janetlee Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I was contacted by a graphic designer who is interested in one of my photos for the cover of a parade of homes magazine. Any suggestions on what I should charge? It would be for the fall issue. Thanks,Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybynum Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 what's the location, what's the market, what's the circulation, who's the target? How hard was it to get the shot, does anyone else have it? Do they really need your shot, or do they just like it? How much have they paid for covers in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlyons Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Check out FotoQuote-- http://www.fotoquote.com It's written specifically to answer these kinds of questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetlee Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Tony, The location is Minnesota, and the market is home buyers. I don't know the circulation or how much they've paid in the past. Is that something they'll tell you? They're looking at 'a couple of other artists' and want to know if mine is available for sale. The shot was not hard to get and doubt anyone else has it... Peter, that software looks great and I may get it sometime soon, but I need to give this person a quote ASAP. Thank you both for your time. A ballpark figure was what I was looking for. Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 "Is that something they'll tell you? " Yes it is if you ask nicely. ballpark: $600-6000.00 depending on size and size of print run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetlee Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 I wrote her back and asked what the circulation was and what they typically paid for a cover photo. I think I was nice. :-) Thanks, Ellis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybynum Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 good start. I would guess youre looking at the $200-500 range, but no more than that at best - the market, circulation size and the clientel are key. Minnesota is too vague, that's like saying california. I think you need to know if your dealing with an outfit that thinks they are doing you a favor for asking, or if it's a deal where they are really buying the best that they can and like your images. It is okay to ask, i they usually are very honest about this kind of thing. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetlee Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 http://www.paradeofhomes.org/ Hi Tony, Here is the link to where the magazine is. I can't find where exactly in Minnesota they're out of. I haven't heard back from her yet so don't know the circulation. Thanks again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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