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[@mountburns4024]

With regard to rush fees. I've always followed the practice of an audio/visual production company I worked for long ago. That is to charge a graduated percentage based on how much of a rush. ie - 48 hours = 100%, 72 hours = 65%, 96 hours = 50%, et al. That was an accepted practice by corporations as well as ad agencies. Those percentages included production time as well as materials.

[@jigglypuff4ever]

Thank you for this info! You have the most helpful and comprehensive food photo videos of all time!!!!❤

[@rinusworldzm]

This is extremely vital information. Thank you so much for sharing it. I'm definitely going to watch it again, a few more times.

[@TheBiteShot]

You're so welcome!

[@maryjaras7806]

Amazing!!! This is so helpful! One thought on the LLC - I'd suggested researching it before creating it. In California we have the pleasure of paying $800 just to have a company in this state - you pay this fee even if you make $0.

[@maryjaras7806]

That's $800 a year - every year in California.

[@BooTangClan]

A “rush” premium could be a % of the bid price. That might be, say 15% upcharge.

[@TheBiteShot]

Oooh, great strategy! Makes sense.

[@sylwiavaclavekphotography]

...Stop ignoring your gut, you have it for a reason... 🤣😂😅 OMG Joanie, you get me laughing each time I listen to you! Thanks so much for this video. As always packed full of great and useful info!

[@svaracena]

This was super helpful! 🙌🏻 PS. I’m the one who asked the last question. 🙈 Thank you for answering it!

[@FCPK]

Very informative video 📸

[@TheBiteShot]

Glad you think so!

[@blinkchyld]

I have an unrelated question: I’m not a good cook. I mean: I’m not bad, but I know nothing anything about styling. I’ve been a pragmatic cook my whole life. Do you think it’s still feasible to pursue this route and become a food photographer? How long does it take to learn to cook pretty food?

[@thedairy-freemenu9168]

Should food photographers who are selling only to food bloggers have a licensing agreement? These contracts will look pretty different, right?

[@mrs.barnes3468]

do you have a minimum project amount that you work for? When asked for 2 or 3 photos how do you make it worth your while?

[@TheBiteShot]

I don't have a set minimum. Would depend on the job, but generally I don't take jobs that won't fill at least a full day of work.