My mentor insisted I charge more for color corrections, and it changed my client base.

She told me last year to raise my correction rate from $150 to at least $250, saying it would filter out the clients who just wanted a quick fix. I was nervous, but after six months, I'm only booking clients who truly value the time and skill involved. Has anyone else adjusted their pricing structure and seen a shift in the type of work you attract?

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tarab5411d ago

Yeah, @jesse84 is onto something. The clients paying more don't just want a filter slapped on, they want the whole photo story fixed. You end up doing deeper work because they actually care about the details. It's less about the price jump and more about attracting people who get it.

jesse8411d ago

So you said it filters out clients who just want a quick fix. That's the key part, right? I'm curious if the actual work you do changed too. Are you spending more time on each project now, or are you just doing the same level of correction for a higher price? I wonder if the better clients also come with more detailed, challenging requests.