so how long does it take... - DPChallenge Forums

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

06/19/2005 10:58:16 AM · #1

to build up feedback here, to even think about selling pictures etc? :)

as a noobie here im interested to know ;)

coolhar

06/19/2005 12:09:59 PM · #2

You can start selling prints as soon a you become a member. No need to build up feedback. But don't expect many sales no matter how good your shots may be. Keep in mind that the majority of the users here are photographers themselves and tend to be print sellers much more than print buyers. If you generate traffic by linking to your DPCPrints storefront from other sites you will do better. And you can pick up some refferal money if the the people you bring to the DPCPrints buy other people's prints. Reading all the FAQ pages is a good place to start, if you haven't already done that.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

06/19/2005 12:26:52 PM · #3

so its a waste of time trying it at dpcprints? and better finding another website? (for selling that is)

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

06/19/2005 12:34:46 PM · #4

Since your a member you should go ahead and upload your prints. Even if you don't sale that much it will be in addition to what you may sell elsewhere.

Message edited by author 2005-06-21 08:07:28.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/19/2005 01:03:19 PM · #5

Originally posted by dr3amz:

so its a waste of time trying it at dpcprints? and better finding another website? (for selling that is)

It is fine to use as a storefront. The trick, as stated before, is to drive traffic to your gallery -- DPC Prints does not generate significant traffic on its own. If you use your own referral link:

//dr3amz.dpcprints.com

you will get a 25% commission on ALL sales generated by that visit, in addition to the 50% you get on sales of your own photos.

In addition to directing people to your gallery, careful keywording of your photos will maximize the chances of people who might want an image like yours finding it.

Message edited by author 2005-06-19 13:04:24.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/19/2005 01:26:50 PM · #6

ok i just wanted to know how successful people were at selling here :)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

06/19/2005 02:05:04 PM · #7

Originally posted by dr3amz:

ok i just wanted to know how successful people were at selling here :)

It ranges from none to (a guess) dozens sold. I think most people here are more successful at photography than at marketing. But it only takes a few minutes to upload print images, and a couple of minutes later to set the prices, so why not? Everything from that point on is all sales and no work.

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

06/21/2005 07:39:42 AM · #8

well i guess some sales must be made in order to help fund the space given for hi-res uploads... either that or they're selling your images elsewhere for a profit! :)

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

06/21/2005 08:06:43 AM · #9

I wouldn't recommend DPC Prints as your only avenue for selling your work but, if you're already a paid member of DPChallenge, it costs nothing to load prints for sale here and also offer them elsewhere.

I have sold 31 prints (not counting the 100+ sales made as part of the charity project I ran - see my profile) so I don't consider it to be a major income stream but... it's enough to be able to buy my own prints cheaply plus those of others.

As has been said, DPCP generates VERY little traffic on it's own - there's little or no marketing to speak of. People find it randomly on google or are referred by links placed in various places by sellers.

06/21/2005 08:46:12 AM · #10

Originally posted by Kavey:

What other places are out there that you would recommend? Not the stock sites.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/21/2005 10:41:41 AM · #11

bump

CreativeFlyPhoto

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

06/21/2005 10:49:56 AM · #12

i used craigslist.org and put an ad out for my prints - it's free... i'm also part of a Disney fan site that also generates traffic ... i've sold about a dozen ... i just need to advertise more

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/21/2005 12:12:31 PM · #13

Originally posted by rex:

Originally posted by Kavey:
I wouldn't recommend DPC Prints as your only avenue for selling your work but, if you're already a paid member of DPChallenge, it costs nothing to load prints for sale here and also offer them elsewhere.

What other places are out there that you would recommend? Not the stock sites.

I think smugmug.com also has a gallery sales section; you may have to sign up for a premium account. DeviantArt.com also has sales by the photographer available, for what used to be a $25 one-time set-up fee.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/21/2005 12:15:49 PM · #14

Thanks Paul. Smugmug does have one but I would have to upgrade my account and that would cost roughly around $100 year. Not sure I can make enough in print sales to cover that.

CreativeFlyPhoto

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

06/21/2005 12:53:17 PM · #15

you could also try deviantart.com ... but i've heard mixed emotions for over there

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/21/2005 01:34:24 PM · #16

I have a free DeviantArt account and have chacked it cost $24.95/lifetime. Cheap but I was looking to see if I could spread the love for free. I will search further into the deviantart thing and will probably sign up. Also got the craigslist. Had forgotten about those.

CreativeFlyPhoto

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

06/21/2005 05:14:08 PM · #17

also ... for the longest time Yahoo Domains had a special for $4.95/yr .. which included web forwarding ... i got one //www.creativeflyphoto.com .... much easier to explain than the dpcprints url ... i make vinyl decals and i have the site on my car window

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

06/21/2005 05:20:46 PM · #18

DSone a google search on "Selling Photos" and this is what I got.

I still need to read them though.

//www.fotopic.net/gallery/premium/printshop.php

//www.timeexposure.com/sellingphotosonline.mgi

coolhar

06/22/2005 08:54:21 AM · #19

Does anyone here sell prints thru DeviantArt? Is there any more print buyer traffic there than here?