Scouting Trip...How much To Charge?

[helen_horsley1]

Hi everyone. I have a new client that is giving me a steady stream of work. They are sending me to a city

about an hour away on a 2 day shoot. I will be shooting about 7 locations in different parts of a city. All

shots are outdoor and requiring great light. I am proposing that I come up there to scout the locations

the week before the shoot. How much to charge for the day of scouting? I am tempted to charge my half

day rate plus expenses, because this is looking like it's turning into a long term relationship. Any

feedback would be appreciated.

 

Happy Friday.

Helen Horsley

[mark_schafer1]

sounds like the way to go...don't forget milage or rent yourself a car

cheers

m

[ellis_vener_photography]

"I am tempted to charge my half day rate plus expenses, because this is looking like it's turning into a long term relationship. "

 

That is very a reasonable and sensible approach.

[helen_horsley1]

Thanks to both of you...nice to know I am on track.

Helen Horsley

[bill c.]

Most photographers get at least half-day rates (those who are still charging in that obsolete manner, anyway) for travel, and anywhere from half to full day rates for scouting. However, often it is the assistant who is doing the scouting, and in that case usually half-day rates apply. -BC-