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03/24/2012 09:25:58 PM · #1 |
I've sort of got an opportunity to sell prints of my work. I'm putting together a portfolio of all the prints I would consider 'selling quality'. The company is one I work for part-time teaching English. Since moving into a new office space, they have nothing up on any of their walls, it's very plain. I asked about whether they would consider buying any of my work and they said yes. I'm just not sure how much to charge. They had no idea I was into photography and when I showed them some of my work they were impressed.
At this point I'm just looking to get enough to cover the cost of prints and frames plus a little extra to throw towards some new gear. However, I'm not 100 percent sure how to approach this financially...since this is the first time I've ever gone in offering my work instead of someone coming to me. It's an opportunity to sell more (To those who come into the business and see the work).
What would you sell a single print for? What about multiple prints?
I know it's a tough question, so maybe more of a 'what would you do in my situation' as a person who doesn't yet make a living off of photography (Only just a little here and there through Photographers Direct) do? |
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03/24/2012 10:06:58 PM · #2 |
well i haven't sell and earn a single cents in my hobby.. it sounds good oppurtunity for you.. for those who will come in businesss and see your work and might be future business also...
my advice is make it hang on thier wall first with the price that you're satisfied.. |
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03/24/2012 10:10:31 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by heavyj:
At this point I'm just looking to get enough to cover the cost of prints and frames plus a little extra to throw towards some new gear. However, I'm not 100 percent sure how to approach this financially... |
The most common advice I've been given is to not undervalue your work. I'm in the process of going through my gallery of for-sale images here (DPC Prints) and raising the prices, sometimes to double or triple (or more) from the previous.
That said, if you are selling to an institution to fill a commercial space, I think you can give a significant "quantity discount" to them, especially if you're having the photos printed commercially.
A lot depends on the print size and the quantity, but I'd start at a minimum of three times the cost of the print, and then mark up the framing maybe 10-20% if you are going to take care of it for them.
Congratulations -- I hope you work out something you are both happy with!
Message edited by author 2012-03-24 22:13:09. |
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03/24/2012 11:50:06 PM · #4 |
great opportunity! nothing like being in a place and seeing your stuff up on the walls.
check out this thread for some ideas.
echoing paul, don't undervalue your work. if you want a comparison, call around to a few interior decorating firms and ask them for basement prices on basic wall art or stop in an art supply shop that does framing and check out the prices on their already-framed stock art. your prices should be higher than the cheap stuff...
good luck! |
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