There are many subjects to discuss with a photographer if you haven’t worked with them before.
This section of the article covers the topics that should be added in detail to the photographer’s brief. Otherwise, these items should be openly discussed at the preliminary meeting when engaging a photographer for a proposal to supply their services.
Photo Processing and retouching
Always clarify what type of processing is included and whether any retouching is part of the proposal. If so, to what extent.
Are they replacing a sky, removing small objects or marks on the flooring? If so, how much time has been allocated for each delivered photograph?
Our standard processing allows for 16 characteristics of the photo to be considered. Photo retouching may be included in your package if noted. Typically this allows for up to 10 minutes to be spent on each image. Some photos may need a retouching expert that is outside the scope of the proposal. Good trusting communication is vital.
Photo turnaround times
Some projects are more time-critical than others. Clarity around the delivery of images is another essential aspect to make clear before accepting the offer.
Are there strict publishing dates for the promotion? Is there a deadline that must be met? Make it clear before the start of the engagement.
Image delivery methods
Typically we deliver photos via cloud file storage. Some multinational organisations and government departments have their own asset management systems to upload to. This is another item to add to the proposal request and a detailed commercial photographers brief. It can take considerably longer to use these systems with file tagging and meta data entered manually.
Image licensing
Image licensing is a big subject for any commercial type shoot. It can get complicated quickly, and we do try to keep it simple. These are some of the considerations.
Do you want to share the photos with interior designers, suppliers such as painters, carpet, lighting tenants, real estate leasing agents, landlord representatives, construction builders, interior builders, or others?
These types of questions and needs must be discussed prior to the final price, or it will need to be renegotiated post-shoot if your needs change.
How much do you charge for interior photography?
Professional Photographers usually charge $280 – $550 per hour depending on how many total hours on the property is required.
Interior & Architecture photography pricing and fee structure
Architectural and interior design photography pricing varies just like any other genre and any other professional services supplier.
With many variations, it is sometimes better for you, the client, to nominate your needs upfront. Then, the photographer can put forward either a proposal or budget estimate based on your needs rather than making too many guesses and assumptions. What tends to follow that scenario are many price adjustments and that no one wants.
Who are the people that usually get involved in pre planning a Designer shoot?
- Project owners
- Directors
- Designers
- Lead Architects
- Agencies
- Investors
- Marketing teams
- Product development
- Tenant advocates
- Property managers
