Where to sell your work

[D90]

I'm pretty good with photoshop, used it for 5+ years now. All the pictures I have are all color managed and edited to optimism and are gallery ready (except for the ones that are still only files, would have to print them).

And how should pricing work? I have never sold any of my work before, I wouldn't want to under charge nor over charge. I know it's difficult to say because they're are many factors that influence the price of a picture, but is there a genarl-ish range for 12" - 18" high quality prints? Should I sell them framed or unframed?

[Evn1ngStar]

[QUOTE Should I sell them framed or unframed?[/QUOTE]

Looking at it from a buyer's angle, I'd much rather buy an unframed print, that way I could choose a frame that would fit in with my decor.

You might just consider matting them, or mounting on a core board, it would be much less expense for you and would also make it easier to move from art show to art show, or fair, or gallery.

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

Well you should decide whether youre just going to sell art prints (limited runs of particular images you currently have or take on your own time) or if youre going to do packages as a service for others.

Basically are you going for product or service?

Why not do both?

I think anyone who is serious about making a living a photography these days has got to do a little bit of everything. Shoot portraits and weddings for most of your business, but suplement that with fine art and stock photography.

Marketting yourself is kind of tough, but you can do it in creative ways. For fine art, try finding some charity function that is having an auction and donate one of your best prints. Participating in local artist functions is a great way to get noticed too. Getting a booth at a local art fair or farmer's market is a great way to get noticed as well. Basically, you just need to get people to see your work any way possible.

[marvelaugusts]

The above proves absolutely correct to increase your sales in this field. One should follow this in order to get good sales in this field of photography and fine-arts.

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by Photoboothguy

Why not do both?

I think anyone who is serious about making a living a photography these days has got to do a little bit of everything. Shoot portraits and weddings for most of your business, but suplement that with fine art and stock photography.

The problem with that is starting out. The OP is beginning their career: just as I wouldnt recommend someone starting out in motorsport to go to Formula 1, Nascar and the like, I wont recommend someone starting out on the photo biz to jump into weddings, art prints and events coverage all at once

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

The problem with that is starting out. The OP is beginning their career: just as I wouldnt recommend someone starting out in motorsport to go to Formula 1, Nascar and the like, I wont recommend someone starting out on the photo biz to jump into weddings, art prints and events coverage all at once

Apples and oranges.

I have a lot of wedding photos on the stock photography sites. Photos of neck-ties, shoes, candles...all sorts of crap. Lots of event photography can be used for stock photography, as long as it's low ISO and fits the stock photography criteria (no recognizable people, logos, etc.). It takes only a few minutes per photo to throw up on a stock photography site. You won't make it rich doing that, but a couple dollars per day isn't too bad. And it can all be done in your spare time (like when you're not actively shooting).

I'm actually going to local art shop tonight for a portrait shoot and to drop of some of my fine art shots. I'll be promoting both at the same time

There's no reason why you can't diversify...in fact, I'd strongly recommend it. Diversifying helps stabilize and increase your income.

[OsmosisStudios]

Who said anything about Stock? I (and the OP) discussed Art Prints. As you said: apples and oranges.

Regardless: diversification comes later. Almost always. Walk before you run.

[D90]

Well thanks for all the tips and advice guys! Appreciate it.