james_friesen

<p>As an architectural photographer, I try to get my client to get as many other interested parties (builders/sub-trades/etc) in on the deal- since adding an additional percentage per party (around 40%) and then splitting the cost saves them money, and compensates me more as well. But what happens after when everything is paid, and the client contacts me months later and give me a list of other companies that each want to use a couple of the photos? Do I charge the same per-photo cost as I charged the client initially, or just the 40% of the original cost I would have added if they had been involved at the beginning, or something in between? This is all assuming the usage will be similar for each additional company (just digital use for online portfolios). There can be so many factors and complications that pricing can be so overwhelming. Any thoughts are appreciated.<br> thanks.</p>

<p>I've been dealing with similar issues- What I've learned works best is to try to get as many interested parties in on the initial deal with a set percentage for each additional party (somewhere in the 30-50% range), and then they can equally split the total cost- preferably with you only having to deal with the initial client and have them split the bill on their end. What I'm wondering about is when you do it that way and you think it's all done and the invoices are all paid, then months later the client send you another list of companies that want to use a few photos. I'm thinking about just a flat rate per photo?</p>