They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but figuring out what to charge for images is one of the most difficult things that photographers encounter. There are so many factors that go into taking photos including experience, equipment, editing and processing time, and so much more. So many photographers don't remember to figure those elements into their pricing. These tips can help you figure out what to charge for your photos.
Leanne Cole, writer for Digital Photography School, shares how to decide what to charge for your images.
One of the questions that a lot of photographers ask, is how much I should charge for my images? It is very hard to do, and hence a lot of artists struggle with it. There is so much more involved, and many don’t quite understand. So, how do you go about pricing your photography?
Learn from the masters
There is a great story about
Pablo Picasso, the famous artist. It goes like this.
Picasso was sitting in a Paris Café when an admirer approached and asked if he would do a quick sketch on a paper napkin. Picasso politely agreed, swiftly executed the work, and handed back the napkin – but not before asking a rather significant amount of money. The admirer was shocked and asked, “How can you ask for so much? It only took you a minute to draw this.” Picasso replied, “No, it took me 40 years.”
Whether this story is true or not is hard to know for sure, but it has a very good point. Most people do not consider the experience of the artist.
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How Much is an Image Worth? Tips for Pricing Your Photography on
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