One thing I've always struggled with is quoting for stock photography in advance of a project.
For example;
Proposals include project estimates based upon experience of solving similar business problems / briefs previously (timescale wise). However, it's only when the project has started and the concept has been developed that it may become apparent that stock photography would be the best approach for imagery.
Now we always suggest to our clients that it may be wise to budget for extras such as S.P., and give a rough idea of what this would cost, but it's always difficult giving an idea of cost until the concept has been developed. Catch-22.
How do you go about this?
Do you tend to quote to first draft stage and then quote how much it would cost to finish the project if they go with the concept?
Personally we like to let the client know up front how much something will cost to completion but it's not always that straight forward.
Any insights and experiences appreciated.
Steve
For example;
Proposals include project estimates based upon experience of solving similar business problems / briefs previously (timescale wise). However, it's only when the project has started and the concept has been developed that it may become apparent that stock photography would be the best approach for imagery.
Now we always suggest to our clients that it may be wise to budget for extras such as S.P., and give a rough idea of what this would cost, but it's always difficult giving an idea of cost until the concept has been developed. Catch-22.
How do you go about this?
Do you tend to quote to first draft stage and then quote how much it would cost to finish the project if they go with the concept?
Personally we like to let the client know up front how much something will cost to completion but it's not always that straight forward.
Any insights and experiences appreciated.
Steve