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Friday, May 06, 2011

How to charge Wedding Photography 101 by Iskandar Ibrahim


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EXAMPLE 1

lets use the old method shall we?

RM150 per 36 images = RM 4.17 per image

Minimum 4 Rolls for 4 Hours
RM 600 (4 Hours) = RM150 per hour AND per 36 images

now in a 4 hour event, you trigger happy shoot up to 500 shutters = RM 2085.00

minus skills & knowledge 20%, now you charge your client RM1,668 per 4 hour event. if you think you're crap, minus more maybe 30%-40%.

now lets see how much you make from RM1,668.00

Album RM60
4R (100pcs) RM40
Few enlargements 6R + 8R RM40
CD RM2
Toll RM10
Petrol RM50
Phone Bill RM10
Electric/Water/Internet RM25
Others (equipment,etc) RM150

Total cost RM387

Wedding charges RM1,668 - cost RM387 = RM1,281 thats your estimate profit.

one month = 4 weekends
one weekend = 3 days of work (friday, saturday, sunday)
total wedding in a month maximum 12 days of work
target minimum 4 jobs a month
RM1,281 x 4 = RM5,124 per month
12 months = RM61,488 a year

target 8 jobs a month
RM1,281 x 8 = RM10,248 per month
12 months = RM122,976 a year

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EXAMPLE 2

Lets now calculate on per year target basis shall we.

Year 2010 i shall target RM250,000
one year = 12 months = RM250,000
one month = RM20,833
target 8 jobs a month = RM2,604.00 per job for year 2010

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How you calculate equipment into your charges?

Camera RM5,000
Lenses RM5,000
Accessories RM2,500

Total RM12,500

From EXAMPLE 1, you would've cover back your equipment by the 3rd month.

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Wedding photography is a beautiful industry. there's always a demand for it. i strongly advice you newbies NOT to undercharge a client. don't do it for making a quick buck. DO IT FOR THE LOVE OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY. DO IT FOR THE BUSINESS. DO IT FOR THE INDUSTRY.

all the best!
iskandar

my previous thread:
How to Run a Photography Business 101 by Iskandar Ibrahim.
http://www.photomalaysia.com/forums/...ad.php?t=80741

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