How much would you charge (keep it clean !)
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Quite unbelievably, for me anyway LOL, I`ve actually had a couple of people offer me money for one of my pics this week.
I`m posting because I`m having trouble deciding how much I should charge them.
One of them wants the jpeg itself, via email, nothing more, which is nice and easy, obviously.
I`ve already looked on the internet regarding this, but can find nothing conclusive, so I was just wondering what yourselves, that were already experienced in selling your work, would consider charging.
I did read an interesting comment on here from someone (sorry, name escapes me) that said something to the effect that "if you charge peanuts, that`s all you`ll ever get", and whilst I really do understand this, I`m also wary of charging too much...
Any thoughts please ?
I`m posting because I`m having trouble deciding how much I should charge them.
One of them wants the jpeg itself, via email, nothing more, which is nice and easy, obviously.
I`ve already looked on the internet regarding this, but can find nothing conclusive, so I was just wondering what yourselves, that were already experienced in selling your work, would consider charging.
I did read an interesting comment on here from someone (sorry, name escapes me) that said something to the effect that "if you charge peanuts, that`s all you`ll ever get", and whilst I really do understand this, I`m also wary of charging too much...
Any thoughts please ?
The question you have ask is what they want to use it for. Global ad campaign for a major brand would be lots, small size in the newsletter of the local bus spotters magazine would be less.
If they want a print for their wall, then that's art and you can charge what you think you can get away with.
If they want a print for their wall, then that's art and you can charge what you think you can get away with.
Edited by tog on Wednesday 9th August 21:37
tog said:
The question you have ask is what they want to use it for. Global ad campaign for a major brand would be lots, small size in the newsletter of the local bus spotters magazine would be less.
If they want a print for their wall, then that's art and you can charge what you think you can get away with.
Thanks tog; that something I should have mentioned in my question !If they want a print for their wall, then that's art and you can charge what you think you can get away with.
Edited by tog on Wednesday 9th August 21:37
He just intends to use it for a print on his wall, so, as you say, maybe whatever he will pay...?
The price can depend on what you're selling, which in turn depends on what the proposed use is.
You own the copyright in the photo - the right to prevent others reproducing it. You can sell (assign) the copyright or you can allow its use (license it). You can divide those rights up however you like - by use (e.g. Print media only, personal use only) by territory (e.g. UK, EU only) or by time (a year, ten years, the life of the copyright).
The only real difference between assigning and licensing is that the former is something you can't do twice (just like not being able to sell the same car twice) and you can't use your own photo if you've assigned the copyright in it; whereas you can license to as many or few people as you like (an exclusive licence granted to only one person can end up being little different to an assignment, including preventing you using the photo).
The more rights you sell, the more you can charge. As long as the buyer is willing to pay. You might want to check some commercial photo libraries for an idea of rates.
You own the copyright in the photo - the right to prevent others reproducing it. You can sell (assign) the copyright or you can allow its use (license it). You can divide those rights up however you like - by use (e.g. Print media only, personal use only) by territory (e.g. UK, EU only) or by time (a year, ten years, the life of the copyright).
The only real difference between assigning and licensing is that the former is something you can't do twice (just like not being able to sell the same car twice) and you can't use your own photo if you've assigned the copyright in it; whereas you can license to as many or few people as you like (an exclusive licence granted to only one person can end up being little different to an assignment, including preventing you using the photo).
The more rights you sell, the more you can charge. As long as the buyer is willing to pay. You might want to check some commercial photo libraries for an idea of rates.
Greg66 said:
The price can depend on what you're selling, which in turn depends on what the proposed use is.
You own the copyright in the photo - the right to prevent others reproducing it. You can sell (assign) the copyright or you can allow its use (license it). You can divide those rights up however you like - by use (e.g. Print media only, personal use only) by territory (e.g. UK, EU only) or by time (a year, ten years, the life of the copyright).
The only real difference between assigning and licensing is that the former is something you can't do twice (just like not being able to sell the same car twice) and you can't use your own photo if you've assigned the copyright in it; whereas you can license to as many or few people as you like (an exclusive licence granted to only one person can end up being little different to an assignment, including preventing you using the photo).
The more rights you sell, the more you can charge. As long as the buyer is willing to pay. You might want to check some commercial photo libraries for an idea of rates.
Excellent ! Thanks Greg; that`s all very useful info that I had no idea about, and I`ll have a look for the commercial photo libraries, as you say.You own the copyright in the photo - the right to prevent others reproducing it. You can sell (assign) the copyright or you can allow its use (license it). You can divide those rights up however you like - by use (e.g. Print media only, personal use only) by territory (e.g. UK, EU only) or by time (a year, ten years, the life of the copyright).
The only real difference between assigning and licensing is that the former is something you can't do twice (just like not being able to sell the same car twice) and you can't use your own photo if you've assigned the copyright in it; whereas you can license to as many or few people as you like (an exclusive licence granted to only one person can end up being little different to an assignment, including preventing you using the photo).
The more rights you sell, the more you can charge. As long as the buyer is willing to pay. You might want to check some commercial photo libraries for an idea of rates.
Much appreciated !
Lynchie999 said:
... if he just wants print for a wall... sell him the physical print / canvas... not the electronic file!
I've done this before too. Allows you to keep control of output resolution/sharpening/print qaulity etc. I've done it for for cost only to close friends. Think I've done a couple for friends of friends for costs + £20 or so. It's not big business but makes you feel all smug. Gassing Station | Photography & Video | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff