Comments on: Why I raised my photography prices: Learn how to charge what you need

By: Katherine Briccetti

Katherine Briccetti — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:34:45 +0000

Thank you so much for this. It’s just what I need as I move from “practice sessions” to charging what my photos are worth. (It’s not easy, but you’ve given me the exact boost I need!)

By: Rachel Goodhew

Rachel Goodhew — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:31:49 +0000

Love this and totally agree! I’m so grateful there are great articles like this and facebook groups, etc, where photographers encourage each other to raise the standard.

By: Alocia

Alocia — Sun, 29 May 2016 12:18:42 +0000

In reply to Gabby. Exactly! People feel like they can barter or ask for discounts because we run a one-person business, and that maybe since they went to high school with us, or that they followed a referral, that they're doing us a favor and deserve a discount.

By: Gabby

Gabby — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:24:57 +0000

I think we feel guilty because the masses MAKE us feel guilty. What I continuously find fascinating is that someone will rarely question or try to negotiate a doctor fee or salon fee…yet photography is simply something that one can barter for. Why? I am not selling real estate (unless you factor in the space on your walls where canvases will hang), so why is the public negotiating our profession as such? Hmm…

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 22:56:20 +0000

YAY! Thanks for reading and commenting. I was half afraid people would react negatively, but so far the response has been that others totally agree. I think most of us have all been there – it’s tough because people assume if you charge ‘a lot’ that you’re being greedy. Nope, I just respect my time and talent (finally!).

By: Michael Willems

Michael Willems — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 14:43:41 +0000

Spot on.

But of course the reality is that others ARE charging too low prices, so you need to count on losing most quotes, once you charge proper prices.

That does not matter. What matters is that you DO get enough of them to turn a profit. So whether you lose 90% doesn’t matter. How many are in the 10% is what matters!

Michael
PS my prices are going up again shortly.

By: Shelley

Shelley — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:49:20 +0000

I could have written this myself, but I’m stuck at the fear level and too scared to go further. I changed my prices but need to find a way to find my target market. I’m afraid to lose my current clients but I want to run my business the right way so it benefits myself and my family. It’s such a huge leap!

By: Marian Diop

Marian Diop — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 04:32:04 +0000

A million times yes! I now do IPS and I KNOW that because I charge a premium, the service and care that I am allowed to give my customers is such a better experience for them but it also pays me what I’m worth. And I am worth it 🙂

By: Tanja

Tanja — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 21:38:40 +0000

Well now I’m dying to know what you charge!