Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
CJ A wrote:
Me please!  I’d appreciate it. You are made for alternative media - Print media may not be your best lucrative avenue. TFP
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
fine art nudes by paul wrote:
Try me Paul,
Your sense of lighting, POV, Camera angles are awesome. There is much to learn from your port itself. I would say $250/hr
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Pat Wilson Photography wrote:
Go ahead. Good variety of models Pat. You capture the moods well. $160/hr
Model
Katie Tay
Posts: 1
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
I know you won't get my rate correct. (Don't read my bio because I have it listed)
But please try to guess. 🙃
Photographer
Robert Spencer
Posts: 2
Kailua, Hawaii, US
I would love to get your assessment on my work.
Photographer
Darryl Cobb Jr
Posts: 67
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Can't believe this thread is still going! WOW!
Model
Chiara Elisabetta
Posts: 26
Worthing, England, United Kingdom
Hi! What an interesting, (and brave!) thread.. I'd love to have your opinion, however it goes, thanks!
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Katie Tay wrote:
I know you won't get my rate correct. (Don't read my bio because I have it listed)
But please try to guess. 🙃 As advised, I didnt read your profile.
You have an angelic beautiful face, but like most, none of us are perfect. I would stay about $70/hr.
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Robert Spencer wrote:
I would love to get your assessment on my work. Bob,
You are an exceptional photographer, you capture mood and expressions so beautifully. May I say this - your overdependence on post production makes some images little less genuine. I would pay you $200/hr
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Darryl Cobb Jr wrote:
Can't believe this thread is still going! WOW! Darryl
The wow is on you - you should teach how to take B&W pictures and maximize effect. I am going to shamelessly try to take this picture in my next session. https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/48434147
I would pay you $250/hr
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Chiara Elisabetta wrote:
Hi! What an interesting, (and brave!) thread.. I'd love to have your opinion, however it goes, thanks! Chiara - I think you are one of the top 5% models in MM. Amazing hair, body, expressions and knowledge of still photography makes you someone I cannot afford ever. If I had the money, I would pay you $350/hr
Photographer
Robert Spencer
Posts: 2
Kailua, Hawaii, US
Digital Blitz wrote:
Bob,
You are an exceptional photographer, you capture mood and expressions so beautifully. May I say this - your overdependence on post production makes some images little less genuine. I would pay you $200/hr Thank you!
Photographer
SteveVuoso
Posts: 11
Henderson, Nevada, US
Photographer
Chris Macan
Posts: 13197
HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania, US
I would be interested in your assessment of my hourly value.
Photographer
Jordan Lenssen Photo
Posts: 1
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
With all due respect, no.
That's based on your portfolio and the fact you've "blanket rated" commercial gigs at a set hourly price without knowing the scope of said commercial client, the commercial campaign duration/distribution/audience, and the $ value of advertising and marketing that said client might be using your work to promote their business/product.
I'll do commercial work that ranges from $150/hour to $3,000/hour - that's a based number, keeping in mind that I, and many other photographers don't and never work on an hourly rate, but rather one that encompasses the entire project based on a number of factors.
It's discussions like this that can devalue the actual work, perspectives and longevity photographers in the industry, newcomers or not.
I was going to pass this thread by, but based on the number of responses I thought it might be constructive to photographers viewing this thread to see that this isn't the way things work on a commercial level.
Photographer
Chris Macan
Posts: 13197
HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania, US
Jordan Lenssen Photo wrote:
With all due respect, no.
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I was going to pass this thread by, but based on the number of responses I thought it might be constructive to photographers viewing this thread to see that this isn't the way things work on a commercial level. You seem to be taking this a bit too literally.... this isn't a contract.
like, it's just a fun thread man.
Model
devanshukashyap
Posts: 25
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
@Thread author : What are your evaluation parameters? It would be helpful for people to know
Model
devanshukashyap
Posts: 25
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Jordan Lenssen Photo wrote:
With all due respect, no.
