[Jeff Wolfram]

First I apologize as I don’t want high jack your thread but I’m in a similar situation and maybe if I ask my question we can build on ideas. (if you feel I’m highjacking let me know, no problems)

I have a long time client who has just asked me to come up with an agreement / contract for a multiple shoots throughout the year and wants a discount on each assignment. Normally a red flag (but have years of history with this client and I feel they want to show a win in a meeting)

My question is how to actually write up a contract/proposal that outlines this retainer agreement and specifies the discount without the details of the first shoot being discussed? I want to specify that all ten shoots need to take place in 2018 and somehow eloquently state if all ten aren’t assigned/shot then the discount fee needs to be reimbursed? While my first thought was to give a major discount on the tenth project – I feel they need to show the win now to move forward. The discount is not very much and showing this client I’m flexible, as they’ve been loyal to me, means more for me.

I’ve search through google and feel the retainer example contracts I’ve found don’t work well for photo/video projects. Work for hire, client has option for early termination, etc..

I can’t see writing up a proposal for all ten projects at this time because scope and expenses are going to fluctuate.
Any ideas or examples how to word a discount agreement for multiple shoots in a single year? Contract writing skills are not my forte. ????

thanks,

jeff

[Jeff Wolfram]

Hi Ty, thank you for your response. I had used the card and recorder the day before and because the card is 32GB I did not reformat erasing any of the previous files. I only ever reformat cards in the devise never from the computer. Do you think the problem is the difference between exFAT verses FAT-32?

It does seem like a card issue because I can recreate the problem with that specific card where I can’t recreate the message(yet) with another card (smaller in size) I have been a bit hesitant to reformat the card for the moment because I had important files on it (yes they have been backed up – just paranoia on my part)

thanks again for any insights.

jeff

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Architectural & Interior Photographer

[Jeff Wolfram]

“…or if the recorder it self needs attention.”

by that I mean if I had something set wrong that could put a time limit on the recording. However the message never seemed to come up at a consistent time duration. And I’ve gone forward and back through the menus looking

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Architectural & Interior Photographer

[Jeff Wolfram]

Hi Richard thank you for your response. Yes I am an audio amateur so let me clarify your statement. You are commenting about the distant the mic (shotgun) is in relation to the subject and not using a long (25’+) xlr cable being powered by only 4AA?

I know the Tascam I have now eats through batteries with the NTG-3 whereas a mic such as the NTG-2 (powered by a battery AA) seems to allow for better recorder life.

Again I truly appreciate your response.

thanks,

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Architectural & Interior Photographer