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Question: How Much should an amature photographer charge!? !?
I'm an amature photographer, looking to start a business, I did a pregnancy photoshoot for fun during the summer, I got a lot of compliments and had to show ID at Rite Aid /Wal-mart to get the pictures printed because they thought I was reprinting professional pictures!.

I have since bought a more expensive camera (the one I used was point and shoot, now have a Rebel XSi) and have learned lighting and a few other techniques!. Here are some of the pictures from the pregnancy shoot;

http://s60!.photobucket!.com/albums/h6/Che!.!.!.

Based on that how much should I charge as an amature photographer!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
Are you charging for just your service-no prints, cd, ect!? Are you retouching, buying the prints!? These are things you have to factor in!. Given your photos, though, I would say around $300!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

if it was me, i would charge 10$ a hour plus costs!.!. but that's me!.!.!.
but that is me!.!. i do not care much for money!.!.!.
if i cared, i would probably call around to the professional shops to get estimates on "how much it would cost to get my picture made"!.!.!. do it for half the cost!.!.!.
some people cant tell a amateur from a professional!.!. sometimes there is no difference at all!.!. Www@QuestionHome@Com