That's based on your portfolio and the fact you've "blanket rated" commercial gigs at a set hourly price without knowing the scope of said commercial client, the commercial campaign duration/distribution/audience, and the $ value of advertising and marketing that said client might be using your work to promote their business/product.
I'll do commercial work that ranges from $150/hour to $3,000/hour - that's a based number, keeping in mind that I, and many other photographers don't and never work on an hourly rate, but rather one that encompasses the entire project based on a number of factors.
It's discussions like this that can devalue the actual work, perspectives and longevity photographers in the industry, newcomers or not.
I was going to pass this thread by, but based on the number of responses I thought it might be constructive to photographers viewing this thread to see that this isn't the way things work on a commercial level. Could you kindly provide some guidance on setting baseline and permissible deviations(in terms of fee to charge) for setting a basis for negotiation, particularly when one is starting out.
There is a lot of use of terms like "don't do your short-selling", setting proper worth while starting out because after a certain time people tend to not pay you more.
Model
devanshukashyap
Posts: 25
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Chiara Elisabetta wrote:
Hi! What an interesting, (and brave!) thread.. I'd love to have your opinion, however it goes, thanks! You have a wealth of experience. Could you please share your journey in brief on how you set your baseline fee when you started out and how did you progressively raise your fee as you progressed?
Photographer
Christopher Ward
Posts: 155
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
I am curious. What is my rate?
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
I am sorry to disappoint you.
Jordan Lenssen Photo wrote:
With all due respect, no.
That's based on your portfolio and the fact you've "blanket rated" commercial gigs at a set hourly price without knowing the scope of said commercial client, the commercial campaign duration/distribution/audience, and the $ value of advertising and marketing that said client might be using your work to promote their business/product.
I'll do commercial work that ranges from $150/hour to $3,000/hour - that's a based number, keeping in mind that I, and many other photographers don't and never work on an hourly rate, but rather one that encompasses the entire project based on a number of factors.
It's discussions like this that can devalue the actual work, perspectives and longevity photographers in the industry, newcomers or not.
I was going to pass this thread by, but based on the number of responses I thought it might be constructive to photographers viewing this thread to see that this isn't the way things work on a commercial level.
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Chris,
You are an eceptional photographer, you capture light, mood very well and camera angles are spot on. But I think your protfolio is one-dimensional.
I am suggesting $250/hr. But I do not know the living expenses in HI
Christopher Ward wrote:
I am curious. What is my rate?
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Chris Macan wrote:
I would be interested in your assessment of my hourly value. Thank you Chris:
I loved your website specially the ones grouped under "artifcats". Your MM page needs more pictures. My current suggested rate may offend you. Hence let's see you grow. None suggested atthis time.
I am going to shamelessly copy this concept and try to recreate this - https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/47965238
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
devanshukashyap wrote:
@Thread author : What are your evaluation parameters? It would be helpful for people to know Please read the original post
Photographer
Digital Blitz
Posts: 2785
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
SteveVuoso wrote:
Sure, fire away! Steve:
you are one of the better photographers in MM. You capture models' expressions, lighting etc to the perfection. But, I would humbly suggest that there seems to be an over-dependence on post-production.
I would suggest a minimum rate of $350/hr
Photographer
Vitamin M Studios
Posts: 1
Reston, Virginia, US
Go for it. I’m curious to see others thoughts
Photographer
jwstudios74
Posts: 13
Bangor, Maine, US
I start nude models at $150/hour...$350/hour for Unicorns
Photographer
Camera Buff
Posts: 1111
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Jordan Lenssen Photo wrote:
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I was going to pass this thread by, but based on the number of responses I thought it might be constructive to photographers viewing this thread to see that this isn't the way things work on a commercial level. Thanks for expressing a valued opinion. This thread is authored by a member whose industry experience is questionable and little credence should be given to his hourly rate 'suggestions' as they are only someone’s idea of having fun.
So it doesn’t hurt to occasionally remind impressionable participants about the reality. No one is trying to stop people from having some fun. My kudos to this OP for running such a hugely popular thread.
I am an amateur photographer so I don’t have an hourly rate.
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