I think Brendan is on the right track. $150-$200 sounds fair, you should make them aware that they are not just paying you for the Photo, but for your time as well...; taking the photo, post-processing, editing and cropping. Since, this was an on the spot hire, I would lean towards the lower cost of $150 for your time and the photo.


In negotiating; if you call them on the phone which is aways best, then I would start off at $175 and then if they balk at that, then it gives you some wiggle room to come down to $150 plus recognition for the photo. If you send them an estimate via e-mail, I would probably say $150 or you may not have a chance to renegotiate.


If this is a non-profit scholarship program and all else fails, and you think that they may have a need for your services in the future, then you may want to donate the picture with recognition credit, donation acknowledgement and a posting of your contact information or business card in the publication.


Good Luck,


Rich