How much do photographers charge?

[BlackBerryUK]

How much do photographers charge?

is it done per photo? or per hour? and how do you ensure the photos are artistic and creatively done? many people buy based on a good quality photo. taking the photos myself won't do me any good..right?

your suggestions please.

 

[Arhiann]

How long is a piece of string.

Local photgraphers here range from about £150-500 for a half day. I have paid £35 for a single shot once (some artwork done on a board that I couldn't wrap around the drum scanner).

If you have a half decent camera you could probably produce something usable, but ultimately it depends on what you're going to use it for. Photos for print need to bob on really, but web is a little more forgiving. That said I quite often get clients own photos which aren't the best; the downside is they often end up paying me to clean them up.

 

[Top Hat]

We set up a studio, and spent some time with a photographer, cost about £1000.

How many items have you got to photograph?

 

[am:pm graphics]

We have found that photographers tend to charge around £250/300 for half a day. The photos are top quality and can make all the difference to a brochure/flyer/web design. Depends on what you are after.

Perhaps if you are wanting to keep within a budget you could contact your local college/uni that has photography courses...you may find that they have a student (on a HND or higher) willing to do the work for half the price? Maybe worth a try?

 

[BlackBerryUK]

great idea amm graphics... i might do that as a starting point. my friend is selling clothes and he needed to buy some displays..so i said to him try and take the photos yourself, if they are no good..then ask for a photographer. we weren't sure how much it would all cost and how are they prices. he will have around 200 products..some the same but different colours.

thanks all for the feedback

 

[Dawg]

Perhaps if you are wanting to keep within a budget you could contact your local college/uni that has photography courses...you may find that they have a student (on a HND or higher) willing to do the work for half the price? Maybe worth a try?

This might save you some money, but in my view will cost you dearly in time, hassle and general buggeration.
I have yet to come across a student who can do decent commercial/product photography.
You might try to find an 'assistant' photographer, someone working for, and learning the ropes from a pro. Your website contact number indicates you are in London. The AOP, also in London but with some members outside of the smoke, might help.

Also, 200 shots is an awful lot, and really would need pro. studio organisation/lighting/backgrounds/knowhow to get done.

 

[Eagle]

^ Agreed.

Bite the bullet and obtain the services of a professional. You wouldn't get a student to write your business plan or do your PR...

 

[dlinney]

Hi

Please give me a call. I have a portable studio that would do the trick. My charges would still be less than using a London photographer. Please take a look at www.dlinneyphotography.com


Thanks

David
0771 4278690

 

[am:pm graphics]

Yeah I agree you may go for the student option and and it may not work out but worth a try if money is an issue.

I know of plenty of student photographers who do brilliant work. Always best to speak to the tutor/s though and they can pass you onto somoone good. Good idea about the assistant photographer too...and they would more than likely have more experience of commercial photography too.

If money is less of an issue, as the others said..always best if you can to go for a professional. Like the above

Hope it goes well.

 

[gingerdad]

We have just been quoted 250+VAT for 1/2 a day

 

[BlackBerryUK]

hi all

many thanks for all the feedback.. I passed it all on to my friend..

I really love this forum)

thanks again.

 

[William Wilson]

Most packshot photographers have package deals, the more items the cheaper the per unit price through efficient planning, and tailored licensing. Finding a local photographer can be difficult; shipping to a studio is feasible and can be economical even with the additional costs incurred.

How much you pay it really depends on how much you value your product images and the power they have in selling your products.