Yes for Patreon! Recently lost my salaried position and going full commission. I've been doing freelance photo/video for about 6 months but I don't market it at all, just whatever comes my way. Perfect time to hone in on the business side of freelancing and make it my main income.
Your videos have been amazing and I've noticed you've talked quite a bit about Licencing and I was just wondering if you could do a video on how to set that up and how to actually do the contract part of selling your images
I have just started my journey towards becoming a filmmaker and these tips are really helpfull! Excited for the day I can get my first paycheck from making videos:)
Hey Chris, question: -A startup small family bakery opened up that's instagramable, are now looking for a photographer, will that still be considered as commercial work for me as a shooter? or Independent work??
this would be considered small-time commercial! Even calling it "commercial" is a reach. I'd charge at least $1000 for digital assets and try to give them images that could be used not only on IG posts, but also on stories and their website (if needed). Give them social media strategies, like posting schedules, and other fun interactive strats. You can even upsell them and offer them video for an additional price. Perhaps TikTok videos or IG reels
What about doing shoots for mom and pop shops/restaurants? I feel like most people owning small businesses won’t pay that much for an intermediate photographer like me
Why would a photographer making $5,000 to $6,000 a shoot even _need_ a Patreon? 🤔 Why not just do it anyway? 🤨 Are you a Talker and not a Doer? 🧐 (Someone who just sits in front of a camera spewing knowledge that they, too, learned off of RUclips and is just repeating it because they understand what was said but is not actually doing *and succeeding at it* behind the scenes. There are TONS of you out there! Sounding smart & seeming so sound but are really Imposters. Because being a viewed RUclipsr is more important.) People who _have_ money don't beg/ask for it. Just sayin'.
You are mad with those prices 😂. I shoot and edit 5 images for 200. Any images. No matter how much work is involved and what the purpose of the images will be. People get me and my gear for a full day for 200 if they want. Usually it's 2 hours but it can be more no problem. I will also edit the images for 20-30 hours to perfection all for 200. Very simple pricing 200 all included. I don't have to try figure out how much I should charge and my clients know how much it's going to cost.
This is my first time on your channel. Do you have a course or an ebook on how to navigate the pricing and business side of commercial/Product Photography?
Hi Chris! You somehow got onto my recommendations and I was super happy to find you. Similarly to you, I dropped out of college with only a year to go. This was just a month ago. I’m terrified to dive in full time, but I’m doing it. Already had 2 paid gigs! I’d like to know more about invoices. I’ve taken your advice in doing project pricing instead of hourly, but is there an invoice system you use to give the client more understanding with pricing?
Then you don’t want them as a client. They are properly scummy and won’t pay you. If your doing commercial photography for a big brand, they will be tough but super chill in my experience.
a worldwide, large commercial brand has asked me to shoot a campaign for them- roughly 3 final images and they want full copyright. any recommendations on pricing?
You said to charge on a sliding scale and I agree with this! Would you charge licensing for a start up who is on their first year of business? I decided I wouldn't charge startups licensing at all for 1 year and give them the right to use my images in 3 medias. Is this reasonable or too generous? Also I feel like very people.know about making money with photography off of licensing, especially about the passive income that comes with relicensing. How do you keep up with checking up on relicensing dates? I feel like it would be hard to keep up with which clients are using your images and until which dates unless you add them all to your calendar or something?
But not all clients will say the truth about what usage they will do to your photo, or maybe they will and "tomorrow" they will use it for more or further usages
You are on fire lately, popping up in our recommended a lot! Awesome video!
honored to be in your recommended box!!
Omg, i wanna see a colab asap, plzzz
Photo battle so you can do it from distance
Yes for Patreon! Recently lost my salaried position and going full commission.
I've been doing freelance photo/video for about 6 months but I don't market it at all, just whatever comes my way. Perfect time to hone in on the business side of freelancing and make it my main income.
Good luck!! 🍀
Bay area eyyy! sooo favorite pLo song? lol
still on my 1.5millionth listen on Thizz Dance. I'll get to pLo soon tho :D
Your videos have been amazing and I've noticed you've talked quite a bit about Licencing and I was just wondering if you could do a video on how to set that up and how to actually do the contract part of selling your images
I have just started my journey towards becoming a filmmaker and these tips are really helpfull! Excited for the day I can get my first paycheck from making videos:)
Hey Chris, question:
-A startup small family bakery opened up that's instagramable, are now looking for a photographer, will that still be considered as commercial work for me as a shooter? or Independent work??
this would be considered small-time commercial! Even calling it "commercial" is a reach. I'd charge at least $1000 for digital assets and try to give them images that could be used not only on IG posts, but also on stories and their website (if needed). Give them social media strategies, like posting schedules, and other fun interactive strats. You can even upsell them and offer them video for an additional price. Perhaps TikTok videos or IG reels
discord gang 😤
AYYYY RIGHT ON!!!
