I would welcome this information on list.

Lori Garst
Registrar
Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC

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Subject:        In-house vs contract photographer

Hello,

I manage a visual resources department in a mid-size art museum (collection
= approx. 100,000 objects).  We are considering the pros and cons of hiring
a part-time in-house photographer.  We currently work with a photographer on
a contract basis for our monthly photography sessions. The goal is to
increase creation of new photography without a significant rise in cost.


Specifically, I am interested if any institution has moved from using a
contract hired photographer to hiring a photographer on staff. If you
currently have a photographer on staff, could you describe your current
resources (staff, facilities, equipment) in your department, and the amount
of new photography that is created on a monthly basis?  If you are using a
contract photographer, please let me know why you have chosen that option,
and your resources and production levels.

Any information you could give would be very much appreciated.  Please
respond off list.  Thank you!






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