I have two friends that are just starting out that want to have some questions answered.<\/p>\n
I have family members that want me to take their pics and they want to know how much and I just don’t know what is reasonable for an amateur just starting out. I want to be compensated for my time obviously but am not to sure on what is a reasonable fee.\u00a0\u00a0 I was thinking around $100-$150.\u00a0 Does that sound reasonable to you for shoot and pics on CD?<\/p>\n
First ask yourself this question as your first starting out<\/p>\n
1. What am I trying to achieve by taking pictures of a few friends families?<\/p>\n
2. What is the most important purpose when I first start offering the photo sessions to them? Is your main concern to make an extra $100 or is your main concern to generate clients?<\/p>\n
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If your main concern is to generate lots of clients and you want to get your business up and running with tons of clients then start your prices at a low price such as $50-75. I know what your thinking it’s very low, you aren’t trying to make money at the moment you have either a 2nd job while you get this business going. The point the price being low is you will get your name out there very fast if you follow a few steps that are in my book.<\/p>\n
If you want to make a little extra money on the side $100 each time is a great little extra pocket money to play around with till you get your confidence up as you build your portfolio.\u00a0 As you work your skills will improve slowing over time.<\/p>\n
If you would like my secret how I was able to make more money you have to buy my Professional Photography Business Toolbox book. It will be coming out in a few months, I just need to get a professional proofreader and it’s going out to be sold online as an ebook and hopefully then a hard copy to follow. The ebook you will be able to download!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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