InOverMyHead
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I've been a hobbyist for a few years and recently decided to up my game and start a business selling my prints online. My website is up and running (but not mobile friendly; you can see my photos but it's all jumbled up). I want to start submitting my photos to juried art shows and galleries for exposure but I'm a total NOOB and have tons of questions. I humbly appreciate ALL feedback! Thank you!
1) One of my biggest hurdles is mental. I'm still very self conscious about my work. The only feedback I've ever received is from family and friends. This is probably tacky but do you think I have enough good photos to submit for a juried show or gallery? Some of the photos on my website are sub-par but I needed a few place holders: www.AffordableWallDrama.com
2) On my site my prints start at $15 for a 5 x 7 but gallery and art show prices are significantly higher. I want to be competitive in both arenas. I don't want to sell an 8 x 10 at a show for $50 and have that person see it on my website for only $20. That's some expensive matting! How do I tackle this?
3) Speaking of matting: I don't want to display many framed prints at a show because they are bulky and have a higher cost for me so what type of matting is best for shows/galleries and what is the typical price range? I generally buy matting at Michael's but I assume I'll need higher quality.
4) I looked at a few different art shows in my area but none of the websites list the entry fees. What are typical entry fees?
5) When buying a tent, should I stick to white? I was thinking of getting black but do shows ever require a certain color tent for a uniform look?
6) Pertaining to shows/galleries, do you have any tips? I'm sure there are things that I don't even realize I need or should do!
7) Eventually, I would like to sell other photographers work on my site as well as my own. How does that typically work? Should I purchase their photographs outright and keep all the profit or could I list them for a percentage of the profit? If so, what is a typical/fair profit division? Is it typical/fair to ask that they sell that piece only through my business?
That's all I can think of right now. Thanks in advance!
1) One of my biggest hurdles is mental. I'm still very self conscious about my work. The only feedback I've ever received is from family and friends. This is probably tacky but do you think I have enough good photos to submit for a juried show or gallery? Some of the photos on my website are sub-par but I needed a few place holders: www.AffordableWallDrama.com
2) On my site my prints start at $15 for a 5 x 7 but gallery and art show prices are significantly higher. I want to be competitive in both arenas. I don't want to sell an 8 x 10 at a show for $50 and have that person see it on my website for only $20. That's some expensive matting! How do I tackle this?
3) Speaking of matting: I don't want to display many framed prints at a show because they are bulky and have a higher cost for me so what type of matting is best for shows/galleries and what is the typical price range? I generally buy matting at Michael's but I assume I'll need higher quality.
4) I looked at a few different art shows in my area but none of the websites list the entry fees. What are typical entry fees?
5) When buying a tent, should I stick to white? I was thinking of getting black but do shows ever require a certain color tent for a uniform look?
6) Pertaining to shows/galleries, do you have any tips? I'm sure there are things that I don't even realize I need or should do!
7) Eventually, I would like to sell other photographers work on my site as well as my own. How does that typically work? Should I purchase their photographs outright and keep all the profit or could I list them for a percentage of the profit? If so, what is a typical/fair profit division? Is it typical/fair to ask that they sell that piece only through my business?
That's all I can think of right now. Thanks in advance!
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