Hi,
I think you should work the job at the price you gave. (If you have a
problem with dishonesty or breaking your word, as I do.) Try to make up the
difference in expenses this time.
Consider this a "loss leader". You will gain the experience and the credit
for the future . Then dont let this happen to you again. If they should
come back to you, explain to them that your new rate reflects standard of
the industry and that you just wanted to get the experience the first time.
If they turn you down, then consider that they were just looking for a
sucker. There are other jobs available that will pay that rate and you can
show previous experience.
That said, its hard to avoid selling yourself short when the rent is
due. Your competition will. Try, as you introduce yourself to the world,
to at least break even. Once you are established, the prices get better.
Also, there are ways of getting the price you deserve without being an
a..hole. Perhaps a study of salesmanship would be useful. I have begun
to think that this should be a required subject in school. Maybe the photo
god will be kind to you and give all the shots you need...
yours
fred.vansand2@verizon.net
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From: <LScottPht@aol.com>
To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students"
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Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: magazine publishing rights help
> I am so confused now, I am not sure what to do. I have already quoted the
> $200/day plus expenses. How about if I charge a usage fee per image, for
example,
> a cover shot is x amount of dollars, inside 1/4 page is x amount of
dollars
> and so on.
>
> Leslie Spurlock
> <A HREF="http://lesliescottphotography.com/";>Leslie Scott Photography</A>
> <A HREF="http://www.lesliescottphotography.com/phototours.htm";>Leslie
Scott
> Photography and Tours</A>
> 1-888-381-0854
> lscottpht@aol.com
>
