Comments on: Interview With Architectural Photographer Scott Hargis http://blog.daminion.net/interview/interview-with-architectural-photographer-scott-hargis/ Behind the Scenes at Daminion Software Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:07:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Scott Hargis http://blog.daminion.net/interview/interview-with-architectural-photographer-scott-hargis/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Scott Hargis Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:53:29 +0000 http://blog.daminion.net/?p=1171#comment-291 Rob, A couple thoughts: first, the percentage of real estate agents that are worth your effort is maybe 10%. 90% of them are never going to "get it". The other 10% is doing about 80% of the business, and they'll pay you well for your work, IF you're good, and fast. Most successful real estate photographers are shooting a couple of gigs a day, and billing $200 to $500 each, depending on geographic location and other factors. A couple of hours on location, and maybe an hour or so in post, per job. 2 gigs X $200 = $400/day, or about $8000/month. It's a living. The upper 10% of RE agents are NOT satisfied with the $75 shooters. They can tell the difference. Rob,
A couple thoughts: first, the percentage of real estate agents that are worth your effort is maybe 10%. 90% of them are never going to “get it”. The other 10% is doing about 80% of the business, and they’ll pay you well for your work, IF you’re good, and fast.
Most successful real estate photographers are shooting a couple of gigs a day, and billing $200 to $500 each, depending on geographic location and other factors. A couple of hours on location, and maybe an hour or so in post, per job.
2 gigs X $200 = $400/day, or about $8000/month. It’s a living.

The upper 10% of RE agents are NOT satisfied with the $75 shooters. They can tell the difference.

]]> By: Rob http://blog.daminion.net/interview/interview-with-architectural-photographer-scott-hargis/comment-page-1/#comment-290 Rob Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:30:42 +0000 http://blog.daminion.net/?p=1171#comment-290 I appreciate you passing on your expertise through the educational materials you've provided. The biggest issue I have is getting through to these real estate agents that they have to spend a little money to make money.. For years many agents took their own photos that looked like crap but were considered "good enough" to generate interest by the potential buying public. It's a tough market out there now and has been for a few years.. but trying to get these agents to pony up even $200 for a nice 3-4 bedroom house is like pulling teeth. Especially when you have a bunch of backyard shooters running around pretending to be hi end real-estate photogs ... and sort of pulling it off with the uneducated agents because even a semi-experienced shooter who has an idiot proof camera with decent flash can do a semi-decent "good enough? job" .. and they're doing it for $75 a shoot .. what to do about that I don't know ?! I use a good Quantum flash system with on camera and one slave flash, a Canon 5D mk II and canon architectural lenses 17, 24 and 45. And I'm trained through the photo workshops in rock port maine.. but for $200 bucks if I get that .. I can't be spending hours in a house setting up all the gear and lighting that you suggest in your literature.. I wouldn't eat because I be able to only do one job a day .. suggestions ? Rob I appreciate you passing on your expertise through the educational materials you’ve provided. The biggest issue I have is getting through to these real estate agents that they have to spend a little money to make money.. For years many agents took their own photos that looked like crap but were considered “good enough” to generate interest by the potential buying public. It’s a tough market out there now and has been for a few years.. but trying to get these agents to pony up even $200 for a nice 3-4 bedroom house is like pulling teeth. Especially when you have a bunch of backyard shooters running around pretending to be hi end real-estate photogs … and sort of pulling it off with the uneducated agents because even a semi-experienced shooter who has an idiot proof camera with decent flash can do a semi-decent “good enough? job” .. and they’re doing it for $75 a shoot .. what to do about that I don’t know ?! I use a good Quantum flash system with on camera and one slave flash, a Canon 5D mk II and canon architectural lenses 17, 24 and 45. And I’m trained through the photo workshops in rock port maine.. but for $200 bucks if I get that .. I can’t be spending hours in a house setting up all the gear and lighting that you suggest in your literature.. I wouldn’t eat because I be able to only do one job a day .. suggestions ? Rob

]]> By: Liz Lopez http://blog.daminion.net/interview/interview-with-architectural-photographer-scott-hargis/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Liz Lopez Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:46:33 +0000 http://blog.daminion.net/?p=1171#comment-173 Wonderful read. I'm in my second year of RE photography, still struggling to find 'those Realtors' but always find your words and work inspiring. Liz Wonderful read. I’m in my second year of RE photography, still struggling to find ‘those Realtors’ but always find your words and work inspiring.

Liz

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]]> By: Mark Timberlake http://blog.daminion.net/interview/interview-with-architectural-photographer-scott-hargis/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Mark Timberlake Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:02:23 +0000 http://blog.daminion.net/?p=1171#comment-170 Excellent article and some great insights. The subtle tips on marketing were much appreciated. Mark :-) Excellent article and some great insights.

The subtle tips on marketing were much appreciated.

Mark :-)

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