What's the Best Pricing Strategy for Single-Photo Family Portrait Sessions?

11 months 1 day ago #751734 by CaptNemo
Morning, I've been running into this issue a bunch lately and I gotta figure it out, you know? So, I'm mainly a portrait and lifestyle photographer, right? And my main gig is working with families. But sometimes, they just want one single photo, like a big family portrait or something for a holiday card.Now, my usual deal is $340 for a 45-minute session with up to 25 photos, and if they want more time, more photos, or high-res images, that's extra. But I'm kinda lost on how to price it when they just want one photo, man.If you've got any ideas, I'd really appreciate it, man. Thanks in advance!


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10 months 4 weeks ago #751805 by CatherineW
I would charge an hourly rate(s).   Or the single photo charge would equal your hourly min

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10 months 3 weeks ago #751816 by Crammer
+1 agree, hourly rate


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10 months 3 weeks ago #751907 by Fitch
Agree, have a certain set amount of hours for for your minimum and if they want one photo, that's their choice, but you get paid at least enough to make it worth your time. 


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