Photo pricing help needed

travelswsage · 06-07-2018, 07:42 AM

Hi all,

Have the opportunity to make a sale to an interior designer for placement of images in a hospital being built -- the interior designer has asked about pricing but wants a flat price for the image file to be used by her printer regardless of the size they print at. Other than local fairs and an occasional stock sale by my old stock agent I have been effectively out of the photography world for about ten years now and am not sure what kind of price to give her. She intends to supplement with or use entirely stock photographs if she doesn't like the price -- although she has incentive to use some of my images as I am close to the client who hired her (yes, a bit of nepotism never hurts). In effect, I am being asked to give a stock price for fine art prints. Price by end size range? Give one price for any size use with volume tiers for number of images chosen (if so what is a good range)? Sizes will range from 12x24/16x20 to 34x58 or thereabouts if that matters.

Any thoughts appreciated!!

**leekil** · 06-07-2018, 08:58 AM

They are using one photo in many rooms, or multiple photos? How many uses of the photo are planned? (I'm not an expert on this, but trying to get some more idea about the use.)

travelswsage · 06-07-2018, 09:15 AM

It would be multiple photos used in multiple rooms.

johnyates · 06-07-2018, 10:36 AM

Why not just ask--"what do you usually pay"?

Originally posted by travelswsage

She intends to supplement with or use entirely stock photographs

So, it probably won't be much. If you want to get into the photo decor business, this probably isn't your best approach.

travelswsage · 06-07-2018, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by johnyates

So, it probably won't be much. If you want to get into the photo decor business, this probably isn't your best approach

I know -- your probably right. I didn't ask because I got the distinct impression her "lab" uses royalty free images and she was only entertaining the purchase because she had to.

R. Wethereyet · 06-07-2018, 11:04 AM - **3 Likes**

I would suggest taking a look at Alamy.com or iStock / BigStock etc and seeing what they charge for the file size that you will be providing to your client. That would be an indication of what she would have to pay out in the marketplace for images. Then you can use that as a starting place and decide what discount (if any) you want to apply. I assume this is a one-off situation not something with on-going opportunities so take that into consideration. Best of Luck - that is a great opportunity for having your images presented to the public.

travelswsage · 06-07-2018, 02:49 PM

Thanks, I'll give that a try.

06-07-2018, 07:42 AM	#1
travelswsage Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 147	Photo pricing help needed Hi all, Have the opportunity to make a sale to an interior designer for placement of images in a hospital being built -- the interior designer has asked about pricing but wants a flat price for the image file to be used by her printer regardless of the size they print at. Other than local fairs and an occasional stock sale by my old stock agent I have been effectively out of the photography world for about ten years now and am not sure what kind of price to give her. She intends to supplement with or use entirely stock photographs if she doesn't like the price -- although she has incentive to use some of my images as I am close to the client who hired her (yes, a bit of nepotism never hurts). In effect, I am being asked to give a stock price for fine art prints. Price by end size range? Give one price for any size use with volume tiers for number of images chosen (if so what is a good range)? Sizes will range from 12x24/16x20 to 34x58 or thereabouts if that matters. Any thoughts appreciated!!

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06-07-2018, 08:58 AM	#2
leekil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,281	They are using one photo in many rooms, or multiple photos? How many uses of the photo are planned? (I'm not an expert on this, but trying to get some more idea about the use.)

06-07-2018, 09:15 AM	#3
travelswsage Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 147 Original Poster	It would be multiple photos used in multiple rooms.

06-07-2018, 10:36 AM	#4
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,261	Why not just ask--"what do you usually pay"? Originally posted by travelswsage She intends to supplement with or use entirely stock photographs So, it probably won't be much. If you want to get into the photo decor business, this probably isn't your best approach.

06-07-2018, 10:55 AM	#5
travelswsage Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 147 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnyates So, it probably won't be much. If you want to get into the photo decor business, this probably isn't your best approach I know -- your probably right. I didn't ask because I got the distinct impression her "lab" uses royalty free images and she was only entertaining the purchase because she had to.

06-07-2018, 11:04 AM - 3 Likes	#6
R. Wethereyet Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 87	I would suggest taking a look at Alamy.com or iStock / BigStock etc and seeing what they charge for the file size that you will be providing to your client. That would be an indication of what she would have to pay out in the marketplace for images. Then you can use that as a starting place and decide what discount (if any) you want to apply. I assume this is a one-off situation not something with on-going opportunities so take that into consideration. Best of Luck - that is a great opportunity for having your images presented to the public.

06-07-2018, 02:49 PM	#7
travelswsage Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 147 Original Poster	Thanks, I'll give that a try.