I’m taking on listing photography work around Bangkok. I normally begin with a short review of the property and timing, then provide a written scope covering the agreed deliverables, schedule and exclusions. If you’re comparing approaches, post a general property description and preferred timing without sharing private details. Fees, credentials, professional insurance and any potential conflicts should all be confirmed before instruction.
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Taking on listing photography work around Bangkok
- Thread starter bo_wade
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It would help to know what you address in the written scope. Does it specify the number and format of delivered images, editing, usage, response time and any extra charges? Those details can make two apparently similar photography quotes quite different.
I’d also ask what is excluded rather than concentrating only on the final image count. Staging, moving furniture, floor plans, video and difficult access can easily be assumed by one side but not the other. The intended use of the photographs should be written down too, especially if more than one agent or platform may use them.
Good points. The scope should state the agreed deliverables and formats, timing, fee structure and exclusions rather than leaving those to assumption. Requirements vary by property, so I wouldn’t promise a standard image count or extras without first understanding the space and intended use. Access arrangements and any requests beyond still photography also need to be raised before the booking is agreed.
How early should someone make contact if the listing date is fixed? Even if you cannot promise a universal turnaround, it would be useful for an owner or agent to know what information you need in the first message to give a realistic response.
A practical first message could include the Bangkok area, property type, approximate size or number of rooms, access constraints, intended listing date and required deliverables. I wouldn’t insist on a fixed package; a tailored quote is reasonable. But the final instruction should still record the total fee or charging basis, delivery timing, cancellation or rescheduling treatment, exclusions, usage expectations, credentials, insurance and any conflict disclosed.