FrankS
Registered User
Almost ready to go photograph my sister in law and her husband - no money in this, but I have another portrait job this Saturday: a family portrait and individuals of the kids (young adults).
I used to do weddings but don't anymore. I still do portraits and sometimes do several a year and other times none for several years. This is just word of mouth, no advertising.
I charge $150 for the sitting and include several 8x10's from a single negative. Additional prints cost extra: $20 for 5x7, $25 for 8x10, $50 for 11x14, and $100 for 16x20. These are RC prints hand printed by myself.
Anyone else do this sort of photography on the side? Do you charge more or less?
I used to do weddings but don't anymore. I still do portraits and sometimes do several a year and other times none for several years. This is just word of mouth, no advertising.
I charge $150 for the sitting and include several 8x10's from a single negative. Additional prints cost extra: $20 for 5x7, $25 for 8x10, $50 for 11x14, and $100 for 16x20. These are RC prints hand printed by myself.
Anyone else do this sort of photography on the side? Do you charge more or less?
Ash
Selflessly Self-involved
I hope to do similar as soon as I get my darkroom and portfolio sorted. Oh and my website, and my gear, and my......... 
PlantedTao
Well-known
No, but I do have a gallery show to do in March. It will be very informal, with many other photogs (15) showing there work in a brand new gallery that a friend of a friend is opening.
All work must be priced and any sales will be split with the gallery.
So, my pricing is going to be about what yours is:
8x10 = $40 & 11x14 = $60 (no frame or mat)
Good luck on your shoot Frank.
Cheers.
Jason
All work must be priced and any sales will be split with the gallery.
So, my pricing is going to be about what yours is:
8x10 = $40 & 11x14 = $60 (no frame or mat)
Good luck on your shoot Frank.
Cheers.
Jason
kbg32
neo-romanticist
That's a pretty low price for a portrait sitting Frank. Basic headshots around here cost $99-150 for 1-2 rolls of film and a set of contact sheets. Prints are additional. For a portrait sitting for a family, including individual shots of the kids, you can easily triple your fee, and only include a set of proofs or contact sheets. Possibly throwing in an 8x10 or two. Your prices for prints are about right.
Good luck Saturday!
Good luck Saturday!
back alley
IMAGES
i used to do the same. i had a little artist's space in a local arts community building, it was very funky.
i charged similar as people were expecting to pay less than they would at a 'pro' shop.
it was great extra money and paid for the space which allowed me to do my own thing.
joe
i charged similar as people were expecting to pay less than they would at a 'pro' shop.
it was great extra money and paid for the space which allowed me to do my own thing.
joe
FrankS
Registered User
The way I figure it is that the $150 will get me out taking the pictures. If it's a bigger group it's more work but greater chance of a larger subsequent print order.
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
I think fees will vary a lot based on market, personal preferences (as in Frank's reasoning,) etc. All the best, Frank.
This sort of reminds me of a sitting I did many years ago for someone graduating with their Masters degree. The location was the Labatt home in London, and it was a lovely setting and I got to meet Mrs. Labatt as well. She was a bit condescending, but I chalked that up to her not knowing that I was close friends with the subject, not just a hired gun. Film was VPS, IIRC, so that tells you how long ago!
This sort of reminds me of a sitting I did many years ago for someone graduating with their Masters degree. The location was the Labatt home in London, and it was a lovely setting and I got to meet Mrs. Labatt as well. She was a bit condescending, but I chalked that up to her not knowing that I was close friends with the subject, not just a hired gun. Film was VPS, IIRC, so that tells you how long ago!
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
$175-$225 depending on what it's for is my sitting fee.
I usually do the same Frank.. toss in a print or two of one image.
My stuff is digital though. I'd like to do some more film work but then I'd probably want an SLR. I could get away with the M7 but would like to snag a 75mm if it's "head and shoulders" portraits.
The print prices you're charging sound fair - just have to ensure the people KNOW that you're printing them by hand and that they're receiving quality workmanship and not the "walmart special".
Dave
I usually do the same Frank.. toss in a print or two of one image.
My stuff is digital though. I'd like to do some more film work but then I'd probably want an SLR. I could get away with the M7 but would like to snag a 75mm if it's "head and shoulders" portraits.
The print prices you're charging sound fair - just have to ensure the people KNOW that you're printing them by hand and that they're receiving quality workmanship and not the "walmart special".
Dave