How much to charge for photos to be used in a book?

[paul_cooper1]

<p>I have been approached for some of my photos to be used in a book. They are black and white, from negatives, and  I shall be printing them myself. How much would one charge per photo? </p>

<p>Many thanks in advance....</p>

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[architecture]

<p>How do you plan on putting them in a book if you're printing them yourself?  Just curious as that may have a bearing on price.  Are you charging for prints, or are you charging for book usage?</p>

[Spearhead]

<p>It doesn't matter how they originate, publishers don't pay for that, they pay for size, market, and publication run.  I'd be surprised if they don't have pricing. </p>

[tonybynum]

<p>better find out more about the subject, style, and market of the book, that along with size and run will help you.  Keep in mind that unless it's a picture book, like a coffee table book and your photos are very uniqe and show exactly what the author wants, meaning they are rare, you likey wont get much for them, book publishers like to cut things real tight . . .</p>

[ed_gerken]

I sold a few book images, mostly school textbooks. Average was $30 to $50 per image for just one or a few images. An

entire book of many images where you are the sole or principal photographer would be up for some discussion between you,

the author and/or publisher.

 

-Ed

[alan_myers]

<p>Hi Paul,</p>

<p>As Jeff wrote, a lot more information is needed before anyone can possibly suggest a price.</p>

<p>Buy the book "Pricing Photography" by Michal Heron. It's under $25 on Amazon.com</p>

<p>It will help you not only by giving you some price ranges to think about, but also with what questions you need to ask to arrive at a quote (just the start of negotions, usually).... And it will provide you with information on protecting your copyright and forms to use licensing your images.</p>

<p>And, yes, the publisher may have a price in mind, so perhaps it's them you should be asking.</p>

<p>However, you will still need the guidance that book offers, to decide if they are being fair or making a really lowball offer and trying to take advantage of you.</p>

[alan_myers]

<p>Hi Paul,</p>

<p>As Jeff wrote, a lot more information is needed before anyone can possibly suggest a price.</p>

<p>Buy the book "Pricing Photography" by Michal Heron. It's under $25 on Amazon.com</p>

<p>It will help you not only by giving you some price ranges to think about, but also with what questions you need to ask to arrive at a quote (just the start of negotions, usually).... And it will provide you with information on protecting your copyright and forms to use licensing your images.</p>

<p>And, yes, the publisher may have a price in mind, so perhaps it's them you should be asking.</p>

<p>However, you will still need the guidance that book offers, to decide if they are being fair or making a really lowball offer and trying to take advantage of you.</p>

[sagar_mhatre]

<p>Its my personal opinion and applicable if you have choice.<br>

Above your overall cost for the picture (apportioned cost of film+ fractional cost of your entire gear going into picture+ apportioned cost of travel+ apportioned cost set, background+ apportioned cost of model and props ) You should charge on the basis of circulations, that is how many copies will be sold or they are priniting.<br>

Like assign say 0.01 USD per copy above ur overall cost.<br>

Warm Regards</p>