Hmmm, how much ?????

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I took one or two pictures of a bus that had hit a bridge locally.
Later that night I sent some into the news desk of a regional newspaper. Got a reply saying they would like to use 2 pics could I send high res copies.
I duly did noting that if used I wanted recognition. All was agreed and everyone happy.
Later that night I get an email from the Dep Editor saying thanks etc and wanting my address as they would like to pay me for the pics.
Good stuff methinks and quite chuffed!
This morning I get a letter from their accounts dept asking for my bank details etc, as they pay bank transfer only, and a requesting an invoice for the pics used.
As no price was mentioned and like any other amateur I was happy to get my pics in the paper, so the big question is, how much do I ask?

One was on front page in colour and one B/W later in the paper.

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Wow, that's amazing. Congratulations. I've no idea on pricing, so no useful info from me, but well done! :thumbs:

Edit: I'd say charge as much as you're comfortable with charging.
 
I'm looking forward to the answer to this one. I had some pics used in a paper once but didn't get the offer of any dosh.
 
Well done I would be well pleased. I would be happy with anything, ask them what the going rate for the pics would be. John
 
Agree, phone them for a price first don't ask in writing in case you want to make any changes. Nice result!!!
 
A local rag offering to pay for some shots? If you'd posted this morning I would have suspected it was another April Fool ;)

Congrats on getting the shots and getting them sold, price will depend on size, etc. but ballpark would be about £80 for a half page although it does depend - some papers will react with horror at anything over £15 :eek:
 
thanks guys
 
It would be great if there was a UK version of fotoquote...
 
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