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How to Sell My Photos As Fine Art Prints? I want to sell my photos as art that people could buy and display in their homes. How would I go about advertising or setting up in a business? Thanks.
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Colleen Farrell |
Hi Megan, That's a big subject. Do you have a portfolio of photographs that you know you'd like to sell? How do you want to sell your photos? Framed? Prints only? Prints with mats? What kind of photography do you specialize in? These are some questions to ask yourself. You can try to sell photos at art fairs, local art exhibits (your town's arts council, if there is one), county fairs, etc. You could approach cafes or coffee shops--or hair salons!--if there are places like this in your town that display art for sale. You can buy "Photographer's Market" which includes lots of sources for sales and tips, too. Google on "selling photography" ... join a local camera club ... network with local artists and photographers to get your name out there and get ideas on the business side of art. Have some inexpensive business cards made to hand out and let people know you have art for sale. Is your photography artistic? Landscape photography is probably the easiest to sell. I'm not a pro or anything, but hopefully this will give you some ideas! :)
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John Rhodes |
Megan, I looked at your galleries on your Deluxe BetterPhoto site. Your images are excellent, and your understanding of light and composition is right on. You seem to have specialized in still life and florals, so stick with what you love to shoot. Here's my advice on your question: Join a local art association or guild. Make sure the organization isn't a gathering for crafters, but a true arts organization. Walk into galleries and talk to the operator before asking if they would give you a few moments to look at your portfolio. Keep it to a collection of your best dozen or so shots - actual matted prints. I recommend you use quality, archival matting, backing materials and methods in mounting your work. Participate in the "big" art festivals from your art association (once you are a member). Don't expect to set the world on fire. It takes time to establish your reputation in the art community. I just finished a 3-day festival today and sold a few pieces. But the best outcome was a winning piece in the juried competition and the Platinum Purchase award from the hosts for the juried piece. Good luck, John
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Mary E. Heinz |
yes, juried competition/ Art Guild, and look up AmericanFrame.com www.americanframe.com
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