Advice needed: What to do when someone wants to pay for your work?

[mackigator]

I could use some help on this one RFF friends. I've been emailed by someone who wishes to use some of my work on a web site, presumably for pay and with credit given. They have asked specifically about the cost; I'll find out more (of course) before I license away anything. I've never done anything like this before and wonder what/how to charge? I haven't responded yet but will likely answer them tomorrow.

Even if this doesn't pan out, I'm now curious: What should I do if someone contacts me and is willing to buy copies of my work? Whats's a typical rate and/or arrangement? What to be careful of? Where to begin?

Your advice and experience appreciated!

 

[photobizzz]

I am sure there is more than one member that can give you advice, I cannot; but here is a link to a specific forum on another website where this is the topic of the forum and I am sure you can get some ideas from here.

Hope it helps.

 

[mackigator]

Thanks for the good words and the link. Once I find out more about the intended use, my first instinct is to let them name a price and negotiate from there if it is not to my liking.

I assume a one time use for the web gives them the right to use it for that purpose in perpetuity? We come to terms, I send them some kind of agreement, they send funds, and I provide them a copy at a resolution suitable for the web?

 

[emraphoto]

i went through a bit of a tough time trying to value work for sale. the way i came to value print sales and gallery sales is to figure cost of materials, a fair hourly wage for yourself that includes any neccessary scanning, time at the monitor, framing and such (if you do your own/i do), money to cover gallery commision (it can be up to 40% sometimes!) and if you care/can a few bucks that gets accrued for gear.
i am sure you could make a model that fit for a web job as well. you might want to do a little research and see what the going rate is from working stiffs to make sure you're in the right ballpark. don't forget to put together a well outlined contact if rights are at issues.
regards
john

 

[emraphoto]

I (meaning you) provide them a copy at a resolution suitable for the web THEN they provide funds