Charges for food photoshoot

[Juvelyn]

Am supposed to shoot some food shots.
Work to be completed within a day.
Probably shoot about 10 dishes.

How much is the market rate for such a job?

 

[ckiang]

Not too sure, but maybe you can charge on a per-hour basis? Like $100 per hour?

Regards
CK

 

[Juvelyn]

woah!

$100 an hour? :what:

heehee - then I'd be rich [have to stay there
many hours while they cook the food and etc]

I was offered $100 for whole day --> spoil market?

 

[Digipix]

$100 per hour sounds reasonable.

$100 a day not only spoil market... spoil my appetite also!

 

[jiaxin]

but since you already offer them the price, it is not so good to change it again.. and make sure to take the foods ( use both ur cam and ur mouth ) to save your course,, hehe...;p

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by Digipix
$100 per hour sounds reasonable.

$100 a day not only spoil market... spoil my appetite also!

I thought so. ;p

Just imagine, $100 for the whole day, imagine working 8 hours, that comes up to a measely $12.50 an hour. Even giving tuition is more worth it.

Yeah, $100 for whole day = spoil market.

Regards
CK

 

[roti]

i will charge according the no. of changes(food) , no. of hours (ot)spend there after 5 hours.........no. of pictures needed for the adv. or signboard or mag. shoot.......

 

[rueyloon]

one advise for such shoots

quote 2 prices..... because else you'll be at the losing end,

for example....... tell them $100 is for 3 hours.... then each additional hours is $50

y ? because sometimes, they take their own sweet time..... and they don't prepare before hand for the shoot....... this way, you'll get them to get ready as well.........

like if they forgot the tomato, cucumber (for display).... then have to waste time to go and buy..... etc etc.........

always state the hours....... else they will just TAKE THEIR OWN SWEET TIME !

speaking from experience.

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by rueyloon
one advise for such shoots

quote 2 prices..... because else you'll be at the losing end,

for example....... tell them $100 is for 3 hours.... then each additional hours is $50

y ? because sometimes, they take their own sweet time..... and they don't prepare before hand for the shoot....... this way, you'll get them to get ready as well.........

like if they forgot the tomato, cucumber (for display).... then have to waste time to go and buy..... etc etc.........

always state the hours....... else they will just TAKE THEIR OWN SWEET TIME !

speaking from experience.

If you charge them $100 per hour, they guarantee won't take their own sweet time. So your 3 hour example nets you $300. Additional hours still at $100 per hour, so if you do 6 hours, you net $600. Can buy a lens liao.

Then you can take your own sweet time (cannot take too long, food deteriorates) to adjust lighting, angle etc.

Regards
CK

 

[Jonny]

Talking about shooting food, can someone pls direct me to a site where there is good info on how to take food pictures?

Or maybe some kind soul might enlighten me on the following (basic home set-up):

1) What lights do i need?
2) What ISO or settings are optimal?
3) What angle should i take from?

I am totally clueless with regards to shooting food pix. It would be fantastic if anyone could point out the basics i should look out for, the rule-of-the-thumbs and set-up.

I thank you all in advance.

Many cheers.

 

[Juvelyn]

:dunno: I wasn't the one who offered $100 for whole day shoot :dunno:

quite reluctant to do it cos' prefer to shoot events/ people

oh well ...

 

[suhaimig]

I don't think you would take the whole day for shooting food and I don't thinked the offerer would like you to shoot 1000 plates. Try to find out. If for few hours, let say 3 hours and if this is your first assignment, go for it. It is worth to begin with.

Be fun first & later money talk.

Cheers.

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by Juvelyn
:dunno: I wasn't the one who offered $100 for whole day shoot :dunno:

quite reluctant to do it cos' prefer to shoot events/ people

oh well ...

Remember, once you commit, you have to do your best and deliver the highest possible quality output. Don't give a lower quality because the pay is low.



Regards
CK

 

[Wolfgang]

Originally posted by ckiang


Remember, once you commit, you have to do your best and deliver the highest possible quality output. Don't give a lower quality because the pay is low.



Regards
CK

It's all about ethics! :thumbsup:

 

[roti]

sometimes the cash do work wonders too.......

 

[PentiumPC]

I do agree.... but if the client only want to pay $100, give them an alternative advise them to organise all the food into a single shot and do it nicely. that way you won't have to compromise on money and quality.

All that said $100 is too little, almost an insult.

Originally posted by ckiang


Remember, once you commit, you have to do your best and deliver the highest possible quality output. Don't give a lower quality because the pay is low.



Regards
CK

 

[PentiumPC]

points to add

we all have our commitments to meet, stomach to feed.

I have been a freelancer for many years ( not in photography )

1. do not do job with clients with bad payment records unless they pay up front.. don't be shy money is money.
2. do not turn your clients down outright ... give them an alternative to work within their budget.
3. if you really don't want the job, turn them down nicely...bad rap goes around very quickly.
4. always insist on an aceptable quality... you only as good as your last job.
5. try to enjoy what you doing on the job... low eq = low quality.
6. do not spoil the market... if client comes to you because your cheap, they will go to someone else cheaper, over the years you gain some clients you loose some.

Cheers,