Determining Cost

tracyendo

I'm in a bit of a pickle. I was asked to photograph 50 conference attendees (headshots) during a conference lasting from 10 am - 5 pm (I'd have to be there the entire time). I was told they would want me to take the pics and deliver them ON THE SPOT that day so they could use them the next day. They also said they want the photos at 300 dpi.

I'm trying to figure out how much to charge for this job. First, there is the time factor. I was thinking I would charge that at my regular hourly rate. Then, there is the fact that I would be giving them the copyright of my photo and they would be using them (as I understand) for commercial purposes.

I don't sell many commercial prints so I'm a little unsure how to charge for that. I live in the DC area but I'm in a lower price range than most of my competitors.

The company is a Franchise business so I'm not exactly sure they would have deep pockets so I'm afraid to quote too much yet, if they are buying the copyright I have to consider that.

I'd love to have any advice from more experienced photographers than myself.

Thanks!

Angelo

were you asked specifically to relinquish copyright of the images?

tracyendo

Angelo wrote:

were you asked specifically to relinquish copyright of the images?

No, I wasn't. But, if they buy the digital picture they can do anything they want with it.

I've heard of shared copyright but I'm not exactly sure how that works.