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a brand wants my photos for 'socials'. what do I ask before I quote?

should my prep day be paid at the full day rate?

I'm two years in. what's a normal day rate for editorial?

how do I price a buy-out?

can I ask for a deposit before the shoot?

the invoice is 60 days late. what do I send now?

do I charge separately for my kit?

the shoot ran 13 hours. can I bill overtime afterwards?

the client cancelled two days before. do they still pay?

an agency books me and takes 20%. is that normal?

what do I pay my assistant?

a brand asks for a 'test shoot' for free. yes or no?

how much do I charge as a beginner, with no idea what the standard rate is?

what's a normal day rate for a junior in my city?

day rate, hourly rate or project fee: which one do I use?

does a day rate mean 8 hours, or 10 to 12?

what's a half day worth, and when does it become a full day?

did I undercharge, or did I overcharge?

how do I stop scope creep when I quote a flat fee?

should I charge less to build my portfolio, or to win a long-term client?

how do I say no when family or friends want a discount?

should my rates differ for clients abroad, or by country?

how much do I set aside for tax from each fee?

how do I keep my price when others in my field undercut it?

should I ask the client for their budget first?

what should a quote include so the price is clear upfront?