Do you charge less for subsequent prints of the same image?

[thedancefloor]

I'm getting my prices in order, and I have another question for all of you.

Do you charge less for subsequent prints of the same image? Or do you charge the same? Why?

Thanks,

Dallas

 

[thedancefloor]

Well My focus is going to be family portraits. Kids in particular.

 

[Sirius Glass]

You can quote me on this "Whatever the market will bear!"

Steve

 

[lns]

Less, because I print each picture individually. Once I lock in on an ideal print of the image (time, filter, dodging and burning, etc), I can easily print extra copies using the same settings.

-Laura

 

[brucemuir]

If it is reprints at the same time of family portrait work I will discount subsequent prints.

 

[Christopher Walrath]

I always discounted portraiture pakages and the individual prints were slighty higher. So, again, whatever the market will bear.

 

[Dave Ludwig]

Just printed a portrait (B&W), took about an hour to get it right, took 20 minutes to make 7 more. I would discount at time of order. Later reprints, full price for first then discount quantity.

 

[Jesper]

Same as Dave.

 

[hacked - sepiareverb]

My practice as well.

 

[removed account4]

if i have to print multiple images for the same "job"
i charge more for the first, print mainly because
the first print takes all the work
( exposure, burning, dodging, development methodology )
the additional prints are just a repeat and cost less.
i always make 1-2 extra and file them away,
so if one of the prints is damaged or something happens to
i have an extra ...
and so if additional prints are needed at a later date ...
i can put a finished print in a water bath and have something to "match"
my new prints too ( for dry-down ) ...

if it is "artwork" it depends whether it is
something that i have a printer make for me, or i print myself.
if i print it myself, i don't do editions &C so if i make a print ... and that's it
if it is a "reproduction" the price stays the same, or increases as my overhead increases ...