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What is a reasonable price to charge for makeup?
I'm new at being a makeup artist, I was mostly doing it for friends and to build a portfolio so it was free, but recently I've begun to work with photographers and other models and I don't really know what a reasonable price would be. Any sugestions? Nov 22 06 09:40 pm Link I know I am not a stylist, but here is my opinion: I really don't think you should be charging until you have more than one model in your portfolio. The work you have is really quite good, though...so building up your book should be easy for you. Good luck! Nov 22 06 09:50 pm Link message me if you'd like and I'll let you know what I've paid before and some of the rates i've been quoted. I'll give you a ballpark idea Nov 22 06 10:23 pm Link SickShooter wrote: Ridiculous! Nov 22 06 11:59 pm Link I wasn't saying it the way you took it. I was merely pointing out that the emphasis should be on building, growing, doing better. $ comes after...take what is offered, don't short yourself, but to charge as much as more experienced artists would be presumptious and a bit unfair. Nov 23 06 12:26 am Link I agree that I should focus on building my portfolio, which is actually why I don't know how much I should charge. My main concern for the moment is maintaining my supply of makeup, hair product and the gas it costs to travel to locations. By no means would I think to charge more than my experience is worth at the moment, but supplies aren't cheap so I just want to be able to replace what I use at least for the moment. Nov 24 06 12:50 am Link start with a kit fee.....50.00 or so..then a flat rate by the look...per model...... 20-25 dollars a look with get you in the ball park Nov 24 06 12:56 am Link By the way your avatar......reminds me of a very young Katherin-Zeta Jones. good work Nov 24 06 12:59 am Link You'll have a hard time getting paid jobs with a null portfolio. After all that is your resume. I suggest try and trade services with photographers first. they can help you build a folio, and you can help them with makeup. You can trade your kit fee in exchange for a bulb / studio fee. Nov 24 06 01:07 am Link If you are good then what ever you charge is reasonable. I do not ask a MUA how much they charge, they tell me, but I dont ask, If I like their work I ask if they are available, the cost is not important. A good MUA can make a shoot work, a bad one can ruin the images. Nov 24 06 01:08 am Link Mercy Studio wrote: Building a portfolio IS what I'm trying to do, I will have more pictures soon and comments will be welcome wether good or bad. It's just that the photographer I'm working with asked me how much I charged and I didn't have a clue as to what I SHOULD charge once I get going. For the moment I am content with trading my work for headshots and a couple of prints. Also keep in mind that I also do the hair for the shoots. Nov 24 06 02:08 pm Link ...also I do invest in educating myself as far as makeup and hair goes and as a hairstylist I do KNOW that knowledge and ability counts for a LOT when setting prices. Nov 24 06 02:14 pm Link norcal-images wrote: This is the only answer that remotely answers the question with a $ amount rather than critiquing the portfolio. I was also interested in hearing what MUA's charge across the country. Thanks. Nov 24 06 02:17 pm Link dupe Nov 24 06 02:18 pm Link This has been discussed so many times before. Here are a number of threads to read about it! The FAQ thread at the top of this forum covers so much more. Its packed full of useful information! What Should I Charge? Rates for wedding makeup https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=67597 MAU rates https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=67658 what to charge when traveling with a model https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=64316 When just starting out how much should you charge? https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=53728 How you charge https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=44411 Artist Rates around the country: https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=61902 need some advice about dayrates https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=81051 Nov 24 06 02:42 pm Link email professionals and ask them. Professionals that do the same kind of work you are going to be doing in the same area you will be doing it in because rates very from coast to coast and also from commercial work to editorial etc and another price for model portfolio work.... It also veries depending on how in demand you are...if your portfolio (and I didnt look at yours) isnt up to the local standards you can charge anything you like and probably wont get it anyway.... the caliber of your portfolio will determine what kind of people will hire you and what kinds of jobs you will be hired to do... If you want great clients and top dollar they need to see that caliber of work in your book. so email a pro and give them the job details. Kit fees are not something a photographer will understand...this is done in TV, Video and film. Per model fees and per look fees are usually charged by a real beginner and it's a big mistake in my opinion. Nov 24 06 03:01 pm Link SickShooter wrote: My first job was one of my best paying jobs. Ya know, before I had a book. Everyone was happy, I got a family to feed. I say get your money. Nov 27 06 09:00 am Link |
