- As a Fine Artist You are Only Selling the Print
[by Thomas Werner]
Whether selling editioned or uneditioned prints at a gallery, store, or as an individual it is important to remember that when you set the price for your work you are only setting the price for an individual print. Mounting, matting, framing, laminating, shipping, or other expenses should be charged accordingly. This may seem [...]
- Recession-proof Pricing
[by Judy Herrmann]
This recession has hit photographers harder than any that I’ve lived through previously and many are working for lower fees than they’d ever consider accepting before.
Past experience has taught me that quoting lower fees during a recession makes it very difficult to bring those fees back to normal when the crisis ends. Instead, [...]
- Get Powerful Info for Pricing Jobs
[by Blake Discher]
When a new potential client calls on the telephone, one of the first things I do is look up the caller’s website.
What I’m looking for are two things: their level of design sophistication and how they’re currently using photography. These two bits of information can give valuable clues to what sort of budget [...]
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March 10
I Stink at Negotiating
with Blake Discher
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MISSION STATEMENT: ASMP San Diego is a local resource for professional photographers, enhancing technical skills, business practices, and communication within the community.
ASMP, the American Society of Media Photographers, was established in 1944 to promote high professional and artistic standards in photography to further the professional interests of its membership by disseminating information on a range of subjects and concerns. ASMP has a membership of more than 7,000 of the world's finest photographers.
ASMP/San Diego is a non-profit all-volunteer chapter providing a local outlet for the sharing of creative, business, and ethical information both with its members and the creative community at large. Through meetings and activities, ASMP/SD provides an opportunity for friendship with fellow photographers and a forum for the constant improvement of the profession. Professional photographers are encouraged to become members of the society and current members are encouraged to participate in our activities.
Follow the links above (left) to learn more about our chapter. If you're searching for a professional photographer, some of our members have posted images, contact information and links to their own web sites. Explore the local pros or jump over to the ASMP national website for the latest in photographic news and hot national industry issues. Browse the San Diego Resources for local photographic resources and Internet resources. Check the calendar for upcoming meetings and events and if you are interested in membership, we have a section dedicated to the details of membership and eligibility. If you need further information, contact us using the link above (at left). Thanks for visiting ASMP/SD. |
Wednesday March 10th, 2010
10:44 pm
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