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Got an offer for 4 hour shoot of people presenting awards and receiving awards at an auditorium. Audience of several hunderd. Is $1250 a good offer for the event? Photos will be used internally and newsletter.

How is this reply to query about rates: My fees usually depend on the project involved. I usually determine fees based on the description of work needed for the event, the time it takes to shoot the event, expenses related to the assignment(if any), post-processing time, and scope of usage for the photographs. My base shooting fee is $250 an hour with a two-hour minimum. Could you describe the types of photos required from the events and town halls? Do you have any examples of successful event coverage that met your requirements? What is the typical scope of usage of the photographs? How soon after the event are the images required? What format will you require the images to be delivered? I look forward to working with you. I offer the reliability, reputation, and photographic skill I have acquired over a 20-year career.

Thanks for your very wise advice, William. I will order that book. Your comment about avoiding the closed question about rates was spot on and "negotiation" triggered a memory of a book I bought years ago but never read thorougly. I am now reading "The Photographers Guide to Negotiating" by Richard Weisgrau. Amazing book. I asked a friend who does a lot of this kind of work and he said he used to charge $250 an hour in NYC. He will offer slight discounts for retainers. He now charges based on specific projects. He also said a lot of other photographers he knows have undercut his prices and that has affected his business.

Call them. According to their yelp reviews these kind of experiences are not uncommon.

Hi, I was asked by event coordinator of a large clothing company in New York City about my hourly rate to cover events and town halls. He saw me at another event and loved the event work on my site. He asked for my hourly rate for events lasting 2-6 hours. What pricing structure do you charge and is there a minimum amount of hours you bill for? Should I counter by first asking them what their budget is? Do you have different rates for the first couple of hours in case the event is only 2 hours? What is your post-processing fee per hour? Do you charge separately for national/international usage? Do you charge differently for different events or charge a flat fee for every event? Some have more degree of difficulty such as a corporate headshot session so I am careful to just name one price. What kind of words do you use not to lock yourself into that rate? I have 20 years experience in the news business as an employee and I am transitioning to more corporate work. I also specialize in portraiture and own my own lighting equipment. I find it refreshing to do event work as it is a nice change from the news business. Thanks.

<p>I was going to post a question about color temperature differences between Profoto b1 and b2 when I saw this. I was using a B1 with Rotalux Octa 39"(diffuser off, inner diffuser on) and noticed the light from my b2 heads were noticebly cooler compared to the light from the b1+octa.<br> IIRC, the light from the Profoto 1x3 striplight with b2 as a rim light was a tad blue compared to the light from the b1+octa. </p>

<p>Thanks, Ellis. I have watched many videos produced by Broncolor and Profoto. The Broncolor videos with Urs Richter and Karl Taylor are really nice and Taylor even did an extensive test on a set of different Broncolor light modifiers. The Elinchrom videos available on youtube look like there were shot on VHS. <br> The Broncolor vidoes are great because they showcase a challenging lighting situation and show how the two photographers overcame the challenges. The videos also give interesting tips on using Broncolor lights and modifiers. There was a good video on a portrait session where the guy tapes some a strip of white paper on a black reflector to bounce light on a certain part of the face while adding negative fill to the rest of the image.<br> The other Broncolor vidoes with E. Valind also show how Broncolor modifiers work.<br> Would be great to see some Elinchrom modifiers in action.</p>

Thanks, Ellis. I wish there was a guide to all these modifiers with tests showing the differences. I keep hearing about he 59" indirect and how people love it. How different is the light from the 69" octa. I like the 39 deep octa a lot. It also doesn't throw light everywhere. What is it about the 59" that is so special. Is it a noticeblu more softer, even light than the 69? As for the litemotiv indirect strip lights: anyone use them and are they super soft due to indirect? Most strip lights I've seen are direct.

<p>Hi,<br> Apart from the difference in shape is the Litemotiv indirect series a significantly better quality of light compared to the Rotalux? I have been looking for reviews but the ones available seem to be of the promotional type.<br> I have the 39" octa and 69" octa. <br> How different is the quality of light with the 120cm and 190cm Litemotiv. <br> I am just interested in the different effects these newer Litemotivs have compared to the older Rotalux line. <br> Thanks.</p>

<p>Hi,<br> I like how Dynalite has dome built in. I think you can remove it, too, according to one video I was watching, for a more bare bulb effect. <br> I think Profoto and Dylalite are great options although the Dynalite would be great for studio where you can switch it to AC power and have the modelling light on during a shoot. <br> That is the only issue I have with the B1: limited modelling light time due to battery. Light Ignition, a company that makes good loocking knockoff Profoto modifiers, stated are working on a AC plug for B1 on an ebay page. Perhaps Profoto will add an AC option in a future version..</p> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="633"><br />q. I am inquiring on an item that you might already have or could be made. I am looking for a battery ADAPTER that could use power from the outlet plug ins. Not a battery charger but a simulation to an external battery cell that could be used in place of the actual battery which in this case connects directly into the wall outlet to produce power for the portable battery power mono light when you are indoor. I have seen a lot these made for older canon and sony camcorders. So it could be done. Basically it just a power converter from AC current to Dc current. Please let me know. Thanks</td> <td width="20%">Mar-29-16</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="15">A: </td> <td >We are working on it. It will not be cheap, and the market is small.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Light-Ignition-Fast-Battery-Charger-5A-for-Profoto-B1-500-Air-TTL-Battery-/172106081775?hash=item28125265ef:g:VzoAAOSwB4NWxYn-</p>

<p>I use Profoto B1/b2 but would love to have a studio with 3-5 of these at $600 each. They also have a 600watt version for $749. Battery and AC: <br> <br /> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1084510-REG/dynalite_b4_400_baja_b4_battery_powered_monolight.html</p>

<p>Would it be easier to take a regular xlr cable, cut it at one end and the attach it to the + and - cables from the third-party power adapter?</p>

<p>Anyone try on their own yet? The modeling light didn't last too long with charger attached so I am interested in building this myself. Please let me know if you build this successfully. </p>

<p>Ralph: Can you explain this more, ""Lipped," recessed-front permits feathering' on Profoto modifier compared to 69" octa? I have the 69" octa as well as profoto 3" octa and wondering about the difference in feathering with rfi. <br> also, what is difference in feathering with front diffuser off? i tried this the other day and was wondering about undiffused,stray light passing through the edges of the inner diffuser on the 39" elin deep octa.<br> how much do you feather off the persons face. i had 39" about a foot away from subjects face, diffuser off, and edge of octa pointed at persons ear. </p>

<p>Harry, I will be using a Profoto 500w B1. Years ago I used to set up two 46" umbrellas powered by 4 Nikon strobes powered by lumedyes and triggered via pocketwizard flex-tt5. Results were decent but flat. I wanted to get some really nice photos of the guests with the option of shooting couples as well as larger groups. Thanks.</p>