Forums > Critique > Want me to suggest your REASONABLE hourly rate?

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

evavonrose wrote:
What am I worth?

You are worth milllions and millions of dollars. But we are taking about how much would I be paying you to model in front of camera for an hour.

Now, I am biased against pink blue or purple hour and your inability to do nudes reduces your marketability. I would suggest TFCD only.

Mar 11 17 04:30 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

jovcem wrote:
Does this works for retouchers too? And also what is TFCD?

Yes it does, but to get a fair assessment - in my mind a retoucher should include mostly before and after pictures. And your port needs serious building.

TFCD is your best bet for now.

Mar 11 17 04:32 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Yani S wrote:
Im game! smile

Yani
Your port needs little weeding. This portrait blew me away - https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32862734

but you also have a few that seem, frankly, rank amateurish! Before the weeding - I will suggest only $50/hr.

Mar 11 17 04:35 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Laura95 wrote:
Nice and helpfull thread! Could you take a look at my portfolio as well?

TFCD

Mar 11 17 04:37 am Link

Photographer

Massi

Posts: 28

Los Angeles, California, US

Not sure if this thread is still active, but I'd appreciate some feedback if possible.

Mar 21 17 01:28 pm Link

Photographer

alantan-fotography

Posts: 126

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

haven't had my work critique before, please also check my women's site on the link> DGAT. as I like doing both, thank you

Mar 21 17 11:40 pm Link

Photographer

Johnny Juarez

Posts: 9

La Habra, California, US

I'm game, this could be helpful.

Mar 26 17 12:59 am Link

Model

Tiina K

Posts: 56

Newport Beach, California, US

Ok tell me. Been modeling for 7 years.

Mar 27 17 01:52 pm Link

Model

Amy DeBellis

Posts: 87

New York, New York, US

Curious as to what you think

Mar 27 17 05:35 pm Link

Photographer

RedSquare Photography

Posts: 4

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

What's the word? Yeah or naaa?
thanks btw ^_^

Mar 28 17 01:56 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Massi wrote:
Not sure if this thread is still active, but I'd appreciate some feedback if possible.

Massi,
I have a feeling that you do this for art not money - and believe me you are good at it too. But if you really consider it to be a profession - you will have to add variety to your port.
Carry on your creative journey on TFCD.

Apr 05 17 04:11 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

woofw wrote:
haven't had my work critique before, please also check my women's site on the link> DGAT. as I like doing both, thank you

I would have loved one or two more of your natural lights or maybe outdoor pictures. What are your thoughts?
I would pay you $65/hr had you been in DC area.

Apr 05 17 04:13 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Johnny Juarez wrote:
I'm game, this could be helpful.

Senor Juarez,
Your website is outstanding - but my suggested rates are based on what we see on MM. I would pay you $70/hr for portraits.

Apr 05 17 04:16 am Link

Photographer

Johnny Juarez

Posts: 9

La Habra, California, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Senor Juarez,
Your website is outstanding - but my suggested rates are based on what we see on MM. I would pay you $70/hr for portraits.

Haha I do speak English, ya know lmao.
Thank you,  but I would starve and be on the streets if that was my rate 😂

Apr 05 17 08:20 am Link

Model

Julie Ann NYC

Posts: 714

New York, New York, US

Okay.

Apr 05 17 11:54 am Link

Photographer

W Thompson Photos

Posts: 74

Oxford, Pennsylvania, US

Sure why not.

Apr 05 17 12:58 pm Link

Photographer

alantan-fotography

Posts: 126

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Digital Blitz wrote:

I would have loved one or two more of your natural lights or maybe outdoor pictures. What are your thoughts?
I would pay you $65/hr had you been in DC area.

yes, am trying to do more in winter, we have very harsh sunlight here.....

Apr 07 17 03:19 am Link

Model

Minna Wang

Posts: 1

Denver, Colorado, US

I'm curious!

