What price should I set for in home portrait Photography? Both sitting cost and package costs?
As a photographer I am offering in home portrait and candid photography. What sould I set the sitting (upfront) price to. And what range should the print packages (simular to school photography) prices be set to?
July 30th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
The price will depend on the type of service you offer, going rate in your area, and extras you provide clients. There are several ways to help you determine your prices:
1. Go to the Web and search for your competitors (“home portrait photography”) and check the price ranges offered. There are many that do not put their prices up but you can ask for it through email, while some actually puts their prices on the site.
2. Go to the yellow pages and contact the photography studios in your area. Pretend you’re a client and ask for prices. Just make sure you don’t sound too technical that they may detect that you are a competitor, not a client
July 30th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Great answer! Well done.
I would actually call your local competitors for actual prices and availability. Be sure that you figure out your own cost ahead of setting your prices – then compare your out of pocket expense with what your competition charges.