How much should i charge for digital copies of my photography?

[bighatphotography]

Ok. I am going to take the challenge. I need to prove 10bucks of profit by next year from selling my photography.
I know i need improvement. thats one of the main reasons i started my blog Bighat Photography so people could give me tips instead of just saying you suck. So if you want to critique me go ahead but instead of pointing out these issues and basically saying i suck(which i prolly do suck at least a little bit) give me ways to fix these issues.

 

[tirediron]

If you want useful, meaningful critique, take 1-4 of your images and post them in a thread in the appropriate image gallery with the term "C&C" (Comments & Critique) in the title. People are not going to take the time to review an entire facebook page of images even if they're do follow the link.

 

[bighatphotography]

Okey thanks.

 

[vintagesnaps]

I don't think what you're describing or your skill level at this point would make for a viable photography business. Your photos appear to me to be beginning amateur level, and it's probably more than what can be done on a message board to help you learn how to become a good photographer, how to frame shots, how to compose images, the elements of composition, etc. etc.

I saw a couple of your photos that have an interesting perspective, so if you're able to learn and build on that you might develop your skills to the point eventually that you'd have work good enough to market and sell/license. I think you have to love doing something to want to put in the time and practice to get good at it.

If you really want to do this I'd suggest taking a photography class and get in plenty of practice and learning and see where it goes. If you just want a quick easy way to make a few bucks there are probably other ways to do that.

Here are a couple of resources on pricing; ASMP also has info. on copyright, licensing, releases, etc., and you could try PPA as well.
https://asmp.org/tutorials/steps-determine-licensing-fees.html#.U-UAZCPD9LM
https://asmp.org/links/32#.U-UAByPD9LM

 

[AceCo55]

I know you get this question alot. But i wanted a more direct answer than googling it. lol

Well you got your "direct" answers - you just didn't like them. Maybe Google would have given you what you wanted to hear.

As far as watermarking - you better not watermark any image I'm going to buy from you. Why would I bother buying the image?
Outline your "terms and conditions" and get your clients to see/agree with them. I'm sure a Google search will bring up some examples of wording.
If you want a direct answer for wording then just ask here ... unless you don't like the answers, then just go with the Google.

 

[e.rose]

Dis thread tho...

I don't... what?

 

[orljustin]

"Do a search either on here on in general and read about how to copyright your pictures."

There is no 'how to copyright your pictures". The creator automatically holds copyright of created content. Perhaps you meant 'how to register your content with the US copyright office".

 

[imagemaker46]

I didn't read through the entire post, but charge what ever you want, if they don't sell, lower the price until you sell a few, then you can use this to determine your market value. Do a web search on free flowers, bugs and animals and see how many pop up. This should give you an idea as to the value people place on their images, if they are free, they are worthless, there is a lot of worthless out there. Copyright, people don't care, not one little bit. Take someone to court because they are using a picture of a flower that you shot, you'll get a oh sorry, and they will just use some one else's flower picture.

You seem to be quite sensitive about the information that was thrown your way, defensive is a good word to use. Bottom line is, unless you have pictures that stand out above all the rest, you're going to be disappointed with the sales and in photography.