I shot a model over 9 years ago that suddenly approached me after all these years, and she wants to buy back her photos and videos, primarily because she doesn't want others to see them.
My general policy is no to such requests, since I thoroughly discuss all assignments, and even ensure that models should understand that while I do what I can to protect their privacy (real name, etc), that they are signing a model release which will effectively put the images they shoot online, and hard to control circulation of. My paperwork is all in order.
Anyway, long story short. Would you sell the photos back to her, and if so, for how much?
I am considering it, but here are some of the factors I am mulling over:
? Six exclusive photo sets and six exclusive videos (full nude softcore glam, some 2 girl).
? Upfront costs were: $400 model, $200 flight, $200 room, $400 other model, $150 meals, etc. = $1,350
? Price above does not include my time as a shooter (2 days), and editor (20+ hours)
? Neither model was active for very long, so there is very little content of them online. I am sure the way memberships work on my site, that some people join because of that specific model, and especially for the extremely rare two girl photo sets and videos.
Again, my question is, given the above, would you sell the photos back to her, and if so, for how much?
Thanks for any feedback and ideas. I was kind of taken by surprise by the request.
ADG