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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tarab543mo 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.

willow7322mo ago

Call me crazy but I've noticed this pattern in other things too. Like when I used to sell handmade stuff on Etsy, the people who paid more were way more appreciative and actually understood the work involved. @jesse84 is spot on about it filtering out the tire kickers who want everything for nothing. The cheap customers always had the biggest complaints and weirdest requests, while the higher paying ones just let me do my thing.

jesse843mo 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.