Pricing pics - digital downloads for mag/print
Hi All,I was hoping that you could assist me! For the past year or two, I have been taking a good number of pictures throughout the area. This week I contacted a new magazine (on issue #2) that has been released - a new glossy magazine that covers the (Seattle) area. I wanted to see they would be interested in my pictures. I received a message back asking how they can get the hi-res version - my question, not being a pro (quite yet!), should I request compensation? Personally, I am not looking at this to be a full time gig, but it would be nice to be rewarded for some nice shots! Currently the pics are on Smugmug (Pro Acct) and I am going to set the pricing for hi-res downloads (personal or commercial use licenses). Any recommendations on setting the pricing? It would be cool to get the exposure with credits, but nice also to recover costs of hobby (to buy new stuff!). Should I ask for comp, should it be $1, 5, 10 a pic or go for some just photo credits/referrals? I don't necessarily want to give away hi-res downloads either ... but I guess that would be necessary for this use. Any ideas, let me know - the company is small, about 15 people but they produce a number of local magazines (nice quality, high gloss decorating, landscape, etc). Thanks for your advice!
March 28, 2007
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