Price to charge as new model?

Reydnlas · 28th August 2009

Hi Clubsnap!

Although my passion lies ultimately with photography, i'm currently doing freelance modeling to fund my expensive and expansive hobby. Having said that, i set up an account at a site called Model Mayhem, i'm sure some of you have heard of it.
I was recently approached by a photographer with the following query:

"Hi,
I'm organizing a group photo shoot for newbie photographers to expand their portfolio.
Just want to ask how much is your rate per hour for:
Glamor / Fashion="

Now then, i've spent the better part of the last hour on these forums trying to gauge a price range, but have come up absolutely empty on answers.
I've read much about "Charge how much you think you're worth" but as i've mentioned, i have very little professional experience, and have never given an "hourly" rate before.

I also read in these forums (from the photographer's point of view), that an experienced photographer could look at the pictures of a model and roughly gauge how much he thinks he/she is worth --> which lead me to post this thread.

Here is my profile on the site:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1235767

If possible i'd just like a ballpark figure out there of how much i should charge, based on my experience and previous projects, thanks

Sorry, no shmexy eye candy on the other side of that link, i'm male

Reydnlas · 28th August 2009

Would really appreciate input on this fairly soon, thanks ^^; absolutely clueless.

acerpic · 28th August 2009

U hav the potential... instead should work harder to build up ur own portfolio... carefully chosing photog to work with...

Reydnlas · 29th August 2009

Thanks

Yup, i'll continue building it up.

jekyll69 · 3rd September 2009

very interesting facial features

JacePhoto · 3rd September 2009

I would suggest that in your port, you should have at least a clear shot (centre, left, right) of your face. If people cant see you, they wouldnt spend time writing and begging you for a clear picture.

Reydnlas · 4th September 2009

Thanks to both of you for the compliment and the suggestion; i've already decided on a rate with the photographer.
Jacephoto, i don't really see the relevance of your comment in this context ^^; i've never been begged for a clearer picture, nevertheless it might be useful to do as you say

28th August 2009	#1
Reydnlas New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Price to charge as new model? Hi Clubsnap! Although my passion lies ultimately with photography, i'm currently doing freelance modeling to fund my expensive and expansive hobby. Having said that, i set up an account at a site called Model Mayhem, i'm sure some of you have heard of it. I was recently approached by a photographer with the following query: "Hi, I'm organizing a group photo shoot for newbie photographers to expand their portfolio. Just want to ask how much is your rate per hour for: Glamor / Fashion=" Now then, i've spent the better part of the last hour on these forums trying to gauge a price range, but have come up absolutely empty on answers. I've read much about "Charge how much you think you're worth" but as i've mentioned, i have very little professional experience, and have never given an "hourly" rate before. I also read in these forums (from the photographer's point of view), that an experienced photographer could look at the pictures of a model and roughly gauge how much he thinks he/she is worth --> which lead me to post this thread. Here is my profile on the site: http://www.modelmayhem.com/1235767 If possible i'd just like a ballpark figure out there of how much i should charge, based on my experience and previous projects, thanks Sorry, no shmexy eye candy on the other side of that link, i'm male

28th August 2009	#2
Reydnlas New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Price to charge as new model? Would really appreciate input on this fairly soon, thanks ^^; absolutely clueless.

28th August 2009	#3
acerpic Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: picsque.com Posts: 1,359	Re: Price to charge as new model? U hav the potential... instead should work harder to build up ur own portfolio... carefully chosing photog to work with... __________________ picsque \| flickr \| Triumphs

29th August 2009	#4
Reydnlas New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Price to charge as new model? Thanks Yup, i'll continue building it up.

3rd September 2009	#5
jekyll69 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Posts: 303	Re: Price to charge as new model? very interesting facial features __________________ Canon EOS 500D\|BG-E5\|18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit\| 50mm f/1.8 II \| 17-40mm f/4L \| 580EXII HOLGA GCFN 120

3rd September 2009	#6
JacePhoto Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 2,773	Re: Price to charge as new model? I would suggest that in your port, you should have at least a clear shot (centre, left, right) of your face. If people cant see you, they wouldnt spend time writing and begging you for a clear picture. __________________ free2shoot www.1000words.com.sg

4th September 2009	#7
Reydnlas New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Price to charge as new model? Thanks to both of you for the compliment and the suggestion; i've already decided on a rate with the photographer. Jacephoto, i don't really see the relevance of your comment in this context ^^; i've never been begged for a clearer picture, nevertheless it might be useful to do as you say