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Equipment & Techniques => Pro Business Discussion => Topic started by: pete1959 on May 16, 2012, 04:11:51 pm

Title: What To Charge Govt. Entity For Use of Image for Webpage and Publication?
Post by: pete1959 on May 16, 2012, 04:11:51 pm
I have been contacted by a government agency (law enforcement) that is asking to use some of my images for webpage (home page), broucheres, educational materials.

They want me to be ready to quote a price for them to utilize images for limited use (ie; not to purchase the image for unlimited future use..although they may wish to purchase complete unlimited copyright in the future...not really certain at this time).

I would add that this is a good "foot in the door" that may lead to future work for me with them....so I don't want to burn any bridges. That being said I'm no fool and believe I should receive reasonable and fair compensation.

I was hoping to get an "industry standard" starting point and, once I get a feel for what they can afford, modify and adjust that industry standard starting point as I feel them out.

They very much wish to use my work, and it's not the style of work they can get from a stock agency.

http://tmaxphoto.com/p565994070

I'm aware of the adage "charge as much as they will pay"...but since the opening salvo seems to be mine I don't even know where to begin. My gut tells me $1,000 for a photo that will be the prominent webpage photo or brouchere cover photo, and from $50 to $250 for less prominent photos.

Any input appreciated.

Peter

www.tmaxphoto.com







Title: Re: What To Charge Govt. Entity For Use of Image for Webpage and Publication?
Post by: Colorado David on May 16, 2012, 04:30:41 pm
You might try finding a copy of FotoQuote and use it as a starting point in your negotiations.  I'm afraid asking others what they would charge might be construed as price fixing.  I have participated in photography discussion boards before where any talk of pricing was not allowed due to the fear of it being interpreted as price fixing.
Title: Re: What To Charge Govt. Entity For Use of Image for Webpage and Publication?
Post by: MrSmith on May 21, 2012, 09:55:34 am
price up exclusive use on getty images then lower it a bit
Title: Re: What To Charge Govt. Entity For Use of Image for Webpage and Publication?
Post by: pete1959 on May 21, 2012, 02:05:23 pm
Thanks!

Peter
Title: Re: What To Charge Govt. Entity For Use of Image for Webpage and Publication?
Post by: RFPhotography on June 01, 2012, 06:28:08 pm
You could also try this calculator, http://www.stockphotopricecalculator.com/.
Title: Re: What To Charge Govt. Entity For Use of Image for Webpage and Publication?
Post by: pete1959 on June 01, 2012, 07:48:36 pm
Thanks Bob...
Title: Re: What To Charge Govt. Entity For Use of Image for Webpage and Publication?
Post by: alain on June 03, 2012, 05:06:01 am
Do you have model releases for the individuals in you're photo's...
I have the impression that you're sale will be "commercial use".
Title: Re: What To Charge Govt. Entity For Use of Image for Webpage and Publication?
Post by: pete1959 on June 03, 2012, 10:23:09 am
Re; Model Releases...yes...