How many of you know your cost of doing business? How about how much you need for your personal expenses? If you are a retail photographer, do you know your cost of goods sold?

The answers to all these questions help you establish your fees.

What are some of the other considerations? Other photographers’ rates. Client’s budget. Usage. Where you are in your career. You are going to charge less than an established photographer so you can build your portfolio.

But don’t ever give it away. Always get something for your skill. And don’t underestimate your ability.

I’ve created a calculator that you can download from my site. www.fobesphoto.com/codb.xls This is a sample that I’ve put together at www.fobesphoto.com/codb-sample.xls

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