Negotiation Tips for Freelance Photographers
by Cradoc Bagshaw In another tip, I mentioned that the photographer’s consultant Mary Virginia Swanson said the photographers she knew who were doing the best right now were the ones who had negotiated the best deals in the past, deals that had the clients coming back to photographers for extended uses. I’ve always found I’m […]
Negotiation – Image Uniqueness
By Cradoc BagshawOne of the keys to negotiation – image uniqueness. When I first wrote fotoQuote in the early 90’s word was that stock was dead. There were a lot of changes happening in the photo industry as things shifted to digital. No one knew what the future held and photographers and agencies were in […]
Negotiation – Asking the Right Questions
How to have a successful negotiation asking the right questions. Part of being a good negotiator is knowing what questions to ask. Understanding how your image adds value to your client’s project is the key to effective negotiation. It’s your work that’s adding value to their project. With the Stock Order Form in fotoBiz and […]
Interview with Jonathan Kingston- Tips From a Professional Photographer
I can only speak to what’s worked for me, and what’s worked for me is having multiple income streams.
Interview with Todd Bigelow- Photography Business Advice for Beginners
I always want to be supportive and encouraging, so I usually am that irritating person that asks questions back before they give answers. That’s kind of Journalism 101 anyways.
Assignment Photography Pricing Guide for Beginners
When starting out as a photographer, it can be challenging to know how to price your assignments/services. Many beginners set their rates too low, only to find that they are barely covering their costs. This handy photography pricing guide – photography prices for beginners – gives you some great information when setting your price. Our […]