Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]OK, you guys have convinced me. Prices go up tomorrow. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com -----Original Message----- From: Tina Manley <images@InfoAve.Net> Sent: Jun 4, 2004 7:19 AM To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> Subject: Re: FS: Fine prints (was: Re: [Leica] pricing prints) At 04:40 PM 6/3/2004 -0700, you wrote: >You need to triple your prices I really mean it. >You are changing the prices commercial photographers charge for prints AFTER >THEY HAVE GOTTEN THEIR HOURLY OR DAY RATE. >The prints are thought of as almost being done AT COST as a service to the >client. >You've not gotten a grand from these people up front to be out there >shooting. You need to get it in the printing and the handling. And be >competitive with people who have one third your talent. You are getting paid >for handling and that?s about it. Time to start getting paid for your >expertise, vision and commitment which is in no way second tier. > > >Mark Rabiner >Photography >Portland Oregon I totally agree, Doug. Your prices are way too low. You are factoring in your time and materials, but not your unique talent. Tina Tina Manley, ASMP www.tinamanley.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information