How much do I charge for a photo shoot?

[MLeeK]

Damn spell check.

 

[MissCream]

Damn spell check.

At least it wasn't auto correct!
www.damnyouautocorrect.com

 

[Overread]

Mleek - bottom right hand corner of your posts should be an "Edit Post" button which you can use (the forum has no time limit) to change post content for corrections such as spelling.

Others - Drop the sillyness in replies (lets keep banter and music to threads friends have started and let the newer members settle in first).

I would like to encourage members to use the private messaging system in order to resolve personal conflicts or disagreements with each other; rather than fight them out in other peoples threads. It's not only disruptive to the site but also derails the thread away from its original intention. You also also free to use the ignore feature if you so choose and you can also report threads and talk direct to a moderator (we are nice friendly people ) if you have specific problems with members. In all cases we'll attempt to ensure that the situation is resolved for both parties.
In light of this I've removed the most recent posts and hope that we can return this thread to a better course than the one it was heading down.

Furthermore I would like to remind people that most of us are here because we enjoy helping others and that whilst we may have different styles, most are still sincere in their efforts to help. Lets try to keep an open mind and also tailor our replies so that newer members are not left so out of the loop.

Ps music fans - to Off Topic with thee

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Oh, censorship. How far will that hand reach?

 

[kundalini]

Oh, censorship. How far will that hand reach?

Of course, if we're talkin' about jumpni' into the fire........

 

[Trever1t]

ok I am surprised someone else here knows Arthur Brown!

 

[katerolla]

I would charge $150 for the first two hours and that includes traveling and setting up and $50, $75 or even $100 for every hour after that

 

[MLeeK]

Oh, censorship. How far will that hand reach?

Ah, yes. God forbid people should have to be decent to anyone asking a question that is annoying. Everyone should be able to say and do whatever they please regardless of whether it is flat out rude or not.
Being under educated and seeking knowledge in a forum that was SUPPOSED to be for sharing knowledge is a crime. How dare they seek knowledge????

 

[MLeeK]

I'm done... for now. You guys have exhausted me.

But I will return to "mother" or "den mother" all I want. Yep. I read that one. I figure if you can be rude and nasty and say anything you Damn well please, well so can I. Good for the goose is good for the gander.

Sweet dreams!

 

[kundalini]

I'm done... for now. You guys have exhausted me.

Sweet dreams!

.... are made of this.......

 

[margosoriginals]

I've been on this forum long enough to know that there are some people who get on here just to be rude. Why they do it, I don't know and I don't care- that's their problem. I am at the very beginning stages of learning photography, and there are times when I want to post a question and get answers from people who know what they're talking about. I usually end up not posting my questions, because I think, "what if what I'm asking is something that presses one person's buttons, another chimes in, and that sets off the insults?" I don't believe in censorship, but I do believe in treating people with damn respect. It's a lot easier to disrespect someone through your monitor and keyboard than it is to their face, so I think that's why a lot of people feel it is ok to be rude on a forum.
The first time I posted a question on this forum, I was asking what lens I should buy for wedding photography. I was going to my cousin's wedding as a guest, and I saw it as an opportunity to get some great photos, and learn from the photographer (who had offered his help to me, I didn't ask). When I posted this question, some saw it as an opportunity to inform me that I was a nuisance to the professional photographer, that I should leave him alone, that I shouldn't be doing weddings because I am just a beginner, etc. etc. you get the point. Others gave great advice that I was thankful for, but I almost never came back after that because what's the point of being berated just to ask a simple question?

Anyways... to the OP I really don't know what to tell you because I don't charge for shoots yet myself! I know... not helpful at all

 

[amatuerallie]

Moderator where are you?????????????????? Please make a new rule that all questions need to be answered with TACT! Back to the ol' "If you have have anything nice to say, don't say it at all." In this case the guy had a simple question about how much to charge for photo shoots, and this is the way he was treated??

 

[cgipson1]

I'm done... for now. You guys have exhausted me.

But I will return to "mother" or "den mother" all I want. Yep. I read that one. I figure if you can be rude and nasty and say anything you Damn well please, well so can I. Good for the goose is good for the gander.

Sweet dreams!

What happened to "if you cant say something nice, don't say anything at all?"

 

[cgipson1]

Moderator where are you?????????????????? Please make a new rule that all questions need to be answered with TACT! Back to the ol' "If you have have anything nice to say, don't say it at all." In this case the guy had a simple question about how much to charge for photo shoots, and this is the way he was treated??

Who defines what is TACTFUL?

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I charge nothing, freebies. As a photo college student, thats about what I'm worth right now. If you have no clue what to even charge, what do you think you're worth? LoL

There are exceptions, I'll charge my "expenses" when people ask me to go to neighboring towns and such. And I confirmed with State Farm that doesn't affect my "non-professional" uber-low rate on my equipment insurance policy