Elective A
For Photographers and Visual Artists
Wealthy clients hire a photographer for a record of a life that reflects who they believe they are. This elective covers pricing by engagement instead of by the day, and presenting work without selling.
- A.1 What Wealthy Clients Want From a Photographer They pay for a record of who they believe they are, so ask before shooting.
- A.2 Price the Whole Engagement, Not the Hours Quote one fee for everything from the first call to what the client keeps.
- A.3 Show Your Work Without Selling It Put finished work where clients will see it, and let them ask about it first.
- A.4 Keep a Client's Photos Private Until They Say Yes Say so on the first call, before you set the date or the fee.
- A.5 One Family Leads to the Next Stay with each household for years, and be where its friends see your work.