D&D for corporate company

okins · 23rd November 2006

Hi, sorry to ask a very noob question but I have totally no idea on how the rates go about.

Therefore, I would like to know if $420 for a 5-hr D&D of photo-taking is considered reasonable? w/o prints and just a CD.. thanks! Cheers!

glennyong · 23rd November 2006

Originally Posted by okins

Hi, sorry to ask a very noob question but I have totally no idea on how the rates go about. Therefore, I would like to know if $420 for a 5-hr D&D of photo-taking is considered reasonable? w/o prints and just a CD.. thanks! Cheers!

reasonable. in fact. too cheap.

DND is usually 1k.

okins · 25th November 2006

Originally Posted by glennyong

reasonable. in fact. too cheap.

DND is usually 1k.

Alrighty thanks alot for the advice.

dragos · 25th November 2006

it's ard there for a freelancer.

Lmodel · 25th November 2006

I'd say most companies usually dun set aside big budget for photography of D&D and in fact, most did not engage any photographer at all.

Its pretty common for them to get 3 quotes and compare the prices and the best thing, they do not even require a portfolio. Pricing is ultimate to them and they do not even care what cameras you are using as long as it is something that "looks" pro.

There are still some that are very particular about photographers and are willing to spend big bucks on them. These companies are usually in the retail or fashion industry.

If you quote too low, you suffer. If you quote too high, you lose the job. It depends on whether you think its enough for you. Its an open market out there.

sehsuan · 25th November 2006

Originally Posted by Lmodel

If you quote too low, you suffer. If you quote too high, you lose the job. It depends on whether you think its enough for you. Its an open market out there.

There's nothing to lose, if the mind of the prospective client was to hunt for the cheapest anyway. There is no loss until something has been inked.

ortega · 26th November 2006

if the client does not complain, then you are too cheap

yqt · 27th November 2006

Originally Posted by ortega

if the client does not complain, then you are too cheap

Damn, none of my clients have complained!!! Including FL........

jOhO · 27th November 2006

Originally Posted by ortega

if the client does not complain, then you are too cheap

alwayschampion · 28th November 2006

Originally Posted by ortega

if the client does not complain, then you are too cheap

Partly true.

Some would think is still worth to get you to shoot even though is expensive.

okins · 29th November 2006

Thanks guys for the advice!

Yea..come to think about it, I guess it's individual value judgement. Whether it's doing it out of passion or money? Whether to use passion to make money? Or just doing out of passion and goodwill etc? Hehe anyhow, been looking around and yep I guess for that $420 seems like a goodie deal yea?

hehe okie thanks again folks!

23rd November 2006	#1
okins New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	D&D for corporate company Hi, sorry to ask a very noob question but I have totally no idea on how the rates go about. Therefore, I would like to know if $420 for a 5-hr D&D of photo-taking is considered reasonable? w/o prints and just a CD.. thanks! Cheers!

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25th November 2006	#5
Lmodel Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Jurong Island Posts: 1,125	Re: D&D for corporate company I'd say most companies usually dun set aside big budget for photography of D&D and in fact, most did not engage any photographer at all. Its pretty common for them to get 3 quotes and compare the prices and the best thing, they do not even require a portfolio. Pricing is ultimate to them and they do not even care what cameras you are using as long as it is something that "looks" pro. There are still some that are very particular about photographers and are willing to spend big bucks on them. These companies are usually in the retail or fashion industry. If you quote too low, you suffer. If you quote too high, you lose the job. It depends on whether you think its enough for you. Its an open market out there.

26th November 2006	#7
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: D&D for corporate company if the client does not complain, then you are too cheap __________________ The Law

29th November 2006	#11
okins New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	Re: D&D for corporate company Thanks guys for the advice! Yea..come to think about it, I guess it's individual value judgement. Whether it's doing it out of passion or money? Whether to use passion to make money? Or just doing out of passion and goodwill etc? Hehe anyhow, been looking around and yep I guess for that $420 seems like a goodie deal yea? hehe okie thanks again folks! Last edited by okins; 29th November 2006 at 12:19 PM.