Thanks for the suggestions...actually, I do have an agent but don't feel it appropriate to haul her to the table now. But I am getting some information from her on this as well. Both Emily and your input has been most helpful. Thanks much. Lea ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobbie Blazy" <stopbarking@earthlink.net> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu> Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 8:50 PM Subject: Re: image pricing : Often this is a very gentle client education process. : Its pretty tough sometimes for them to understand : our stock inventory and its value. : : Do you know if anyone else quoted this job--- : has this client ever used any other studio you : are familiar with. : : You could give this client 'some' freedoms : while limiting the length of time in the contract. : ""Useage includes blah-blah-blah for a period of : blah-blah years."" : If this image is a hot stock image for you, : maybe he needs 'exclusive' rights : for a period of time. : Or how about sharing rights? There are many ways to : be creative with a client like this, if its worthwhile. : : ASMP has (or used to have) a nice pamphlet to give : a really stubborn - no longer prospective - client : on their way out the door. : : Who would control the original negative, how : important is it to you have control over the printing : of this work... : : I know you asked if anyone ever priced a job like yours, : I just wanted to throw some ideas in the mix for anyone who : has not negotiated a contract yet. : : Best solution - hire a rep! : : - Bobbie Blazy : ) : :
