What do I charge for my photographs?

[Scottie_the_Rebel]

Thank you everyone! For the Info, advice and complements.

That is a lot of good info. I think I will start on the high side and I can always work with them. I'm not a good salesman so I'm sure I'll lose out on some of the money I could get, but I do this for fun and a hobby. I don't need to pay bills with the profit. Just new equipment! : )

I haven't printed that image out any larger then 16x20, it still look very nice. It is true that at a larger size and being close you can tell pretty fast the the vintage effects are IN the image and not ON the image. But it was something I wanted to try and I thought it came out pretty nice. : )

Thank you again!

[CristineMart]

I obviously agree with the post and it will emerge you more professional.

[nokiN]

Originally Posted by camera3d

Negotiation skills!
1. Always ask for more than you think you will get.
2. Practice on friends, ask for $1000, then ask again for $1000, then ask again.. you will see your voice will not be so stressed at the fifth time. People who will hear you will be convinced you believe you are worth it.
3. Ask for your price (loud and clear) and shut up! Don't over sell or convince. The long silence will do the selling for you. It's a $1000.
4. If your client tries to find if it is negotiable.. say "I will be sad to give away for anything less than $950... How much did you think to offer ?" Showing you move in $50 steps.. will embarrass your client asking for $700... They will add up and get closer to your figure and say: $850 ?
5. Never agree for the other side first offer. Let your body language show it! (Even if it is a sum you never dreamed of getting!) Shake your head, lean backwards..
6. Ask them for their last offer.. then when they say it, $870. Call your closing price and wait.. $890 ?
You will be surprised.. they will say"OK!" or try to meet you in the middle.

Good luck
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