What to charge for an image
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Posted 13/06/2013 - 20:46
I have never reached these giddy heights!!
I think this area is a bit of a minefield, but you could try "Stock photos price calculater" on the internet. I recall looking at it some while ago and thought the prices quoted rather optimistic. It may give you a guide however.
I think this area is a bit of a minefield, but you could try "Stock photos price calculater" on the internet. I recall looking at it some while ago and thought the prices quoted rather optimistic. It may give you a guide however.
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Posted 13/06/2013 - 21:15
Jim
This link may provide some initial starting points
http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK§io...
Fletcher8.
This link may provide some initial starting points
http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK§io...
Fletcher8.
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Posted 14/06/2013 - 01:42
Well done. Ask them what they are offering and go from there
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Posted 14/06/2013 - 08:58
Also, ask for their print-run. A magazine with one of 3000 copies merits a lower fee than one at 30,000 copies. It gives you a sense of scale when agreeing a fee. If they do print and electronic versions, they should expect to pay a little more than for print only. Fees vary quite considerably according to usage, so I'd do as cabstar suggests and ask them what fee they have in mind. I should add that I've never been in your fortunate position of charging a fee, but I have been on the other side of the fence in the past.
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Posted 14/06/2013 - 12:05
Around £50-00 I would say -- any more and you are likely to get NOTHING as there are so many people willing to GIVE their photos free nowadays and I am grateful for 'small mercies'.
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Posted 14/06/2013 - 14:21
£50 for a cover shot Peter, your to cheap. I would expect that as a minimum for a small head shot in any magazine.
I would expect at least £150 for a cover shot, even for a small run trade magazine. But it also depends what you value, qudos from a cover image or cash or both
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I would expect at least £150 for a cover shot, even for a small run trade magazine. But it also depends what you value, qudos from a cover image or cash or both

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Posted 15/06/2013 - 22:13
It does depend on the type and circulation of the magazine so it's impossible to give a definitive answer.
I find the best approach is to ask them what they normal pay for such images, good quality magazines will already have a price in mind...they'll probably quote slightly lower for obvious reasons but it gives you a good starting point for negotiation. It's worked for me anyway!!
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I find the best approach is to ask them what they normal pay for such images, good quality magazines will already have a price in mind...they'll probably quote slightly lower for obvious reasons but it gives you a good starting point for negotiation. It's worked for me anyway!!
Simon
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My Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/landscapephotographyuk
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Posted 24/07/2013 - 13:29
First of all my apologies for the delayed response and secondly thank you to everyone who replied to my question. The responses gave me some benchmarks for negotiation. I settled on £100 in the end and the cheque has arrived today so happy times
Thanks again, cheers, Jim
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