flameshots
No longer a newbie, moving up!
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I know it's a loaded question, but I have just signed an agreement with two local media outlets to do freelance work. My question is what is the going rate for news lifestyle photojournalist shots? ( I would prefer not to name them but one is internet based and the other is the local paper.) The internet based has offered $50/ set and the paper has said it would be per assignment based. I guess I'm trying to avoid the noob/ I'm so happy you want my pictures just pay me what you want syndrome.
One other question. What is the best way to protect my interest? The contract with the internet based source advises that they own the copyright once a set is accepted. I guess that is normal but I would really like to have a little more control. It's one thing if THEY send me on the assignment but if I freelance and/or get the story myself and the pictures say were used on good morning america (like the last set!) I would like to have at least a little more recognition if not more compensation. Is there an outlet or source that you can sell shots of major events or stories, say to the highest bidder?
Thanks for the input.
One other question. What is the best way to protect my interest? The contract with the internet based source advises that they own the copyright once a set is accepted. I guess that is normal but I would really like to have a little more control. It's one thing if THEY send me on the assignment but if I freelance and/or get the story myself and the pictures say were used on good morning america (like the last set!) I would like to have at least a little more recognition if not more compensation. Is there an outlet or source that you can sell shots of major events or stories, say to the highest bidder?
Thanks for the input.