2006-09-12 16:39:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
What a brilliant question! I'm getting married, and there is nothing more overpriced than the photographer--and that includes the cake!
First of all, figure out how much you spend on the pictures. (This includes film and maybe, maybe part of the camera and accessories.) Make sure at least the cost of the film is covered.
Now, that gets tricky if you're only using digital (which, FYI, is not necessarily the best way to go). Then, have either pre-planned wedding packages (you know, 2 8x10s, 30 wallets, etc) based on how much you would spend on either having them printed elsewhere or your at-home print costs. Make sure at least that is covered as well.
Do NOT, please, go too far over cost for those, unless you do not plan on charging an hourly rate.
Hourly rates: Well, my photographer is costing $75 an hour. To be honest, I think this is still too much, especially since we are feeding her, and it is something she ENJOYS doing. But, this is actually lower than anyone else! Do research on photographers in your area and see what their hourly rates are. Go lower! You will get more business if you're the least pricey...as long as you have good quality photos, which I'm sure you do.
A bit off topic, you may want to try to get yourself advertised on www.theknot.com. Brides everywhere use this site to help them plan their weddings.
Hope this helped!
2006-09-12 17:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by Esma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask around and find out how much others charge. You're obviously new to this so you'd want to lower the price a lot, but still make a profit. If you have a very good camera and stand you should get very nice photos. Take LOTS of film!
2006-09-13 14:02:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jnine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you are planning to provide the couple. There are different packages available like 10 at xsize, 8 at ysize and 24 candid shots at zsize with photo album for $800. For example. The more pictures and extras you provide the more you should charge. If you are just starting out, I would keep it at the $600 - $900 range.
2006-09-12 23:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by Penelope's Mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you a professional? Or just an amateur helping out a friend? My friend is paying $1300 for her photographer for the entire day. If you are just starting out, I would recommend charging a few hundred or even nothing at all so you can get the practice. Maybe ask the bride and groom in return for a reduced or free rate to let you post their pictures online on a website so you can show examples of your work.
2006-09-12 23:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A number of years ago (20 - back when I was a pro) I charged by the roll...$25 for a roll of 36 exposures. The client was then given the proof sheet to select the shots s/he wanted which I would then have printed in sizes according to client needs (4 x 6, 8 x 10 etc.), printing costs being born by the client. Keep in mind that you should not just shoot indiscriminately merely to increase your roll count.
2006-09-13 01:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this is your first outing I would hold it down. When you know what you are doing then you can get the big bucks......Don't forget to take a picture with the bride and groom's hands crossed showing their rings................
2006-09-12 23:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by Laura 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