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Why “Day Rates” Are Bad For Photographers
If he could, John Harrington would reach through his computer screen and choke me with his bare hands. And you know, what? I kinda deserve it. In t...
If he could, John Harrington would reach through his computer screen and choke me with his bare hands. And you know, what? I kinda deserve it. In the process of doing research for the new free guide “Starting a Photography Business” I asked a question that didn’t sit well with him. Oops.
I recently interviewed John via Skype (and recorded the whole thing, below).
Harrington is a Washington DC-based photographer and the author of the book “Best Business Practices for Photographers.” My question was about establishing a fair “day rate” – and he jumped all over me just for mentioning the term.
It turns out that the concept of “day rates” is outdated, and should be avoided by photographers. John explains exactly why in the video, below.
Thanks John.
By the way – John Harrington, and PhotoShelter CEO Allen Murabayashi, will be speakers at the NPPA 2011 Business Blitz seminar in Washington DC. Just the lineup alone is telling me it’s gonna be a very worthwhile event.
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