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

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Ariel Elizabeth wrote:
Yes, Please. (:

Ariel:
It is evident that you are talented - but your port does not show case your telents. This is a good picture but does not show anything about your MU efforts - https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36370470.

I suggest you build a diverse port on TFCD.

Aug 06 14 05:22 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Denny Lee Photography wrote:
yes please and thank you!

Danny:
You have some outstanding portraits. And in a few - I feel a use of reflector would have given better results. I shall say about $50/hr USD

Aug 06 14 05:32 am Link

Model

Ms Katie Blair

Posts: 95

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

A month or so ago....you gave me a rate of $50...

Are we still there? What can I do to improve?

Aug 06 14 11:49 am Link

Photographer

SEAK Photography

Posts: 54

Abbeville, Alabama, US

I'm still having too much fun with this to screw it up by turning it into a job, but I'm curious to get your opinion on what rate I might ask if approached for a commercial gig.

Aug 07 14 09:12 am Link

Photographer

Robert Hare Photography

Posts: 81

Worcester, Massachusetts, US

Would love to see what you think - Thanks

Aug 07 14 09:46 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

2M1 Fotograf wrote:
let to know plz..

If you were a full professional I would have said you are oustanding, for a hobbyist I have to say you could be the best hobbyist in MM.

It may be time to turn pro and start charging at least about $100/hr. Just make sure you do not go overboard with your retouching work.

Aug 07 14 06:48 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

AubreyAnn88 wrote:
Me, please!

Aubrey:
You are very beautiful, but your port needs improvement as does your expressions. Dont get me wrong-you have the potentials to make it big, but you need to have better portfolios to be marketable.
For now I shall say - $40/hr.

Aug 07 14 06:51 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

David K Studio wrote:
Why not.

Some outstanding work David.
I shall say about $75/hr.

Aug 07 14 06:53 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Robert Choquette wrote:
I'm game

Outstanding work - but still lacks diversity.
I shall say about $45/hr USD

Aug 07 14 06:54 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Sean Buie wrote:
Interesting post and some interesting comments...I'm game.

Interesting port with some interesting pictures - especially the outdoor ones. Your portraits are commendable as well.
I am willing to pay $60/hr

Aug 07 14 06:57 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Justin Dean Photography wrote:
Go ahead and enjoy

Justin:
Very enjoyable port indeed. And since I am from the same geographic region, I have had a chance to work with a few models from your port. But I have to enjoy - they look prettier in your port. Good Job.

I shall say $100/hr

Aug 07 14 07:04 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Ms Katie Blair wrote:
A month or so ago....you gave me a rate of $50...

Are we still there? What can I do to improve?

Good question - I shall have to say yes. If I were to hire you - I shall pay you that.

Aug 07 14 07:06 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

SEAK Photography wrote:
I'm still having too much fun with this to screw it up by turning it into a job, but I'm curious to get your opinion on what rate I might ask if approached for a commercial gig.

Exactly - why mess it up by putting price. ENjoy the art. TFCD is a good thing - nothing negative about it.

Aug 07 14 07:08 pm Link

Photographer

2M1 Fotograf

Posts: 270

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Digital Blitz wrote:

If you were a full professional I would have said you are oustanding, for a hobbyist I have to say you could be the best hobbyist in MM.

It may be time to turn pro and start charging at least about $100/hr. Just make sure you do not go overboard with your retouching work.

Thank you Mr Blitz smile

Aug 08 14 06:15 am Link

Model

Bianca Bee

Posts: 6

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

How do I fare in your opinion?

Aug 08 14 06:28 am Link

Photographer

Dan Howell

Posts: 3579

Kerhonkson, New York, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Danny:
You have some outstanding portraits. And in a few - I feel a use of reflector would have given better results. I shall say about $50/hr USD

Actually I think that you are on the low side, IMO.

And I'm not sure I would agree with the comment about a reflector--actually I'm sure I don't agree with that. Shadows can be good things. He demonstrates pretty decent control of lighting. Where the shadows are strong they add to the impact of the image. And indeed several images have extensive shadow control thru fill. I can't see where he would benefit from this suggestion.

Care to take a crack at me? Are you taking into account the difference in pricing structure between editorial and advertising? Or are you thinking about averaging the two?

Aug 08 14 07:16 am Link

Photographer

SEAK Photography

Posts: 54

Abbeville, Alabama, US

Aug 08 14 09:07 pm Link

Model

Skyler Bleu

Posts: 527

San Jose, California, US

go for it!

Aug 08 14 09:08 pm Link

Photographer

photo tech

Posts: 119

Huntington Park, California, US

Yes, please.

Aug 08 14 11:58 pm Link

Model

Natty J

Posts: 5

East Rutherford, New Jersey, US

smile

Aug 11 14 06:12 pm Link

Model

tattooed beauty

Posts: 500

Chicago, Illinois, US

I'm in:)

Aug 12 14 09:35 am Link

Photographer

Fritz Crane

Posts: 8

San Antonio, Texas, US

Would appreciate your opinion. Thanks in advance.

