ITO first I should make clear I do not run any company, I am an employee
That said I agree with much of what you say and while I don't see the office end of things I do see the issues in the field.
As far as $7000 for your backgrounds I wonder if you should provide an alternate price to the owner. One price showing the purchase of $7000 backgrounds and one without.
It strikes me that the owner of the project may not be impressed with a $7000 charge for services he already paid the designer for.
Just a thought....
Bob
