As a professional photographer for over 40 years, I know it is impossible to answer that question as you ask it. As others have pointed out, the variables are way to many to give a client an answer as asked.
Besides the fact that every photographer who wishes to remain in business for the long haul must determine their individual rates based on what it takes to make a profit/ earn a living, its paramount that one needs to know what the product is! If the "product" is a stuffed animal shot on white seamless for drop-out, the charges are quite different than shooting a car on location in some exotic place. Both are products. Even if it is just the stuffed animal, consideration must be given to whether the end product is for a local retailer's website vs. advertising for an international toy manufacturer such as Mattel.
From the client's point of view (or the creative team deciding on the photographer), the budget must of course have a bearing on the quality and expertise of any photographer chosen. But understanding the variables that must be considered will lead to a proper educated dialogue on both sides.
As others have pointed out it is impossible to give you a number. But if your trying to get images of smaller size products.... eg: under 15 inches in size have you considered buying a few items to do your own pictures. For example we sell a smart turn table for rotating your products. Then there is the portable LED light studio that makes it an easy setup for you lighting. All you need then is a phone or a camera to get excellent quality shots for your products. I hope this helps, Fredericksphoto.com
Project costs are dependent on a multitude of different factors. Product images can range from $40-$20,000 each. Are you looking for basic catalog shots on white? This would probably be the most common product shot, but it's not suitable for some clients and images on white usually do not elevate the brand identity. If you have hundreds or thousands of products it might be the way to go, it is the most economical solution.
It's important to consider what your competition is doing, if they are investing lots of money on elaborate product images with complicated lighting schemes then simple shots on white would be a waste of resources and do more harm than good for the brand. If your budget is smaller, then it's crucial to utilize it to it's fullest potential.
Many of the decisions relate to contextual realities for different brands, markets and budgets. The most important factor is to make the most of the budget you have. Choosing a photographer who is creative and resourceful is paramount. Communication is also imperative, if the photographer understands the brand and the goals of the project, then they will be able to elevate the brand while keeping true to the established aesthetic of the company.
Depends on your end use. You have to consider how many items you are having photographed, time for sessions, how long you intend on having the photo in use and where. Is it going to be for web use? Printed 1M times for an album? Needs for menu? Every one will have a different price for copyright and print usage/year. I would expect about 2-4k/ day rate plus copyright usage.
Depending on the usage of the photos ,digital,prints,website . I usually charge acording to my day rate and in some cases I’ll offer 1/2day if I use less than 3 hrs. Any where from $550and up.
It doesn't pay a photographer to charge less than about $500.00 for a simple table top product shot. Even this will take about 2 to 4 hours to shoot. Now days there will be some post processing done also. A photographer can give breaks on many shots done in the same set up. So, if you a complex set up your product shot could and should cost you many thousands of dollars.
Kirk Surber is right about the variables in determining the prices of a photo shoot and followup usage. In addition, the product should be considered. I charge more for larger products like cars or spas than I do for soap products or jewelry because the setup is usually more involved. My range is from $800 to $1800 depending upon product complexity. The usage of the image will usually add to the total. There could also be residual usage for compensation later.
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Answered on Oct 22nd, 2017
You have provided too little information but I imagine you should expect a day ratein the 2k-3k range for a professional with experience. Beyond that there are many, many variables.
It is all about “time”. It could be as little as $100 for something simple. Most pro’s charge $1200-$1800 for a full day plus expenses. What is the produc
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Dinos,
As a professional photographer for over 40 years, I know it is impossible to answer that question as you ask it. As others have pointed out, the variables are way to many to give a client an answer as asked.
Besides the fact that every photographer who wishes to remain in business for the long haul must determine their individual rates based on what it takes to make a profit/ earn a living, its paramount that one needs to know what the product is! If the "product" is a stuffed animal shot on white seamless for drop-out, the charges are quite different than shooting a car on location in some exotic place. Both are products. Even if it is just the stuffed animal, consideration must be given to whether the end product is for a local retailer's website vs. advertising for an international toy manufacturer such as Mattel.
From the client's point of view (or the creative team deciding on the photographer), the budget must of course have a bearing on the quality and expertise of any photographer chosen. But understanding the variables that must be considered will lead to a proper educated dialogue on both sides.
Roger
Two deciding factors.
1) what is your final product, i.e high rez digital files, prints?
2) What is YOUR budget?
Best of luck
Ed
As others have pointed out it is impossible to give you a number. But if your trying to get images of smaller size products.... eg: under 15 inches in size have you considered buying a few items to do your own pictures. For example we sell a smart turn table for rotating your products. Then there is the portable LED light studio that makes it an easy setup for you lighting. All you need then is a phone or a camera to get excellent quality shots for your products. I hope this helps, Fredericksphoto.com
Project costs are dependent on a multitude of different factors. Product images can range from $40-$20,000 each. Are you looking for basic catalog shots on white? This would probably be the most common product shot, but it's not suitable for some clients and images on white usually do not elevate the brand identity. If you have hundreds or thousands of products it might be the way to go, it is the most economical solution.
It's important to consider what your competition is doing, if they are investing lots of money on elaborate product images with complicated lighting schemes then simple shots on white would be a waste of resources and do more harm than good for the brand. If your budget is smaller, then it's crucial to utilize it to it's fullest potential.
Many of the decisions relate to contextual realities for different brands, markets and budgets. The most important factor is to make the most of the budget you have. Choosing a photographer who is creative and resourceful is paramount. Communication is also imperative, if the photographer understands the brand and the goals of the project, then they will be able to elevate the brand while keeping true to the established aesthetic of the company.
Depends on your end use. You have to consider how many items you are having photographed, time for sessions, how long you intend on having the photo in use and where. Is it going to be for web use? Printed 1M times for an album? Needs for menu? Every one will have a different price for copyright and print usage/year. I would expect about 2-4k/ day rate plus copyright usage.
Depending on the usage of the photos ,digital,prints,website . I usually charge acording to my day rate and in some cases I’ll offer 1/2day if I use less than 3 hrs. Any where from $550and up.
It doesn't pay a photographer to charge less than about $500.00 for a simple table top product shot. Even this will take about 2 to 4 hours to shoot. Now days there will be some post processing done also. A photographer can give breaks on many shots done in the same set up. So, if you a complex set up your product shot could and should cost you many thousands of dollars.
Kirk Surber is right about the variables in determining the prices of a photo shoot and followup usage. In addition, the product should be considered. I charge more for larger products like cars or spas than I do for soap products or jewelry because the setup is usually more involved. My range is from $800 to $1800 depending upon product complexity. The usage of the image will usually add to the total. There could also be residual usage for compensation later.
You have provided too little information but I imagine you should expect a day ratein the 2k-3k range for a professional with experience. Beyond that there are many, many variables.
It is all about “time”. It could be as little as $100 for something simple. Most pro’s charge $1200-$1800 for a full day plus expenses.
What is the produc