photo contract or not?
As Susan mentioned previously, you might investigate the "portfolio" or "introductory"
rate, good for one time only. DEFINITELY include a contract spelling out where, what
you will shoot, over what time frame and how much photo editing will be performed. Several of the books mentioned have all these items outlined.
As far as rates, that depends on how much photo service you're planning to perform.
I have a photo job this weekend that only includes onsite shooting, editing, and delivery
to the client of CD's with jpeg images. All printing will be done at client's expense. I've
given him a low introductory rate with the hopes of obtaining more future business.
The quoted rate is approx 40% of what a professional photographer would charge for
the same services. On the other hand, the client realizes he's not getting professional
work. Photography is a hobby for me, not a living. btw: I have a signed contract in hand, otherwise the job would not happen. Good Luck! You'll learn a lot.
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