Unknown model fees for photoshoot

dnaxe · 17th January 2007

What, in your view, would be a "fair" price for hiring an unknown model for a book cover shoot?

dnaxe · 17th January 2007

tommon · 17th January 2007

Doesn't say anything or talks too much. As a standard, a workman (in this case a beautufil lady) is worthy of his / her wages. As a standard, pay them industry rares if you are intending to publish your work (web or prints). If for keepsake then nego for lower pricing (30-40% lesser from market rates).

So what's market rates? Anywhere from $50-150. So my guess is as good as yours.

theRBK · 18th January 2007

If you find the rate too steep, look for talents, which is a different category to models, and the fees would be lower. For book cover, where height and perfect figure are not as important, I think that is a good way to reduce costs. Look for agencies with talents instead of models. Or there is of course the option of scouting yourself on the streets...but please don't be too agressive.

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dnaxe Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,214	Unknown model fees for photoshoot What, in your view, would be a "fair" price for hiring an unknown model for a book cover shoot?

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tommon Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Currently, Singapore but hope Posts: 729	Re: Unknown model fees for photoshoot Doesn't say anything or talks too much. As a standard, a workman (in this case a beautufil lady) is worthy of his / her wages. As a standard, pay them industry rares if you are intending to publish your work (web or prints). If for keepsake then nego for lower pricing (30-40% lesser from market rates). So what's market rates? Anywhere from $50-150. So my guess is as good as yours.

18th January 2007	#4
theRBK Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,807	Re: Unknown model fees for photoshoot If you find the rate too steep, look for talents, which is a different category to models, and the fees would be lower. For book cover, where height and perfect figure are not as important, I think that is a good way to reduce costs. Look for agencies with talents instead of models. Or there is of course the option of scouting yourself on the streets...but please don't be too agressive.