[ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS] Learn The Billing Practices Of Professional Photographers
When you are working on starting a photography business there are so many things to take into consideration that it may seem overwhelming at times. Not only do you need to make sure your camera gear is sufficient, but you have to figure out how to price your work, too.
People who aren’t photographers may think digital photography is inexpensive. It can be, for the hobbyist, but if you think of the time you put into it as a professional, it’s a whole different deal. Photography equipment is expensive, your time is valuable, image editing software doesn’t come for free (not the professional ones, at least) and on top of it all you need to figure out your taxes as well.
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In an article over at DIY Photography they say the short answer to the question of how much you should charge is- As Much As Possible! When I decided to make the cross over from amateur to pro I took all of these things into consideration.
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Well said