Evening all
A couple of months ago I got a call out of the blue (thanks to the magic of the internet) from a person representing the Shannons Sydney Classic, asking if I wanted to take a stall offering my photographic services to classic car enthusiasts.
I wasn't keen at first as I don't generally deal with the general public (typically commissioned by advertising agencies or car companies directly) but then I thought it might be worth a go as it does combine what I do for a living with my enjoyment of all things motoring.
I figured the most efficient and cost effective service I could offer to the masses would be to have their car (or bike) photographed in a dedicated eggshell car studio using 10-12 Kw of tungsten lighting as I would do for a car brand in my usual course of business. Key difference being that for advertising clients there is an awful lot of attention to detail in getting each highlight “just right”, whereas in this case it would be more of a broad strokes approach.
That said, I would only be getting through a vehicle per hour, with minor lighting tweaks to flatter the lines.
I took my E to the studio today to shoot an example of what I would be the deliverable. See pic attached.
Shot on high-end medium format digital, the image could be printed to a life size reproduction to wallpaper your garage if that’s your thing,or simply a record of your car for posterity…and that’s the sum-total of my salesmanship.
So, my question to the panel is..would you consider $500 fair value for the service? Any less and it’s no longer viable for the effort.
Keen to hear your questions and feedback gentlemen.
Thanks
J
A couple of months ago I got a call out of the blue (thanks to the magic of the internet) from a person representing the Shannons Sydney Classic, asking if I wanted to take a stall offering my photographic services to classic car enthusiasts.
I wasn't keen at first as I don't generally deal with the general public (typically commissioned by advertising agencies or car companies directly) but then I thought it might be worth a go as it does combine what I do for a living with my enjoyment of all things motoring.
I figured the most efficient and cost effective service I could offer to the masses would be to have their car (or bike) photographed in a dedicated eggshell car studio using 10-12 Kw of tungsten lighting as I would do for a car brand in my usual course of business. Key difference being that for advertising clients there is an awful lot of attention to detail in getting each highlight “just right”, whereas in this case it would be more of a broad strokes approach.
That said, I would only be getting through a vehicle per hour, with minor lighting tweaks to flatter the lines.
I took my E to the studio today to shoot an example of what I would be the deliverable. See pic attached.
Shot on high-end medium format digital, the image could be printed to a life size reproduction to wallpaper your garage if that’s your thing,or simply a record of your car for posterity…and that’s the sum-total of my salesmanship.
So, my question to the panel is..would you consider $500 fair value for the service? Any less and it’s no longer viable for the effort.
Keen to hear your questions and feedback gentlemen.
Thanks
J
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