Creative 101: How Much Should You Charge For Commercial Photography

Cara Heath photography

Most commercial portfolios don’t include a commercial photography price list, since there are so many variables to consider before giving a quote. But it’s super-important to learn how to put together commercial photography rates so that you can clearly and professionally explain to your client exactly what they’re paying for and what to expect. Being able to justify your commercial photography pricing will help you land those high-paying gigs, so you can keep building that amazing online photography portfolio.

The key to commercial photography pricing is understanding everything that goes into a commercial photography job, and how much it’s worth. Once you know what these different inputs are, you’ll have a much easier time figuring out what your commercial photography rates should be. …

*photo by Cara Heath

*excerpt from Format