Comparing the difference between $10 and $25 headshots
Oct 16, 2018
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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Ever wondered what kind of portrait $10 in photographer’s fees will get you? Ever wondered what $25 in fees will get you?
I am not really sure if this can even be a serious question but apparently, there is a variance even in the lower end of the price market.
Redditor M0shka needed a quick shot for a job application, so he got a photographer who created one for a mere $10. He was not really happy with what he got, so he got a second shot for $25.
Have a look at both photos, and see if you figure out which is the $10 photo and is a $25 one.
M0shka says he was so happy with his $25 photo that he even tipped an extra $5.
I know that some will jump and say that “such low prices are killing the market” and that “any photographer who respects themselves…” and so on.
But sometimes you just need a quick photo of yourself. It doesn’t need to be amazing or expensive. It just needs to not look like a bad selfie. Photography isn’t just one market. It’s lots of markets, with different needs and different budgets.
Images used with permission.
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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4 responses to “Comparing the difference between $10 and $25 headshots”
Yeah but how much for haircut, pro shave and snazzy new suit ! ?
He tipped him $5, wow!
What a sad reality. To make even a half decent living you need to shoot 6-10 a day every day. By the time you pay taxes and car expenses you will have enough for renting a small basement apartment. Good luck.
$30 for a 5 min gig not bad imo. Everyone starts somewhere. I remember doing free shoots to get my portfolio started.
I think you might be a little jealous that his work is better than yours…ha ha…ha.
25$ for 5 min + 5 min work is ok if you don’t have to move and you shoot outside your studio.
At 10$ how you expect getting something usable??