Photo Assignment Rates
(Rates current as of 01 Sept. 2021)

Events: (military ceremonies/graduations, corporate, or charity events ONLY): $250 per event for up to 4-hours, additional hours billed $75 per hour. (Includes image editing/retouching time). Images provided via download link or CD/DVD with a Letter of Copyright release for use in making prints at recommended print vendors (ask for details). (Ask about the military discount at the time of booking

Editorial: $750 day-rate (8-hour day), less than 8 hours are pro-rated. Rate includes editing time and full image captions. Hi-resolution images (300 PPI/DPI, 14” on the longest side) will be FTP’ed the same day or sent with a link to download the hi-res gallery from my website. This price does not include mileage outside of a 50-mile radius from the home office. The mileage rate is .58 cents per mile, round-trip. Editorial invoices are billed and due within 30 days of assignment. Late charges begin on day 31 at 5% of the amount due per day.

Youth Sports: $250 per game up to 4-hours, additional hours billed $75 per hour (Includes image editing/retouching time). Images provided via download link or CD/DVD with a Letter of Copyright release for use in making prints at recommended print vendors (ask for details).

Portraits and Creative Sessions: (Ask about the military discount at the time of booking

Corporate and Model Headshots:
  $150 per hour ($50 each additional hour). ****Does not include editing/retouching time, see rate below. Images provided via download link or CD/DVD with a Letter of Copyright release for use in making prints at recommended print vendors (ask for details).

Individuals:
  One (1) person........... $250 for the first hour* ($75 each additional hour). 
****Does not include editing/retouching time, see rate below. Images provided via download link or CD/DVD with a Letter of Copyright release for use in making prints at recommended print vendors (ask for details).

Groups:
  Up to four (4) people........... $300 for the first hour* ($15 each additional person and $75 each additional hour)
. ****Does not include editing/retouching time, see rate below. Images provided via download link or CD/DVD with a Letter of Copyright release for use in making prints at recommended print vendors (ask for details).

**Editing/Retouching:...........$50 per hour.
 The actual editing time is listed on the itemized final invoice.

• Deposits:  A deposit of 50% of the base rates listed above is required for all sessions/events EXCEPT Editorial assignments.
• Payment:  Timothy Hale Photography accepts payments via credit/debit cards, PayPal, cash, money orders, or personal check. All of the following major credit cards: VISA, MASTER CARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS are accepted. Personal checks must clear before the order is processed, so please allow for 3-4 weeks if paying by personal check.
• Scheduling:  Please provide at least 4-6 weeks’ notice before booking any scheduled session/event. Contact us via email at [email protected] to book any of the above-listed sessions/events.
• Cancellations - Events, Youth Sports, and Location Portraits Creative Sessions:  All cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance of your scheduled session/event. Deposits are forfeited for cancellations made within the 48 hours or less timeframe from your scheduled session. Clients will be given two rescheduling opportunities with a $100 rescheduling fee due immediately to reserve their new date. Cancellations due to inclement weather, other acts of nature, or acts of God will not count against you.

Final Thoughts:  We are an independent photojournalism service, and we strive our best to work with all clients professionally. These rates and policies are in place to ensure equitable treatment and fully understand that each client has their own unique needs for finished products. Please also note these rates and fees listed above are non-negotiable.

Thank you for your time and interest in Timothy Hale Photography. - TLH