Okay, let’s tackle this. So Doyle has a mix of technical skills from his time in the Navy and creative skills from his photography work. He’s not a software engineer or a lawyer, so we need to look at photography industry rates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, photographers in the US can earn around $40,000 per year. However, fine art photographers and commercial photographers can earn significantly more. Let’s assume Doyle’s skills are more in line with fine art photography. According to online forums and photography communities, fine art photographers can charge anywhere from $100 to $500 per hour. Considering Doyle’s experience and skills, I’d estimate his hourly rate to be around $75, on the lower end of that range.