I wanted to leap over the table and scratch her eyes out. I had heard that phrase more times than I could stomach. Even though I hated my client for saying that to me, I knew it wasn't her fault.
It was mine.
I made my prices too low. I was afraid. I wanted clients, so I figured the only way to get them was to be the best priced. The only problem was, I didn't know that I was attracting the WRONG clients-and it showed. I knew I wanted to make a living at this. I also knew I didn't want to work myself to death too.
But, how does a photographer go about deciding what they need to make to go full time-or, even part time?
Pricing guides.
I love the fact that photographers are willing to teach other photographers. Some free. Some you have to pay. Pricing guides are one of the valuable treasures that experienced photographers offer! I stand behind a great guide that gives you a vast amount of information that's easy to follow and offered by a real down to earth guy.
Creative Pricing and Packaging for Creative Professionals

1 comments:
This is why I'm a blogger and not a photographer. I wanted to be a pet and portrait photographer, but I had no idea what I was doing and I didn't value myself appropriately.
What I should have done was study and invest in guides like this. I'm now on a different path, but wanted to comment that it's so important to share this type of information.
Thanks!
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