Final Product

[Canon88]

Hey all,

In an attempt to keep things simple I've put together a basic consumer 'package' list with descriptions.

Under the 'Final Product' section, I've written the following information:


• All rates include time spent on-location or in studio, post-production on all images, and one (1) DVD disc with two (2) files:
o One file to contain high-resolution digital JPEGs at 300dpi for printing images up to 24x36
o One file to contain low-resolution digital JPEGs at 72dpi for use on the internet, emails, etc

I'm not satisfied with this idea because:
1) It allows the customer to print whatever size photograph they want as many times as they want
2) 2 files on one CD may be confusing to someone who doesn't understand digital technology, lab tech attempting to print the photos, etc..

Suggestions, alternatives?

I didn't want to charge a rate for my time with additional rates for a disc of images; instead I charge one flat rate for my time and an image disc. And if you pay someone $125 or something for a photoshoot, I believe that you should get a value (e.g. photos) for that cost. My concern is: What comes on the disc? Large resolution, small resolution, both? Why? Opinions, please!

Thanks guys!

[Redneck]

You have to be aware of the fact that if you deliver a CD you won't get any more money out of the shoot.
If you want to include anything in your "package", why not a couple of prints?
Now when you say "because prints will cost me money" then you need to adjust your pricing accordingly.

[kayumangi]

I assume you're referring to portraits.

One thing I learned is to start with just the "creative fee" and then everything is an add on.

Why limit yourself to a package? like what Andre said if you give them a file why would they come back to you for anything else? unless of course they paid your happy price for the image file then that's a different story.

The "value" you're referring to should be about your skill and time. The way you described it sounded like you don't value yourself so much because you think $125 is too much. But I guess it all boils down to confidence, if you think you can't sell squat then you really can't sell squat.

[J Eddington]

Originally Posted by Canon88

Hey all,

In an attempt to keep things simple I've put together a basic consumer 'package' list with descriptions.

Under the 'Final Product' section, I've written the following information:


• All rates include time spent on-location or in studio, post-production on all images, and one (1) DVD disc with two (2) files:
o One file to contain high-resolution digital JPEGs at 300dpi for printing images up to 24x36
o One file to contain low-resolution digital JPEGs at 72dpi for use on the internet, emails, etc

I'm not satisfied with this idea because:
1) It allows the customer to print whatever size photograph they want as many times as they want
2) 2 files on one CD may be confusing to someone who doesn't understand digital technology, lab tech attempting to print the photos, etc..

Suggestions, alternatives?

I didn't want to charge a rate for my time with additional rates for a disc of images; instead I charge one flat rate for my time and an image disc. And if you pay someone $125 or something for a photoshoot, I believe that you should get a value (e.g. photos) for that cost. My concern is: What comes on the disc? Large resolution, small resolution, both? Why? Opinions, please!

Thanks guys!

1. if you are not happy with the client being able to print as they see fit in any size they want then stop giving files! OR charge a price that does make you happy that they can priint what ever they want. You need to choose. OR they get the high res files after spending Xdollars on each print. I give 5 web size with each order. That usually makes them happy, they just want to share with friends. Facebook works well for this. Just remember if you put it on the web, or give them a file of any kind they can steal it. No way around this. They will take crap files and make crap photos out of them and be very happy!

what about the client who schedules your time and doesn't show? What is that time earning worth when you could have been earning money, and how many times will this have to happen to you before you start charging for your time? When clients don't think it costs them anything, they tend to blow you off.

You need to define what that time frame is. Is it 1 hour or 6.

I will assume you are not printing any photos. Put "internet" ready photos directly onto disk, place your contact info on those, then place high res in a folder called "Printing Files, to be used by lab". Many clients have no idea what the difference is. Most of the time they just grab the first thing to put on the web and share with friends.