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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Off Topic => Topic started by: Microstocker on October 26, 2007, 15:22

Title: Question, what to charge
Post by: Microstocker on October 26, 2007, 15:22: Recently a person contacted me and asked if I would design an image exclusively for them. It would be a similar design to a photo that I already have on microstock, which has made ~500-800 $ in its first year.

The requested exclusive design might have the possibility to earn a similar amount, if I put it on microstock. The amount of time I need to do the new design would be arround 5-10 hours. The image would be used for a large publicity event.

My question is, what would you charge?
Title: Re: Question, what to charge
Post by: leaf on October 26, 2007, 16:35: you could check out what alamy would charge for such an image

LINK (http://www.alamy.com/price-calc.asp?imageid={718C2F19-566A-4F57-8B9C-5597C4C2D00C}&returnurl=http%3A//www.alamy.com/stock-photography-search-results.asp%3Fqt%3Dcoffee%26lic%3D1%26lic%3D6)

just click that link then find 'calculate price' on that page. Fill in the info and voila a price comes up
Title: Re: Question, what to charge
Post by: Pixart on October 26, 2007, 16:44: Also, you can go to Dreamstime, put in your keyword and check the sell-the-rights box (might need to open up more options), sort by downloads decsending. The first row of images for the keyword "background" range from $350 to $7,000.
Title: Re: Question, what to charge
Post by: Microstocker on October 26, 2007, 17:06: Thank you! That helps!
Title: Re: Question, what to charge
Post by: cameraB on October 28, 2007, 15:41: Quote from: Pixart on October 26, 2007, 16:44
...you can go to Dreamstime, put in your keyword and check the sell-the-rights box (might need to open up more options), sort by downloads decsending. The first row of images for the keyword "background" range from $350 to $7,000.

I tried this but didn't see a "sell the rights" option to get the results set you were describing. Did I miss anything?

Tx,

B.
Title: Re: Question, what to charge
Post by: cameraB on October 28, 2007, 15:48: Quote from: Microstocker on October 26, 2007, 15:22
Recently a person contacted me and asked if I would design an image exclusively for them. It would be a similar design to a photo that I already have on microstock, which has made ~500-800 $ in its first year.. The amount of time I need to do the new design would be arround 5-10 hours. My question is, what would you charge?

I would charge what I consider my time is worth, plus a consideration for the unique value of the image, plus a consideration for the importance of doing this job.

A) If it takes you 8 hours to create the image, multiply that times the hourly rate you would charge for billable hours (remember you also have plenty of unbillable hours which in the end also need to be compensated).

B) Explain that an exclusive image means you would not earn the approx. $N from stock sales, so that could be a reasonable approximate value of the image.

C) Shoot other stuff, variations while you're shooting this image which CAN be submitted to stock once their exclusive image is selected.

B.
Title: Re: Question, what to charge
Post by: Pixart on October 28, 2007, 19:16: I tried this but didn't see a "sell the rights" option to get the results set you were describing. Did I miss anything?

Tx,

B.
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First, you may check to find the magenta/pink/whatever "More DreamFinder Options" on the right side. Then under the green advanced search tab, check the SR-EL box.
Title: Re: Question, what to charge
Post by: cameraB on October 29, 2007, 19:34: Got it, that works, thanks.

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