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11/26/2004 10:39:06 PM · #1 |
I've been accepted to show my work in a Gallery display featuring new Artists next Sunday. It's only my second Gallery showing, and the first that is not open to all and sundry. I'm extremely nervouse....and have no idea how to price my work....any suggestions?
I'm not only posting my photography. My drawings and paintings will be up as well.
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11/27/2004 10:36:22 AM · #2 |
Sorry I can't help you out with your question, but thought this deserved to be bumped back up to the top.
Congrats. Did you ask the gallery what their normal range is. Probably bad asvise, but the only thing I could think of.
Good Luck. Maybe get some pictures of the opening to show us. |
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11/27/2004 11:26:06 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by atsxus:
I've been accepted to show my work in a Gallery display featuring new Artists next Sunday. It's only my second Gallery showing, and the first that is not open to all and sundry. I'm extremely nervouse....and have no idea how to price my work....any suggestions?
I'm not only posting my photography. My drawings and paintings will be up as well. |
That is a difficult question, isn̢۪t it? I did a quick google search and found a few sites that you should check out. They have a lot of good information on pricing and selling photography and art.
Dan Heller's Photography - Chapter 6: Photography Pricing
ephotozine.com
Photography Business Forum - Pricing work
Personally, I try to look around and see what others are charging for similar work, then pick a number out of the air. :) I try to go as high as I can without feeling greedy, or that I would be ripping people off if I actually sold a photo at that price. Like ‘good photography’ itself, it’s all subjective. Good luck!
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11/27/2004 12:31:42 PM · #4 |
A very good premise to start from is to label your work 'Not for Sale'. Attend the exhibit, engage in conversation with those viewing it and do not bring up the subject of pricing unless someone else does.
If my experience is any indication, I'd say you'll have a good sense of what to ask for after trying this once or twice (or more often) at different venues.
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11/28/2004 03:08:30 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by zeuszen:
A very good premise to start from is to label your work 'Not for Sale'. Attend the exhibit, engage in conversation with those viewing it and do not bring up the subject of pricing unless someone else does.
If my experience is any indication, I'd say you'll have a good sense of what to ask for after trying this once or twice (or more often) at different venues. |
thank you everyone for your advise - problem with this method for me right now is that I'll take a severe hit with my finances, if I don't put the up for sale, because I had to matte everything. Couldn't justify framing work that might not sell, but it's hard to hang photos and drawings without having them at least matted. Two of my drawings alone set me back $80.00 for the matting because they're huge - so unless I sell something...I'm in trouble. Sometimes having a showing isn't such a good thing. LOL. (When you're broke)
I'll take pictures though of the setting and my work hanging on the wall. It'll be a thrill at least, if nothing else.
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11/28/2004 03:24:21 AM · #6 |
if you're proud of your work, price it like you're proud of it. my dad who used to sell his paintings told me if i ever started selling my photography, the biggest mistake a lot of artists new to the market is to devalue their own work. This can also devalue the work of others, it's good to be competitive, but you don't want people buying your work just cuz it's cheaper than the next guys. I know i don't have numbers for ya to post, but one good idea is to maybe check out some local coffee shops, they often sell photography and paintings of local artists, with prices on them. You can ask the coffee shop about the artist as well so you can get an idea about how your experience may compare to theirs, and consider their prices when setting your own. hope this helps some. I can't wait till I can someday be selling some things, congrats on getting in exhibit!
edit* i looked at some of your photos, i like em a lot. I wouldn't put an 8X10 matted for any less than 40$-50$ to start, see how the day goes.
Message edited by author 2004-11-28 03:29:32.
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11/28/2004 01:01:38 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by atsxus:
Originally posted by zeuszen:
A very good premise to start from is to label your work 'Not for Sale'. Attend the exhibit, engage in conversation with those viewing it and do not bring up the subject of pricing unless someone else does.
If my experience is any indication, I'd say you'll have a good sense of what to ask for after trying this once or twice (or more often) at different venues. |
..problem with this method for me right now is that I'll take a severe hit with my finances...(...broke)... |
In that case, I would follow petrekka's advice, and offer to include the buyer's portrait (on cd) in the purchase price, if ambiance and conditions permit. :-)
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11/28/2004 01:20:47 PM · #8 |
I found this article by Alain Briot on luminous-landscape.com. It contains a lot of good advice about pricing and selling your work. You should check it out.
Selling Your Photographs
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