Normally, when you are hired for the job, then copyright belongs to whoever
hired you. You can use the picture only for self promotion. About how much
to charge, I would consider facts such as maganie circulation, exposure and
profile. It is not the same to shoot for Time or Good Housekeeping than for
a regular highschool newsletter, even though your job is basically the same.
If you feel confortable charging $400 (plus material expenses of course) and
your client is not gonna be spooked, then do it so. Just watch his eyes
when you tell him your fee. If he tries to bargain a lot, then it is most
likely they will pay the price. If he outbreaks and falls apart, then he
should be looking for a highschool student with a K1000 to do the job. If
there is almost or no bargaining, then you have learned that they were ready
to pay twice as much or maybe more.
Roberto Burgos S.
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From: tom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: PDML <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 12:47 PM
Subject: Magazine Cover
> It looks like I'm going to shoot a magazine cover next week, if you can
> believe it.
>
> I'm not even sure of the name, but it's basically a military trade mag.
>
> Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.
>
> From what I understand, I'll be shooting a general in a basic head and
> shoulders shot, more or less, from the medals up. In the background
> there's some sort of LCD screen they want me to use.
>
> The guy (art director?) said if I had trouble getting the lcd screen,
> that I could just get a standard shot of him with a plain background,
> and they could merge a shot of the LCD digitally.
>
> I think I can handle that, but any input would be good. I'll be using a
> 645n, 120/4 and 45-85/4.5. I'm thinking I'll use the AF500FTZ on one
> side and a reflector on the other, though I guess I could rig a 2nd
> AF500...guess I'll expose manually for the lcd, then adjust the flash to
> the general.
>
> I'll probably use portra 400nc. He said he didn't need transparencies,
> and actually would prefer a print...
>
> Also, I'm not sure what to charge. I'm leaning towards a 1/2 day rate of
> $400. Does this sound reasonable? Should I demand it up front?
>
> Do I just give them rights to one print?
>
> Thanks.
>
> tv
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