When hiring a second shooter, are they hired as...

4 years 4 months ago #669049 by Scott Klubeck
A contractor or employee?  I've not hired one before however may start too for some larger jobs I have.  Obviously both of these have different tax paths, and I want to make sure I do this correct.  

Thanks!


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4 years 4 months ago #669050 by Nikon Shooter
It is simpler to contact a second shooter as its fee is
added to your costs… and to your final invoice.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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4 years 4 months ago #669057 by Scott Klubeck

Nikon Shooter wrote: It is simpler to contact a second shooter as its fee is
added to your costs… and to your final invoice.

 


I'm assuming you meant "Contract" vs "contact".

Understood if that is the case.  Thank you


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4 years 4 months ago #669060 by effron
Yes, contract.

Why so serious?
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4 years 4 months ago #669066 by Nikon Shooter

effron wrote: Yes, contract.



:thumbsup:

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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4 years 4 months ago #669199 by garyrhook
A second shooter is generally considered a "work-for-hire" employee, because all you tell them is, "go take photos". That means contract.

You'll want a written and signed agreement that clarifies what they can and cannot do with the images they capture (that's up to you), where and when they perform the job duties, when they get paid. And that you "own" the images. Make them change the copyright setting in the camera before you begin.

You'll want to provide memory cards to them, and collect them before they leave. Trust me on that. (If you allow them use of the images for their portfolio, you'll have to supply them to the shooter.)


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4 years 4 months ago #669334 by Rob Cline
Dang, Gary you always have good answers.  Thumbs up!


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4 years 4 months ago #669391 by EOS Man
OMG stay away from setting them up as an employee.  Contractor, contractor, contractor.  

Follow Gary's advice above, the guy gave a dialed in answer.   

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4 years 4 months ago #669401 by garyrhook

Rob Cline wrote: Dang, Gary you always have good answers.  Thumbs up!


I enjoy being helpful, and endeavor to be accurate. I do my best.


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4 years 4 months ago #669465 by Garbo
Yep, I'll follow that answer.  Not sure what line of work you were in Gary, I will agree that you have some good answers!

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