Can you go over the whole creative licensing and making contracts for shoots?
What about doing shoots for mom and pop shops/restaurants? I feel like most people owning small businesses won’t pay that much for an intermediate photographer like me
Great video. So I think it's safe to say you won't be posting prices on your website for the commercial work.
Love your content bro! Keep it coming 💪🏼
Thank you! Will do!
"$100 for an hour is really cheap" just starting out??
In South Africa even if you have an A7RIV you can't even charge $60 *Per Client*
Why would a photographer making $5,000 to $6,000 a shoot even _need_ a Patreon? 🤔 Why not just do it anyway? 🤨 Are you a Talker and not a Doer? 🧐 (Someone who just sits in front of a camera spewing knowledge that they, too, learned off of RUclips and is just repeating it because they understand what was said but is not actually doing *and succeeding at it* behind the scenes. There are TONS of you out there! Sounding smart & seeming so sound but are really Imposters. Because being a viewed RUclipsr is more important.)
People who _have_ money don't beg/ask for it. Just sayin'.
You are mad with those prices 😂. I shoot and edit 5 images for 200. Any images. No matter how much work is involved and what the purpose of the images will be. People get me and my gear for a full day for 200 if they want. Usually it's 2 hours but it can be more no problem. I will also edit the images for 20-30 hours to perfection all for 200. Very simple pricing 200 all included. I don't have to try figure out how much I should charge and my clients know how much it's going to cost.
600 half day 1200 full day. Full day is 8+ shoots over 10 are 1500.
i WISH i could make 5k from a shoot! i work with small business to start and they definitely dont have a budget for that
This is my first time on your channel. Do you have a course or an ebook on how to navigate the pricing and business side of commercial/Product Photography?
Hi Chris! You somehow got onto my recommendations and I was super happy to find you. Similarly to you, I dropped out of college with only a year to go. This was just a month ago. I’m terrified to dive in full time, but I’m doing it. Already had 2 paid gigs! I’d like to know more about invoices. I’ve taken your advice in doing project pricing instead of hourly, but is there an invoice system you use to give the client more understanding with pricing?
Early gang
honored to even HAVE an early gang
great video. Thanks!
Merry Christmas Chris, you've always droppin' the heat :) Good information man!
Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays, Josh!
Too early
same. I went right back to sleep after releasing the video
Yes to Patreon!!
New subscriber hereee💕
It's true, but in reality the client will go and find 100 photographers who will do it for 300$
Then you don’t want them as a client. They are properly scummy and won’t pay you. If your doing commercial photography for a big brand, they will be tough but super chill in my experience.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Did you start the patreon ?? I would like to subscribe.. The information your provide is very insightful
This was such good information!! 👏🏽👏🏽
a worldwide, large commercial brand has asked me to shoot a campaign for them- roughly 3 final images and they want full copyright. any recommendations on pricing?
Do you have a client questionnaire for commercial photography? If so, can you email it or post it for me?
I'm an amateur photographer. That was very helpful thanks
You said to charge on a sliding scale and I agree with this! Would you charge licensing for a start up who is on their first year of business? I decided I wouldn't charge startups licensing at all for 1 year and give them the right to use my images in 3 medias. Is this reasonable or too generous? Also I feel like very people.know about making money with photography off of licensing, especially about the passive income that comes with relicensing. How do you keep up with checking up on relicensing dates? I feel like it would be hard to keep up with which clients are using your images and until which dates unless you add them all to your calendar or something?
Really appreciate these vids. Any suggestions for contract help when it comes to this?
Great 👍🏽 how do you pay taxes on a side gig?
this really helped man! thank you!!!
Quick question Chris, how did you start earning as a photographer
But not all clients will say the truth about what usage they will do to your photo, or maybe they will and "tomorrow" they will use it for more or further usages
Awesome content! Any template for a contract that you can suggest? Keep it up!
Solid video, more people can use this type of content
Love your videos and content. Awesome video and keep it up!!
Dude! The quality content 👌
Great video! Love to hear it!
mucho appreciate this vid, dude
Not even a photographer but love the content. Happy to stumble on you!
This is gold. Thank you.
You really just helped me a lot
DUDE how come U have so less subs and views?
Another banger bro! Keep it up
Love the videos 🤙🏼
Oh and how old are u?
Thank you!
Merry Christmas and happy new year to you too bruh💪🏾
Merry Christmas, homie!
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I love how you've been releasing a lot lately...... love it man!!!
It's been A LOT OF FUN, ngl!
@@whoschrischu the growth has been Mindblowing!!!
545th view
my favorite 545th viewer!~
These money talks are super helpful hearing from someone who has had a good amount of gigs