So I am looking to get into dealership photography as a side gig with my Nikon Z50 with two different lens (35mm 1.8 / 50mm 1.8) just to make some money through this winter season. I am considering about charging the dealerships in my area per vehicle, $30CAD (nearly $22 USD). That would include my time to take the photos, organize them, do some editing, fuel to get to the dealers, etc. Does this seem reasonable to do by the vehicle? Or should I just do an hourly rate at 20CAD (14.50USD)?
The reason why I thought of per vehicle is that I’m seeing some dealers not having a bunch of vehicles come in and out, with the need of better / or more photos. Of course I could work it out with the dealers I end up getting work with.
I do have another question for those that currently or have done car dealership photography, what mm lens would you recommend? I am currently looking at an 18-200 lens to buy. Or should I get an 18-24mm?
I am just guessing, but I imagine most dealerships have a department that does this already, or they just send out the newest salesman out with his iPhone to get the pics. BUT, I’m not discouraging you from asking. You never know until you ask. As for lenses, a fast aperature lens isn’t needed at all. A sharp and wide lens like a 24-70 and an even wider lens like a 14-24 for interiors would probably cover everything inside and out. Youll probably shoot at f7.1 to f11 or higher to get everything in focus too. A 360⁰ camera may add some value as well. Good luck and let us know if you get any bites.