Thread: How Much Should I Get Paid?

Definitely very important than just taking shots....thanks Ed

What I would recommend is getting the permission of your employer when it comes to handing out your own cards. This way it is all above the table, and everyone will be happy. -- A true pro is something to aspire to!

The 'second shooter' can ask what he or she wants to. The market that they live and work in is not the same as the market that the main photographer works in. Ie., the main photographer sells himself to brides for as much money as he/she can get. The second shooter sells himself to the main photographer. The main guy will pay what he wants to regardless of what the arrangement is with his client. I hired an assistant about two months...

jimcreative wrote: >However, like I stated before, it IS germain insofar as the higer paid > photographer can afford better assistants. > True ... so that might be relevant to the OP when negotiating his salary!

fatbastid wrote: > We all go about doing things in different ways. > > I really don't see any problem handing out business cards. I got a > couple of jobs out of doing this, even though they were cheapskates. > Jeesh, that's plain dishonesty under the guise of "to each his own". You are stealing if you do that, period. You're stealing from the hand that feeds you. > I never did...

Ed,Nice shot. Sounds like you are, as you have stated, at the 'low-end' of thescale. How long have you been working for him? If you are being given alist to work from then he IS depending on you for at least some of thematerial that he's counting on for the book. That being the case, anddepending on how long you have been with him, you may not be out of lineapproaching him to discuss your current rate.Keep in mind though that he...

If you think you are worth more than $12 an hour - then you need to tellhim that. Ask for $25 an hour, or $250 a day, or whatever you deemappropriate. --'87.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot'ShutterBuginhttp://www.exposureproductions.smugmug.com

finally hired someone to help me out here in Vegas, im giving him $50 anhour to help with set up, lighting adjustment, and the advice a second pairof eyes.

Much depends on how good you are and how much your contribute to the finalproduct. And even if you're very good and contribute a great deal, yourexpectations have to be in line with the price the studio receives from thebride. For example, don't expect $500 if the entire package is only athousand! If you want to be paid more money, you'll need to go where themoney is, right?My average wedding is not alot... about $2000. From...

Here's my advice - Make a portfolio of some of your best photos. Take it to other wedding photographers and ask if they want an assistant with your skill. Ask what they will pay, if below your expectation, bargain. Know your market first. If no one wants to take you, don't rock your boat.