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Can experienced photographers help a baby photographer out with some logistics?!
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Are you a seasoned photographer looking to lend a helping hand to an emerging portrait artist? This inquiry comes from a passionate photographer specializing in portraits who seeks guidance on pricing and contracts. While aiming to create tailored packages, they struggle with balancing affordability and profitability, especially given their current equipment limitations. With a Sony a6000 and a 55mm f1.4 lens, they are also unsure about quoting for an upcoming event. Your insights could empower them to navigate these challenges with confidence.
Hi! I’m starting my photography business and I’m specializing in portraits specifically. I really struggle with coming up with my pricing & making contracts. I want to offer many packages tailored to certain fields of portrait work but I’m stuck on not charging an arm and a leg but I also want to be able to profit for the amount of time and effort it takes to do a session. Currently, I have different tiers within a session type (example: For senior photos, mini, standard & premium) But I’m also super hesitant to charge higher bc I’m not entirely confident with my equipment. And I can’t afford a new camera or specialty lens at the moment. (Shooting on a Sony a6000 w a 55mm f1.4 lens for context). I was also just asked for a quote to take pictures for a big indoor/outdoor event & idk what to charge. I would love some advice from the photographer/photography community! Thank you in advanced🫶🏻
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