Fee for a Book Cover Photo? - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

04/25/2007 10:22:30 PM · #1

I was approached by an editor for a Danish publisher (Schultz Forlag) to use one of my photos for the cover in an upcoming book. He asked for a price range, so I plan on using this site to calculate a price:

//www.photographersindex.com/stockprice.htm

Is this a good way to determine a price? I have already asked him for the number of books to be printed.

Thanks,
Chad

PS: I'm stoked!

BeeCee

Nikon D40

04/25/2007 10:25:37 PM · #2

COOL! What kinda book? Fiction? Textbook? etc?

rayg544

Olympus E-5

Olympus 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 Zuiko ED Digitial Zoom

04/25/2007 10:27:03 PM · #3

Chad, I have no idea - but I wanted to say congrats! This is really cool that they want your photo on a book. Way to go!! :)

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

04/25/2007 10:36:29 PM · #4

It looks to be an editorial book. From his email:

"...a book about Danish citizens who find themselves in war zones and/or natural disaster areas..."

This is the image:

-Chad

BeeCee

Nikon D40

04/25/2007 11:08:45 PM · #5

That's totally awesome... both the shot AND the sale! :D

terje

Apple iPhone

04/26/2007 12:19:27 AM · #6

I use the calculator over at www.fotosearch.com, check rights managed and search.

Yesterday I sold two tsunami photos for $1200 (cover + inside; 50k copies for some fema magazine. My experience show that it's easier to get a deal if you cut say 30% off the fotosearch price.

That's a stunning image btw!

PhantomEWO

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/26/2007 01:19:27 AM · #7

Originally posted by terje:

WOW, now shows Terje is now longer a member .... hummmm that was quick

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/26/2007 02:48:34 AM · #8

this is most excellent advice

Originally posted by terje:

i'm glad to see that this is working for others, as well

Originally posted by terje (in another thread):

Skip, you rule!

This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for!

Thanks bro

more info in this thread ;-)

and ditto the stunning image! most excellent cover shot--congrats!!

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

04/26/2007 08:25:25 AM · #9

Thanks everyone. I got word from the editor that it is only for 1800 copies.

-Chad

digitalknight

04/26/2007 08:45:24 AM · #10

Originally posted by cpurser:

Is this a good way to determine a price?

That is an excellent way to determine the price - then remain flexible but firm (make sense?)

Or go with the microstock pricing structure and just ask for $1.00. :-p

Congrats on your pending sale BTW - how did they find your image?

tryals15

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7

04/26/2007 09:19:23 AM · #11

Wow... Way to go Chad! No clue on pricing, but congrats! Is that Bayou Savage?

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

04/26/2007 09:24:55 AM · #12

I've quoted him a price of $650, based on the original calculator and terje's recommendation. Wish me luck!

Trey- yes, that is Bayou Savage last summer during the drought. That spot is now under water again.

I've asked him where he found my image, and I'm waiting on a response. The title he quoted is only found on istockphoto, but I'm confused as to why he didn't buy it from them as an Extended License. But I'm not complaining!

-Chad

digitalknight

04/26/2007 09:32:05 AM · #13

I would think $650 is a slam dunk. That's great - it feels good be appreciated - especially monetarily!

04/30/2007 08:32:16 AM · #14

Turns out $650 wasn't a slam dunk. They choked at that price, and we settled on $175. I know that is low, but they said they would have to find another picture otherwise. Heck, it is better than the $2 I would have gotten from istock. Hey, at least I get my photo on a book cover, and I get a free copy :-)

Oh, and it wasn't the picture I posted earlier; it is this one:

-Chad

jan_vdw

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

04/30/2007 08:51:15 AM · #15

Cool! Congrats on the sale. So jealous!

pix-al