I know before I even ask this question that there is no real answer. But at least it should spark a conversation that could be beneficial to those starting out. The question really is: What price do I put on my work, or How do I work out what to charge?


I recently took some picture of my local estate and presented them to the estate committee as a neat little package which included some enlargements, a Slide show CD, a calendar, and a little one page blurb and price list. I was hoping they would consider using my photos in there promotional material. The prices were according to copyright and the highest price was $450 for a DVD of aprox 40-50 high res photos. The copyright for this price gave them exclusive ownership of the images and the only rights I would retain would be reproduction for exhibition, competition or portfolio. I