Freebie photography

[steve zuk]

>I do know of someone who shoots senior portraits for free, but only for
>kids that he knows can't afford a studio job. And the kids can't have the
>negatives - the photo shop keeps them and makes prints, which the kids pay
>for. I don't think that kind of "charity" work hurts any of us, because if
>the kids didn't get their pictures shot for free, they probably wouldn't
>get them at all.
>
>MP
>
That's interesting, I thought all school portraits were done that way. Not
that I know anything about it though. If anyone's done this kind of
freelance, could you send a rate plan? I bought a 70mm school portrait
outfit at an auction awhile ago I want to bid on some jobs. Thanks.

Steve Zuk

[Michelle Paulman]

>That's interesting, I thought all school portraits were done that way. Not
>that I know anything about it though.

>Steve Zuk

No, we're talking about those extra special "senior portraits" that kids
get the summer before their senior year - the ones where they pose in the
park or get those blur filters and fancy crap. Studios around here charge
mega bucks for maybe two settings and a set of wallets & some enlargements.

I'd see what your local pro shops charge for their services and rate
yourself accordingly. Prices probably depend on location, location,
location.

Oh, and I myself have worked for free - to do a set of head shots for my
brother. No way the aspiring actor could afford a "real" studio sitting.

MP

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