Charging for Post Production...

[Daniel Maritz]

I received a request from a recently married couple (who went for the cheaper option, and used an amature photographer to do their wedding), who would like me to quote them on a Storybook and Coffee table albums. Seeing as I did not take the photographs (and their photographer did not present these albums as options for them), I have a couple of questions.

1stly - where it comes to the albums, I'm using a trusted service provider, however would still have to retouch and edit some of the photo's for the albums. My question therefore would be regarding the legality in doing so - would it be possible for me to do any kind of editing on another photographer's work? Or should he rather sign a release form?

2ndly - Obviously I will be putting a mark-up on the albums, however when it comes to the retouching and editing, what and how should I charge for the post production? Should I estimate (depending on the amount of images) the amount of hours and charge accordingly, or a fixed amount? What would you guys do?

Thanx guys, looking forward to your advice.

Daniel

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[Cygnus Studios]

Editing another photographers images is not a good idea. This is a classic example as to you get what you pay for. You should recommend that they contact the original photographer for the books needed.

[adamcoupe]

Mmmm Avoid another photographers material at all costs

Adam

www.adamcoupe.com

[Daniel Maritz]

Must have missed your reply Cygnus, and thanx for the reply from both of you.

I have discussed this with the potencial client, and they have assured me it's not a pro photographer (friend of a friends' cousin kind of thing), however I've decided rather not to go that route. I have given them info on where to go, with a commision from my supplier of course...

Thanx guys