for a standard trash the dress (as if those really exist) yes, I would price it similar to an engagement session. Last year, we did a TTD with 8 brides at once... It lasted about 3.5 hours.. we charged each girl $100... that was way to cheap.
RichardLavigne wrote:
for a standard trash the dress (as if those really exist) yes, I would price it similar to an engagement session. Last year, we did a TTD with 8 brides at once... It lasted about 3.5 hours.. we charged each girl $100... that was way to cheap.
Sounds like a great marketing strategy though? Did it work to get referrals?
ricardovaste wrote:
I'd use the same structure as an engagement session. If you think it'll take more time/work, adjust accordingly.
I know I've read on here one person offered to do this for free to someone who had their fauxtographer completely mess up their wedding photos, and it was great for that persons business. Not really relevant though...
Enjoy!
I've heard the free offer too, however I'm not feeling that sympathetic when they knew I existed before they got married and never enquired... this was after I had shot the sister's wedding earlier in the year and she has been that ecstatic that I have had several referrals from her....
sboerup wrote:
I think this is a good way to measure how well certain segments of your business are running. If you are priced for profit for your weddings, and you can make the same profit per hour on other assignments, I think thats a good way to measure growth/success. If one segment starts becoming more profitable then start focusing on those segments.
I wouldn't necessarily price it that way, as price is really dictated by market demand.
This is great advice thank you. The last bit price/market demand + saturation of awesome offers/tricks/marketing strategies by other photographers = vicious circle of what should I really be charging