Apr 07 17 08:45 am Link

Photographer

JPWPhoto

Posts: 12

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I'm game, just getting in to more commercial work smile

Apr 07 17 10:25 pm Link

Photographer

Massi

Posts: 28

Los Angeles, California, US

Digital Blitz wrote:

Massi,
I have a feeling that you do this for art not money - and believe me you are good at it too. But if you really consider it to be a profession - you will have to add variety to your port.
Carry on your creative journey on TFCD.

Thank you.  Yes, it's absolutely true that my personal work has been inward facing only, and created as art.  That said, I'm hoping to bring on select portrait clients for side money. 

BR

Apr 08 17 11:51 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

JPWPhoto wrote:
I'm game, just getting in to more commercial work smile

Good Potentials...hone your skills further on TFCD

Apr 09 17 01:51 pm Link

Model

Littlelou95

Posts: 8

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I am yet to be paid for a shoot so I'd love to have an idea of what if anything I could charge.

Apr 12 17 06:07 pm Link

Model

Elena Antonia Pappas

Posts: 946

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Can I try again...you missed me sad

Apr 13 17 01:53 pm Link

Photographer

Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

You did me a long time ago. I think I have improved.

My websites, for more stuff:

www.gershonkreimer.com
www.jorgekreimer.com

Thanks!

Apr 13 17 02:25 pm Link

Photographer

Richard Blackstone

Posts: 4074

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sure would like to know 😊

Apr 13 17 10:46 pm Link

Model

Crystal DSR17

Posts: 28

Burleson, Texas, US

Curious.. Yes. Let me know.

Apr 16 17 05:11 am Link

Model

Pauline Yee

Posts: 406

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Can I try again too smile

Apr 16 17 09:23 am Link

Photographer

Herman van Gestel

Posts: 2266

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

hahah..that's for me a new one....shoot wink...(consider that my images have not been updated for 6 years)

Herman
www.hermanvangestel.com

Apr 16 17 10:30 am Link

Photographer

Ali Choudhry Photo

Posts: 196

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

yes please.

Apr 17 17 05:53 am Link

Photographer

samueluribephoto

Posts: 15

Miami, Florida, US

im game

Apr 17 17 11:05 am Link

Photographer

Derek Darr Photography

Posts: 85

Huntington Beach, California, US

Lets hear it.

May 01 17 08:29 pm Link

Photographer

Double Exposure Tog

Posts: 13

Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

Ths is great as I have no idea what to charge for my Double Exposure shoots!
If you get time I'd love to hear your ideas.
Thanks, Damian

May 03 17 04:17 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Tiina K wrote:
Ok tell me. Been modeling for 7 years.

I like everything about you other than the purple hair. SO I shall be a little biased. I shall pay you 20 euros/hr.

May 03 17 04:42 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Amy DeBellis wrote:
Curious as to what you think

If you are curious enough - please read the original post about requirements!

May 03 17 04:43 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

RickEdwards Photography wrote:
What's the word? Yeah or naaa?
thanks btw ^_^

Well...it doesnt really matter whether I say yay or nay - it is a personal suggestion of what you should be your hourly rate. And art varies from person to person. I am going to say your lighting and shadows need improvement. Lets continue working on TFCD to improve that aspect.

May 03 17 04:47 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

Julie Ann NYC wrote:
Okay.

TFCD

May 03 17 04:52 am Link

Photographer

Digital Blitz

Posts: 2785

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US

W Thompson Photos wrote:
Sure why not.

$65/hr

May 03 17 05:01 am Link

Photographer

babercreative

Posts: 14

Tulsa, Oklahoma, US

I'm interested, I'm pretty new and have only made a little income behind a camera.

May 03 17 08:24 am Link

Photographer

RedSquare Photography

Posts: 4

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Digital Blitz wrote:

Well...it doesnt really matter whether I say yay or nay - it is a personal suggestion of what you should be your hourly rate. And art varies from person to person. I am going to say your lighting and shadows need improvement. Lets continue working on TFCD to improve that aspect.

Fair call smile Thank you very much for the feedback! Much appreciated.

May 05 17 01:50 am Link

Photographer

other project

Posts: 5

Luxemburg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Sooo. Total amateur here wink I am curious too smile

May 05 17 01:45 pm Link