jeff_z1

Hey, I have done several homes so far for a high end realtor - mostly ranches, acreage and higher value properties (high for my region anyway - not as high for others!). Pricing these has become a little simpler as I get more properties and compare size, acreage, number of buildings, etc. Most have ranged 550-1200 so far. This time around, I'm doing a Bed & Breakfast and, this is challenging my pricing schedule! Any ideas or suggestions on how you would price this? 8 rooms (1-2 beds with bathroom, one of these is a larger suite) Smaller guest services room - kitchen facilities, fridge and small dining area Owners quarters - office, bedroom, bathroom above the following Main B&B Kitchen Guest dining area Guest living area (connected to dining room, couches, tv) B&B Office/Check-in area This sits on approx 25 acres with 2 main buildings and some other guest areas outside - sitting areas, entertaining area with BBQ grill, hot tub. I will be providing interior, exterior & aerial photos of the property. Now, I feel like if this was a 3-4 bedroom house I'd be good to go. But man, this is a lot of rooms, bathrooms, common areas, etc! Any suggestions on tackling the pricing on this? Greatly appreciated!

<p>Hi All,<br /> This has been a valuable forum for previous questions ... so, I thought I'd try another!<br> <br /> I have a client, an agricultural association, that needs photos and video footage to use throughout the year for marketing materials, short videos for presentations, etc. There are no particular details into the exact number of photos or amount of footage, just some media they can get and have available since they can't obtain this any time of the year - the only time I can get this is in the next month during the peak season.<br> <br /> I would imagine that I might end up with 10-20 short video clips (10-20 seconds) as well as 30-50 photos - maybe more, maybe less. While they will use this work, I am free to use it in anyway as well - it's not exclusive. I can license this footage to any other clients, sell prints, etc.<br> <br /> Another photographer they are working with is charging a day rate for shooting this. My thought is, the client wouldn't necessary know in advance how much this will cost in total or, how much work they would receive in the end. I think hourly would be the same way ... if I say, x.xx per hour, it really doesn't tell them anything about the end result (total cost, amount of media). <br /> Trying to decide on a way to price this that is fair for them and for me. I also don't necessarily want to price per clip or photo ... then, they'll pick an choose or pick a small number and probably wait until they need it to purchase what they need and I won't be compensated upfront for the work.<br> <br /> If you have any thoughts, suggestions or experience to offer, I'd appreciate your input!<br /> Thanks!</p>

<p>Thanks for the info and advice! <br> Andy - yes, I am going to try and get a media pass for next season! Otherwise, especially at larger meets, the options are very limited. Luckily people along the fences move often as events change. Also, great advice on focusing on the bar and moving back a couple feet!! Thanks!! <br> I feel like I did very well with my recent meet - and, with a baseball game.<br> One thing I found MOST effective - Back button focus combined with AI Servo (Canon 5DM3)! Worked great combined with a high shutter speed, at least 1000-1600. It was overcast with thunderstorms so I was at ISO 400 or lower when I could. Images are crisp!</p> <p>Thanks again! I can't wait to do more summer/club meets this summer & fall, just in time for my nieces senior year! And, with a pass, I hope to use more of the advice (wide angle, different perspectives, etc).</p>

<p>Thank you!<br> On the aerial, yes, I have noticed that this is about the going rate or, going minimum. I will consider this minimum as I work this into the complete package of interior/exterior.<br> Yes, 100 seems excessive to me too - if you haven't got their interest in 35, I can't think 100 is going to! But their service hosts 100, so that's what they look at 50-100.<br> Your right, my post time may be high - I would imagine this will be streamlined quickly. I haven't done much real estate work - mostly landscape, aerial and agriculture but based on referrals/exposure, I've had the requests for other areas.<br> Again, I greatly appreciate your thoughts on this. As I was considering this, I thought I'd get some other perspectives and insights as well as see if my estimates were in the ballpark.</p>

<p>I read some of the posts on this and wanted to follow up with my question on this to get any feedback!<br> I have a real estate agency looking to hire a new photographer (last one moved away). They specialize in luxury properties - either larger homes or larger acreages. In less urban areas - some rural or destination, these run from $750k to 2mil (and some up to 6mil).<br> They are a part of an agency that puts out a document on the emphasis on the branding/marketing through photography/video and how this is critical in presenting/selling these luxury properties. I would think, most potential buyers are not local so this is a way to present and attract buyers.<br> While I typically figured the going rate was $250 for about 10-15 photos - they need 100 photos (that's a lot!) for each listing. Interior, exterior and aerial. This includes the home, surroundings and photos from the area. On one, they would like me to stay the night and get sunset and sunrise photos from the location. <br> Now, I figure for every hour I'm there, I have another 2-3 hours away (editing, sorting, etc). If I do a 5 hour shoot - interior, exterior, aerial - I have another 10-15 hours back at my desk. So, 15-20 hours on a home - I would like a fair hourly rate (vehicle, travel, equipment investments, time, insurance, etc) - I think 50/hr is reasonable (or, 100-150/hr based on the actual shooting hours). What are your thoughts?<br> For a luxury property and prestigious agency that emphasizes quality imagery, any recommendations based on your experience? They said in the past they've typically paid $350-500 - this seems quite low. I was thinking, $800-1000. Any thoughts? Low, high, reasonable based on what I've described? Thanks!<br> (And for now, I'm only figuring photography and not video)</p>

<p>Unfortunately, I don't get as much practice on this as I'd like - I make it to 2-3 meets a year and one is the state meet!<br> My forte is landscape and agriculture - not as much sports, so I have a couple of specific questions! I use my 5D M3 and either 100-400 II or 24-105.<br> I mostly photography Triple Jump, High Jump as well as 100/300m hurdles.<br> On the triple jump, I get some good shots running toward the pit but the landing is tougher since the athlete jumps up then drops down in the frame. Any recommendations for keeping focus through the run, jump and landing? I shoot horizontal and have tried using AI Servo but I don't seem to stay on the person through the jump! I usually set up at the end of the pit - which I need to zoom in since I'm outside the track/field.<br> High Jump - I focus on the name that's printed on the center of the pole but the subject is usually out of focus since they end up a few feet closer. Is the best option to use a wide aperture? Where do you focus?<br> 100-300m hurdles - this is ok, I usually set up at the very end - beyond the finish (outside the track) and line up on the lane and can get some ok shots over the hurdles. Surprisingly, less were in focus that I imagined - think I need to go above 1/500. Recommend AI Servo? <br> I'd appreciate if you had any tips, feedback or ideas for shooting these sports!! Thanks!</p>

<p>Hi,<br> I was recently asked to do some agriculture photos for a farm operation - although, I had to be there the next day, so they said to let them know how much to bill them. <br> Originally they were thinking 2-3 hours - I was thinking, it would take all day to get great images that I'd want them to have. I spent about 15 hours (over 2 days) as they requested some specific shots along the way - and, I wanted great images I could possibly use!<br> Ultimately, I have 60 great images for them (after a day or two of editing) - and, numerous small video clips that I will need to edit into a video of some kind (my expertise is in photos, not video!). They are going to use it mostly for their website to promote their farm/farming practices. I'm going to ask permission and also have them sign a property release as I'd like to use these for other licensing (2 companies are interested in these images). <br> Any suggestions on the pricing? Most are aerial using a UAV - including the video, this is all aerial. I'd love any feedback on how you'd price this! In my mind, it's right up there with wedding photo pricing - similar hours, editing but adds video.<br> <br />Thanks for any advice!</p>