How Much Does A Free Lance Photographer Charge Per Hour?

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How Much Does A Free Lance Photographer Charge Per Hour?

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I'm a starting Free Lance Photographer with 1 yr experience in taking digital photos, and I really need to know how much to charge per hour for my time not including expenses. I'm figuring at perhaps $17 an hour, but I'm afraid that its too low.

I would be doing a wide range of photography like pet portraits, weddings, birthdays, etc. I also currently live in the Bay Area so it's a more affluent community; I would be working for very wealthy families and organizations. So if anybody has an idea of how much I should charge, it would be greatly appreciated.

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4 days ago
Maddog, thank you so much for giving me a very detailed answer, I will take your advice to heart. I'm going to look in my area for a photographer I can work with. I have taken many photography classes at my community college, and plan on taking many more. I thank you on your explicit answer, and I am prepared to work very hard. Thanks again!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: 4 days ago
Maddog, thank you so much for giving me a very detailed answer, I will take your advice to heart. I'm going to look in my area for a photographer I can work with. I have taken many photography classes at my community college, and plan on taking many more. I thank you on your explicit answer, and I am prepared to work very hard. Thanks again!