I am starting off doing side photography jobs. I have been working in portrait studios for over 9 years and I'm currently a studio manager. The difference between my studio and my side photography is huge. I work for Lifetouch portrait studios (located inside a JCPPenney) I shoot with a Nikon D2X at work but all the settings are basically locked. So I don't have much creative freedom as I do with my personal Nikon D90. My studio work has been featured in many advertisements, marketing, website, magazines & stuff for Lifetouch. So I know my company likes the work I submit.
As for my own personal out of studio work all of it is self taught. I have no schooling behind my work. Although I do have a creative eye for things & most of my subjects have been my family/friends. I have never charged anyone nor have I made a pricing list. IDK where I should start. I know I will need to make a contract for services provided but where should I start my pricing? I want to be fair, yet still be able to make a profit. And finally believe all camera equipment, lens, flash etc... (my investment) can finally pay off. Here is a link of a few photos I have taken to show some of my work. All of it was taken with my Nikon D90 w/o flash. I just invested in the SB900 last week.
www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlemoine
Where should I start my session fees? Should it be flat rate or per hour? Sheet pricing or package pricing or just sell cd's?
As for my own personal out of studio work all of it is self taught. I have no schooling behind my work. Although I do have a creative eye for things & most of my subjects have been my family/friends. I have never charged anyone nor have I made a pricing list. IDK where I should start. I know I will need to make a contract for services provided but where should I start my pricing? I want to be fair, yet still be able to make a profit. And finally believe all camera equipment, lens, flash etc... (my investment) can finally pay off. Here is a link of a few photos I have taken to show some of my work. All of it was taken with my Nikon D90 w/o flash. I just invested in the SB900 last week.
www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlemoine
Where should I start my session fees? Should it be flat rate or per hour? Sheet pricing or package pricing or just sell cd's?