Photographers / Stylists - about rates / fees

[softgrey]

they'll have all that stuff there...
you return them when you return the merchandise...
just the same way they give it to you...

 

[kimberwyn]

^I took my own garment bag the first time ....oops lol. Thanks Softgrey!

 

[gian-franco]

and what about the average rates for a personal stylist (for people, not celebrities) in London?

 

[10thMuse]

and what about the average rates for a personal stylist (for people, not celebrities) in London?

yeah, i was wondering that also... does anyone know?

 

[SoBlonde]

Hey everyone,

I was wondering about how to determine what fee to charge someone.
A model is interested in doing a shoot with me and asked what would be fair compensation for my time.
I have no idea what to tell her;
I'm half inclined not to charge her at all
Because it would be portfolio building for the both of us,
But at the same time... if she's offering... y'know?

 

[BetteT]

Well ... it certainly depends on your level of expertise.


There are some photographers that do portfolio shots for a living ... although they'll never get paid much for this. I think their rates are often around $400 for 4 looks.

I once styled for a portfolio shoot for a very well known photographer from Europe, who travels to NY and LA from time to time for other business, but he picks up a few extra bucks shooting for agencies. He does what I call a "gang bang" ... he does it all in one day ... maybe 5 or 6 models and he just does it in the hotel. And he even charged about that ... so I would say that's a going rate. Less for smaller cities ... and less for unexperienced shooters.

 

[SoBlonde]

Hm, interesting.
Yeah, I don't think I'm going to charge her for anything.
Thank you for the information, BetteT!