Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/04

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Subject: FS: Fine prints (was: Re: [Leica] pricing prints)
From: images at InfoAve.Net (Tina Manley)
Date: Fri Jun 4 07:19:14 2004
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At 04:40 PM 6/3/2004 -0700, you wrote:
>You need to triple your prices I really mean it.
>You are changing the prices commercial photographers charge for prints AFTER
>THEY HAVE GOTTEN THEIR HOURLY OR DAY RATE.
>The prints are thought of as almost being done AT COST as a service to the
>client.
>You've not gotten a grand from these people up front to be out there
>shooting. You need to get it in the printing and the handling. And be
>competitive with people who have one third your talent. You are getting paid
>for handling and that?s about it. Time to start getting paid for your
>expertise, vision and commitment which is in no way second tier.
>
>
>Mark Rabiner
>Photography
>Portland Oregon

I totally agree, Doug.  Your prices are way too low.  You are factoring in 
your time and materials, but not your unique talent.

Tina


Tina Manley, ASMP
www.tinamanley.com




In reply to: Message from telyt at earthlink.net (Douglas Herr) (FS: Fine prints (was: Re: [Leica] pricing prints))
Message from mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner) (FS: Fine prints (was: Re: [Leica] pricing prints))