Event Photography Question
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sonicbuffalo_RIP
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anyone?
sonicbuffalo_RIP
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If someone who gets paid a fee could elaborate...this was a poster looking for an educated response....I can't help because I'm not that familiar with event photography.
SkvLTD
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As with anything, it always depends. Define cover yourself?
If it's an event not worth shooting monetarily (assuming you have enough portfolio), then just don't shoot it. If you have nothing to set up, don't add that as an extra fee. If you do have something major to set up, just put that into the hourly or flat rate you're going to charge. Much easier that way for everyone.
If it's an event not worth shooting monetarily (assuming you have enough portfolio), then just don't shoot it. If you have nothing to set up, don't add that as an extra fee. If you do have something major to set up, just put that into the hourly or flat rate you're going to charge. Much easier that way for everyone.
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That was an EDUCATED response.
Many factors lead to what I charge.
Who is hosting the event? If a non profit or something for charity I will sometimes charge NOTHING.
Most times I get paid a retainer if I do not make a set amount at the event.
Sometimes the event host pays for all services.
So as you can see it is all variable. You just have to work out a fair price with the coordinator, or donate if it is a cause that you want to help.
EDUCATED enough for you??????????
Geeeeeeez
What type of event are you shooting?
That would help us to answer your question.
Some events you shoot to make money.
Corporate events and such.
Some you shoot to help them out.
For me these are always something to do with Cancer, or benefits for children.
For local musicians you do it for fun and because you love it more than money.
Most musicians and local promoters have very limited funds.
SkvLTD
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What personally peeves me is when MAJOR promos aren't willing to spend a dime on work that essentially defines their image to the rest of the world. Or major organizations, even some "non-profits" if they charge a substantial attendance fee outside of the intended fundraiser for their cause.
SkvLTD
Senior Member
And that's what MANY others need to learn - accepting petty only lowers the appreciation of the whole craft.
sonicbuffalo_RIP
Senior Member
I didn't mean to belittle your response. I was referring to me as being uneducated enough to give the OP a good answer. Peace in 2015.