I'm sure Mike V. is right on the money with his advice, and would certainly
use that as a guide. I don't know how well you've gotten to know the author,
if at all, but if he is as honest as he seems to be, why not ask him what
he's paying others to use their photos? he may or may not be _completely_
honest with you, but it may give you one other frame of reference to make a
decision.
George S.
msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
In a message dated 4/21/2002 John Hudson writes:
<< He is asking to use some of my photos in his book and I am wondering
what would be a fair reward for me. Does one ask for a sum of money, and
if so what might be reasonable, or might an autographed first edition
copy of the book be more reasonable. >>
Well, as someone trying to learn more and more on the business side of
photography I would suggest money ;-) From what information I have
inside page publication typically gets the same rates as inside
editorial. Need to know circulation to provide an accurate quote, but I
would suggest a range of $USD50.00 at the bottom to $USD500.00. A
nominal number is ~$USD150.00. Take the $$$ and use a little to buy a
copy of the book ;-)
Go to editorialphoto.com for links to some really useful information as
well as some good delivery memo contracts, etc.
Also, given the rarity of the images you might try formally copyrighting
them, but I'm sorry that I can't advise on the process to do so in
Canada.
While on the topic, with more and more ad agency type inquiries coming
my way (which is a good thing) I tend to struggle a lot with
establishing rate quotes. Resources I presently use include Rohn Engh's
book "Sell & Re-sell Your Photos" along with the editorialphoto.com
links and guides (mostly for editorial rates there). I'm thinking about
buying "fotobiz" software (which includes "fotoquote"). Anyone here
tried it? Any other good suggestions for establishing rates????
Mike Veglia
Motor Sport Visions Photography
http://www.motorsportvisions.com
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