Aug 12 14 02:14 pm Link

Photographer

Stevie D Photography

Posts: 10

Houston, Texas, US

Very curious, lay it on me!

Aug 12 14 03:32 pm Link

Photographer

LavandeBrie Photography

Posts: 12

San Francisco, California, US

i'd like to hear your opinion

Aug 12 14 03:41 pm Link

Model

Marla Nudes

Posts: 51

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ok tell me! smile

Aug 12 14 11:49 pm Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Robert Hare Photography wrote:
Would love to see what you think - Thanks

Mr. Hare:
Outstanding portfolio. Your portraits are excellently executed. Love this one the best - https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35163674 .... It inspires lesser talented mortals like yours truly.

I shall say you should charge $175/hr.

Aug 13 14 06:48 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Bianca Bee wrote:
How do I fare in your opinion?

You are beautiful - but your port is not! What is this picture doing in your port - https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35163674
This could be ranked one of the worst in entire MM. How about building a professional looking port on TFCD.

Sorry if my remarks are curt - but a pretty girl like yourself should be well presented as well to start making money.

Aug 13 14 06:51 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Dan Howell wrote:

Actually I think that you are on the low side, IMO.

And I'm not sure I would agree with the comment about a reflector--actually I'm sure I don't agree with that. Shadows can be good things. He demonstrates pretty decent control of lighting. Where the shadows are strong they add to the impact of the image. And indeed several images have extensive shadow control thru fill. I can't see where he would benefit from this suggestion.

Care to take a crack at me? Are you taking into account the difference in pricing structure between editorial and advertising? Or are you thinking about averaging the two?

Mr. Howell:
My ratings are my personal opinion only - based on how much I am willing pay someone if he/she were in DC. Averaging all commercial and non-commercial work.

I love your play with lights and shadows. You apparently also have excellent post production support. I would pay you about $100/hr.

Aug 13 14 06:56 am Link

Photographer

stevie oetjengerdes

Posts: 606

Boston, Massachusetts, US

ooh i'm game! smile

Aug 13 14 06:59 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Skyler Bleu wrote:
go for it!

I shall pay you about $50/hr.
Do you wanna do some soul-searching on your expressions?

Aug 13 14 06:59 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

photo tech wrote:
Yes, please.

Beautiful concepts and nice port. But educate me on what were trying to accomplish on the brightness/contrast ratio in this picture - https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35689962 ... It potentially creates doubt in the viewers mind and in my opinion brings your rate down to about $45/hr.

Aug 13 14 07:03 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Natty J wrote:
smile

Build your port first on TFCD. smile

Aug 13 14 07:04 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

tattooed beauty wrote:
I'm in:)

Ooooo - I love this picture https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34545576 - all involved did their job very well.

I am gonna say about $35/hr.

Aug 13 14 07:07 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Fritz Crane wrote:
Would appreciate your opinion. Thanks in advance.

Your avatar is very nice. So are a few nudes. You may wanna weed out a few though. TFCD is not a bad option.

Aug 13 14 07:10 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Stevie Reid Photography wrote:
Very curious, lay it on me!

Very good eye on conceptualizations. I love this on https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 597...Lets continue working on TFCD for  some more time...money will come soon...Also the indoor lighting can be improved. Have you invested in some good reflectors yet?

Aug 13 14 07:14 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

LavandeBrie Photography wrote:
i'd like to hear your opinion

About $40/hr

Aug 13 14 07:16 am Link

Photographer

Stevie D Photography

Posts: 10

Houston, Texas, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Very good eye on conceptualizations. I love this on https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 597...Lets continue working on TFCD for  some more time...money will come soon...Also the indoor lighting can be improved. Have you invested in some good reflectors yet?

Very interested on which shots you think need reflectors? Appreciate it!

Aug 13 14 07:18 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Marlene Nude wrote:
Ok tell me! smile

Marlene:
In my opinion - This must be the best picture in your side of Atlantic and probably the top 10 in entire MM. https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36611639
Kudos to all involved. I must reach out to the photographer just to compliment him.

You have well toned body and well chiseled face. I am willing to pay you $125/hr USD. Will that be about 100 pounds/hr?

Aug 13 14 07:22 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2773

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

stevie oetjengerdes wrote:
ooh i'm game! smile

Stevie:
I do not have much knowledge on your genre. But I must say your port is pleasing to the eye.
I am willing to pay you $60/hr.

Aug 13 14 07:26 am Link

Photographer

stevie oetjengerdes

Posts: 606

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Stevie:
I do not have much knowledge on your genre. But I must say your port is pleasing to the eye.
I am willing to pay you $60/hr.

thank you for the critique!

Aug 13 14 07:29 am Link