Russ, Many years ago, I did photo work for musicians, artist, actors, etc. for the delight in doing it. Never charged anything, but received more than money could buy in friendships, business networking, and good memories. I didn't undercut the professionals because, as you know, artists don't have that kind of money. If you wan't to make a few bucks now to cover expenses do that but more than likely you will get paying gigs as a result of your generosity. AZ Build a Lookaround! The Lookaround Book, 4th ed. Now an E-book. http://www.panoramacamera.us > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: You want How Much!!!!!!! > From: rebphoto <rebphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: Sat, December 03, 2005 10:31 pm > To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students > <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Hi Gang............... > > Now here is a thought.......... > > I do all sorts of photos for a few local Theatre companies......... > > I often do Head Shots for the performers..... > > Most often they order reprints from me. > > Now lets say they want to order an 8x10 from me > and they want to take it to some place and have a > zillion copies made of it. > > (I don't mind doing a certain amount of reprints > but I am not set up to run off a hundred of them) > > (I am shooting and printing digital) > (and I do have a dedicated B&W printer) > > They will need a letter from me to give to this printer > giving my permission to copy and print this photo. > > Now lets remember we not talking about a commercial > account here, these are local people who do Theatre > either as a hobby or they are trying to establish themselves > locally before they move on to the bright lights of the big city. > > So what might be a fair price to charge them for the letter? > > I want to make a few dollars. > > But I want to be fair and encourage them to > recommend me to their friends in Theatre also. > > Bear in mind that for some reason most folks who do > the Performing Arts tend to be as poor as Church Mice. > > I guess it's the "wait on tables for a job" while doing Theatre thing. > > I am open to suggestions.............. > > > Thanks > > > Russ > R.E. Baker > Photography > rebphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx > > Feed a Cat... > Starve a Fever........
