when you get the break you make hefty. But you got to keep trying making little until someone notices and elevates you to the next level. Until that happens you have to stay at 35~40 range. Sorry!

Thank you for the feedback, I can't disagree with what you've said.

Jun 01 12 10:57 am Link

Model

Phoenix_L

Posts: 55

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Digital Blitz wrote:

You got nice legs and a pair of expressive eyes. But you have a few miles to go before you start commanding a fee. I don't know how much it comes to Malayasian Rupiya but probably USD $10/hr

Indeed I also interested to hear about what should I do regarding this.
If it is allowed in this thread or maybe some other consort threads by OP~~ big_smile

Jun 01 12 11:10 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Phoenix Loh wrote:

Indeed I also interested to hear about what should I do regarding this.
If it is allowed in this thread or maybe some other consort threads by OP~~ big_smile

You can always PM me here! I will be glad to help.

Jun 01 12 11:28 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Marilyn Yusuf wrote:
Me, please smile

I am sorry Ms. Yusuf: In spite of your obvious good looks and great legs, I shall not pay you more than $40/hr. I do not see you emoting in front of the camera. You have to make the camera - your Boy friend, Best friend, comedian, enemy, ....you get the idea. I dont see that in your port!

Jun 01 12 11:32 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Dekilah wrote:
How about me?

$40.00/hr...with or w/o your pubic hair!

Jun 01 12 11:33 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

BorderlineBunny wrote:
Have you done a retoucher yet? I'm interested. tongue

$5/pic

Jun 01 12 11:34 am Link

Model

Deviana Fox

Posts: 273

Baltimore, Maryland, US

I'm interested

Jun 01 12 11:34 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Darling Kyttie wrote:
Please and thank you.

For now lets get a few more shots taken by accepting TFCD.

Jun 01 12 11:36 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Ashley Haven Nudes wrote:
Sure!

Promotions: $40.00
Commercial Nudes: 75.00

Jun 01 12 11:38 am Link

Photographer

paragonfl

Posts: 293

Saint Petersburg, Florida, US

sounds fun...

Jun 01 12 11:38 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Deviana Fox wrote:
I'm interested

How about $30/hr?

Jun 01 12 11:41 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

paragonfl wrote:
sounds fun...

Continue your TFCD work....and sue your photography teacher. He didnt teach you about natural lights!

Jun 01 12 11:42 am Link

Model

Ashley Haven Nudes

Posts: 2442

Queen Creek, Arizona, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Promotions: $40.00
Commercial Nudes: 75.00

Thanks!

Jun 01 12 11:44 am Link

Photographer

Jacob Howe

Posts: 41

Jasper, Alabama, US

I would like some input!

Jun 01 12 11:47 am Link

Photographer

Visions by Noe

Posts: 7

Tampa, Florida, US

Moi?

Jun 01 12 11:55 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Sun of Rose Photography wrote:
Moi?

Continue on TF basis for some more time.

Jun 01 12 11:57 am Link

Photographer

Visions by Noe

Posts: 7

Tampa, Florida, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Continue on TF basis for some more time.

What can I do to improve?

Jun 01 12 12:05 pm Link

Model

piperbeast

Posts: 64

Tucson, Arizona, US

sure, why not?

Jun 01 12 12:05 pm Link