I will probably be doing some product photography this month for a magazine, but I know what the rate is for the entire product. A friend of mine called me about 1/2 hour ago and said he got a call from a large business that needs his help with some product photography. He said he thinks the guy wants product shots of his bottles (not exactly sure) so I doubt we would have to do alot of lifting and stuff like that. My friend says it would take about 2 days for us to do it. He called me because I have a laptop and know how to shoot tethered plus I have the necessary lighting equipment. I have no idea what to charge?!?!?! I know what I am doing for sure, I just don't know what to base the rate on? Can someone give me an idea what to charge or at least how to charge? Thanks.
You say it is for a magazine, then you say it is a "large business"
Is the magazine the large business?
Or is it for a "large business" who is going to advertise in a magazine? Whether it is for an article in the magazine, or for advertising will make a difference in pricing.
Sorry guys. I will be doing product shots for a magazine this month but that is separate. They pay a flat rate so there is no negotiating the price. The product shots I was referring to are going to be for a printed catalog. The product is actually different size jugs, like 1-gallon, 5-gallon, etc...I don't have all the particulars as my friend is attempting to get more info. He is not very good at getting information unfortunately.
