NUJ Freelance Fees Guide photography day rates, Jan 2006 draft
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should start at around £400 per dayDocumentNUJ Freelance Fees Guide photography day rates, Jan 2006 draft · Recommended minimums StatusReplaced or expired · 8 Jan 2006
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No photographer should work for less than £250 per dayDocumentNUJ Freelance Fees Guide photography day rates, Jan 2006 draft · Recommended minimums StatusReplaced or expired · 8 Jan 2006
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