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How Much Should You Charge for Aerial Videography/Photography?

July 8, 2015Josh MorganVideo6 comments

So you want to become an aerial videographer? You have come to right place! I get a lot of emails asking me how much I charge for aerial video. In order to charge your clients properly, you must first take a look at how much you spent on your set up. Let’s say you spent $3,000 on a new rig for aerial video. How much are you supposed to charge? First, lets cover if you are going to be working hourly. The BASIC rate for a videographer is $50 an hour. But this is only for basic videographers. You’re not basic are you? I thought not. You want to stand out of the crowd. Well, here is the thing. If you are going to be charging more, you have to be better than BASIC. Aerial video is far beyond basic, BUT you have to be good at it. Practice makes perfect, if your drone came equipped with a flight simulator, you MUST train with it as much as you can until you are extremely fluid with your movements!

Let’s say you are scheduled to shoot a wedding, and your client wants a few aerial shots of the wedding. Since sending your investment up in the air is a pretty big risk, I would suggest charging 10% of your cost on the rig. So $3,000 would turn into $300. You will have to make your client understand that the price is set for that much because of the amount of risk and skill to operate the aircraft. Even though they might say that $300 is too much, if you explain the reason for that price, they will most likely agree to pay for it. Aerial video adds so much production value and can make a video stand out so much. CLIENTS ARE WILLING TO PAY FOR THAT!!!!

So how much should you charge for a gig that can require a whole day on an hourly rate? Stay tuned for that blog post, it’s coming. Until then, fly safely!

Tags: aerial, charge, dji, drone, inspire, videography

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6 comments. Leave new

Eamonn
July 11, 2015 3:29 am

Ive been asked to shoot a few holes at my golf club. Its going on their website. Im finding it very hard to shoot a hole in one take. Any tips?

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Josh Morgan
July 13, 2015 11:19 am

The only way is to practice! And to NEVER rush the shot! I will eventually release a tutorial video on the aerial videography on how to capture beautiful imaging!

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Eamonn
July 13, 2015 11:29 pm

Its hard on the 500 yard plus holes but I can maybe try the short par threes. Theres 4 par threes. Thats a start I suppose. It sure ain’t easy doing a hole in one take 🙁 thanks forth advice. Love your videos. Very helpful

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Hails
August 8, 2015 12:24 pm

Have you considered doing it backwards (from the hole to the tee) and then reversing the footage for the final output?

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Liz White
August 31, 2016 11:07 am

A short, to the point article that pretty much sums it up. This could be useful for many people starting up. Thanks for posting!

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June 21, 2017 6:26 am

It’s something! I really like the idea of photography and video shooting from the air

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Josh Morgan is the founder and creator of Momentum Productions. Ever since the creation of the company, his goal has been to achieve beautiful and cinematic videography, capturing moments that will live forever. He has been working in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. Beginning as an actor, Josh found his passion as a cinematographer and began his journey. He has worked with many celebrity clients ranging from Bravo’s Patti Stanger, fitness model Paige Hathaway, celebrity dating coach David Wygant, and more! Capture your next memory with Momentum Productions! “Capture the Present, For the Future.” -Josh Morgan
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