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I really have no idea what to charge Am wondering if the below list sounds like way too much?

Basically I've got the print charges at:

4 x 6 - $7

5 x 7 = $10

6 x 8 = $15

8 x 10/12 = $25

11 x 14 = $40

12 x 18 = $60

16 x 24 - $150



Economy Package
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Includes:

Photographic session, sitting fee - $150

Includes two 5 x 7 prints

Digital copies of chosen prints only, includes two bonus digital art copies.

All other prints extra

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Basic Package
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$250

Includes sitting fee/session price

four 5 X 7 + four 4 x 6

two 8 x 12

Copy of 10 owner chosen photos provided on CD at
web resolution for personal use including
extra black and white versions + digital art effects.

All other prints extra

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Silver Package

$350

Includes sitting fee/session

eight 5 X 7 + three 4 x 6

three 8 x 12

one 11 x 14

Copy of 15 photos on CD at web resolution for personal use including
extra black and white versions + digital art effects.

All other prints extra

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Gold Package
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$500

Includes sitting fee/session

eight 5 X 7 + three 4 x 6

three 8 x 12

one 11 x 14

one 16 x 24 framed

Copy of 20 photos on CD at web resolution for personal use including
extra black and white versions + digital art effects.

Additional prints at 30% off.

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Luxury Package

$750

Full session included on CD at web resolution for personal use including
extra black and white versions + digital art effects for some photos.

ten 5 X 7 and seven 8 x 12

two 11 x 14

one 16 x 24 framed

Includes photo album

free advertising for breeding/show dogs

It looks as though you've put some good thought into your price structure. My print prices are very similar but my packages are different. Whether or not your prices are too high will be determined. I've seen pricing vary quite a bit by two different photographers that both turn out very decent work. You'll have to feel out the market for your area. Consider this. Everyone looking at these packages are from all over the world. You might seem extremely expensive one place but typical in another for the quality of your work. Not too many people are going to contact you via the web that are not from your area. I've yet to have anyone travel 3000 miles from Toronto to Vancouver because my prices and work are good. My advice would be to research the best you can the prices of other photographers in your area, dogs or people. Be competitive but offer something a little extra to attract attention. People love stuff out of the ordinary.