joseph alexander Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 How much is the average cost for a professional photographer to take shots of a site with a box camera. 4 final shots used for composition. This is in NYC. -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Many years ago I was setting up a contract to do two renderings for a Manhattan highrise apt. building. The graphic designers accidently faxed me the photographer's proposal. His task was to provide 'neighborhood' and 'quality of life' photos for the ad campaign. He was being paid about $4000/day plus all expenses. I was being paid $4500/rendering as I recall. And I would be working on the illustrations for many days, so I wasn't making as much money as the photographer. Its unlikely that I could have gotten much more than that for renderings at that time. So I don't know what pro photogs get per day now, but its probably not any less than that. And probably more than you or I could get for what we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 That's insane! $4000/day. I hope he was good. A photog friend I know charges around $1800/day + expenses and he shoots the X-Games, MTV awards content amoung other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 A photog friend I know charges around $1800/day + expenses Maybe forward the contact to Joseph, then. Sounds more reasonable than the guy in my story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I worked with an architect who hired a photographer who chargered 200 per hour. Everyone was happy with the images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moshenko Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I have a NYC photographer friend that is more reasonable. Give me a shout and I'll pass along information. Edit: I should really learn to read. To answer the original question, I would expect that assignment to be in the $3,000 - $4,000 (USD) range in NYC. The same shot in Toronto would be more like $1,000 - $2,000 (CDN) for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard@amdrendering.com Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 While I don't want to speak for the photographer regarding costs, I do recommend archphoto in NYC. They do all of our NYC shoots. archphoto.com good luck, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ismael Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Well, I am always looking at Arch Photography sites for inspiration that haven't come yet. Some of them photos look much like good CG. I am not recommending this guy, but his works look just like some good renders I've seen. Some of the top Russian CG artists lately, squeze light into interior renders like this guy into photos, or are they renders? http://www.mossphotography.biz/ Ismael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 To answer the original question, I would expect that assignment to be in the $3,000 - $4,000 (USD) range in NYC. The same shot in Toronto would be more like $1,000 - $2,000 (CDN) for comparison. I guess the same ratio would apply to what we can charge, as well. Photography in NYC is not always easy. Just producing a camera (and I mean 35mm) and taking pictures of buildings can get you the prompt attention of the NYC police. To use a plate camera may require a permit to avoid arrest for terrorist activities. Joseph--may I ask what you need photographed, and for what purpose (background in rendering, general reference, advertizing images)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 In belgium the profession architecture photographers ask 1.000 Euro a day. That's about 900 $ - think Note few the take the job for less then a day. greets, p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moshenko Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Photography in NYC is not always easy. Just producing a camera (and I mean 35mm) and taking pictures of buildings can get you the prompt attention of the NYC police. To use a plate camera may require a permit to avoid arrest for terrorist activities. We're extremely lucky in that respect. Toronto still has a very "small town" feel to it, in my opinion, despite the growth that we've experienced in the past few years. I can usually appease any building security personnel with a business card and a good explanation My fingers are crossed that this will remain ture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DM Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Photography in NYC is not always easy. Just producing a camera (and I mean 35mm) and taking pictures of buildings can get you the prompt attention of the NYC police. To use a plate camera may require a permit to avoid arrest for terrorist activities. Hmmmm... an old colleague once went overseas to work on a building project, and while recce'ing the site got arrested and taken to HQ by the security forces. Sadly it sounds like how you describe New York today.... but this was actually Baghdad in the 1980s!!! La plus ça change.... Cheers, D. PS: I had 3 site photos done here in London last autumn, £450+VAT for one day. Seemed OK to me, but I imagine 'lifestyle' shots would cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 recce'ing the site got arrested and taken to HQ by the security forces. Sadly it sounds like how you describe New York today.... but this was actually Baghdad in the 1980s!!! New York is probably the most photographed city on Earth. There are always tourists taking pictures of the landmarks, they have to line up. But pre 9/11 I never attracted attention taking photos of buildings, even with a tripod. But since, I have litterally had a van full of NYC police pull up, get out and question me. I long ago learned by unfriendly hired security at sites to carry a copy of the groundfloor plan, or the architects business card, etc. Now I don't mind the police being careful, that's their job. But I expect to be able to continue to do mine. I'm not breaking any laws. Anyway, the point of all that was that these issues probably raise the cost of doing pro photography in public in NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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