Pricing your own photography is a topic that every photographer has to deal with. It's a balancing act: on the one hand, assessing the actual costs of the work, and on the other, understanding the value you can deliver to the client. Listen As Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/cinejera/?li... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DRtpdD... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f98... Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/5900992 Castro: https://castro.fm/podcast/971ba1a6-b0... Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6143001 Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Wc1JKeocn2PF... Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/fot... Podcast Guru: https://app.podcastguru.io/podcast/17... Truefans: https://truefans.fm/search?q=65f3ac21... Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/100087... Business inquiries: [email protected] Karolina: @fotografkakarolinahrynek Bartek: @bartoszchronowski 👍 Become a patron of the channel: / cinejera 👌 Become a member ;) of the channel: https://youtube.com/cinejera/join 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 PHOTO FORUM: https://cinejera.pl/forum 🌎WEB SITE: https://cinejera.pl 👌 DISCORD SERVER: https://cinejera.pl/ds 👍 PHOTO GROUP: https://cinejera.pl/grups 📘 FB PAGE: / cinejera Before you decide prices, take a close look at your costs. A photographer’s work is not just a few hours with a camera. Your equipment, which regularly needs updating, photo editing software, time spent at the computer – all of this needs to be factored in. Then there are operating costs, such as travel, insurance, and renting a studio space if you use it. Then it’s worth taking a closer look at the market. Photographers’ rates can vary greatly depending on location, experience, and type of photography. Photographers at the beginning of their journey often start with lower prices, which helps them gain their first clients and build a portfolio. More experienced professionals tend to price themselves higher, and the most renowned photographers can charge significant amounts for their services. Once you have an idea of ​​what the market prices look like, think about what exactly your offer includes. The price is not just the time of the session, but also everything the client gets as part of your work. Clients pay attention to the number of photos delivered, their quality, turnaround time, and additional options, such as the ability to order prints or albums. Maybe it’s worth offering express processing for an additional fee or adding other non-standard services? These types of options can increase the value of your service in the eyes of the client. When it comes to pricing, you have a variety of options. You can charge a flat fee per session, which works well when the scope of work is clearly defined, or you can charge by the hour, which is more convenient for more flexible projects. Remember, price is also part of your image. Lower rates will attract clients looking for a bargain, but they can affect how your work is perceived. Higher rates, on the other hand, create a premium feel and can attract clients looking for exceptional quality. Pricing is a process that needs to be regularly adjusted to the needs of the market and your experience. The value you offer should be expressed not only in numbers, but also in the unique style you present in your work.