Selling Prints? - DPChallenge Forums

03/09/2004 11:08:50 AM · #1

I am new to all of this and was wondering where some good places are to sell prints? (framed and not framed)

jxpfeer

Nikon D70

03/09/2004 01:10:01 PM · #2

right here... check out dpcprints.com, the sister-site to dpchallenge.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

03/09/2004 01:14:07 PM · #3

I saw that but I didn't see any feedback from people about if they like it or not. However, it does seem to have a lot of images on there.

How has your images done on it?

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

03/09/2004 01:19:35 PM · #4

Originally posted by eostyles:

I am new to all of this and was wondering where some good places are to sell prints? (framed and not framed)

DPCPrints of course, but you might also try restaurants, dentist and doctor offices, and other businesses in your area. I used to do this with my paintings. Frame and mat them nicely, then place a small price tag in the lower corner of the frame. If the work is good and the prices fair, people will buy them.

03/09/2004 01:22:28 PM · #5

Door to door sales is a tough business. Hope you are hungry.

Message edited by author 2004-03-09 13:23:18.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

03/09/2004 01:38:29 PM · #6

What is a good quality to get the photos printed at? I currently print from a "MAC" to a "Canon i560" onto "Canon Pro Plus Paper" which looks great but I wasn't sure if there an "industry" standard as far as selling prints...

Basically wondering what people look for when purchasing a print.

kosmikkreeper

Nikon D300s

03/09/2004 02:58:29 PM · #7

Photography is art therefore as subjective as it's pricing scale.

What do you think your photos are worth??? ;-)

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

03/09/2004 02:59:50 PM · #8

Originally posted by kosmikkreeper:

Photography is art therefore as subjective as it's pricing scale.

What do you think your photos are worth??? ;-)

My photos are worth the maximum price someone will pay for them.

kosmikkreeper

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

03/09/2004 03:02:39 PM · #9

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Originally posted by kosmikkreeper:
Photography is art therefore as subjective as it's pricing scale.

What do you think your photos are worth??? ;-)

My photos are worth the maximum price someone will pay for them.

And how do you determine that John? EBAY? :-)

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

03/09/2004 03:03:16 PM · #10

It's not something i can determine.

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

03/09/2004 03:14:39 PM · #11

OK. I was going to try to sell the images over the net, thats why I just want to make sure of the quality the prints made from my printer (not the actual photo taken) are good enough that the customer wouldn't be upset.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

03/09/2004 03:16:01 PM · #12

Some of my prints are worthless because no one would buy them. Some of my prints are worth $5. Some are worth $10. Some are worth $100. Some are worth $200.

All these prints may be worth more or less at some point.

A photographer can put a price on a print. The buyer determines the worth.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

03/09/2004 03:31:48 PM · #13

Originally posted by eostyles:

Basically wondering what people look for when purchasing a print.

A basic list. Not everyone buying a picture considers all of these things, but some consider at least some of these

1/ do I like it
2/ is the photographer's work worth a lot of money so that I can sell this for a lot later
3/ Does it match my couch/ curtains/ carpet
4/ will it last longer than 6 months before it fades
5/ will my mum like it
6/ will it be signed
7/ is it going to be part of a limited edtion/ is it rare
8/ will people I know think I'm cool for owning it
9/ can I afford it
10/ is it worth the price

Things normally not considered by mere mortals (but often obsessed about by photographers)

1/ What camera was it shot with
2/ How good quality was the lens that was used
3/ how many lines/mm was the printer capable of resolving
4/ How many inks did the printer have
5/ Was it digital or film
6/ is the hyperfocal distance set perfectly
7/ is the horizon perfectly flat
8/ was the drule of thirds applied as defined in the text books
9/ Which filters were used
10/ has there been any non-obvious digital editing

Message edited by author 2004-03-09 15:34:57.

03/09/2004 03:48:03 PM · #14

Gordon,

You are spot on.

03/09/2004 03:54:58 PM · #15

Thanks Gordon. That helps out a lot...

03/09/2004 04:17:18 PM · #16

Originally posted by eostyles:

eostyles,

Perhaps the answers that you are looking for are not clearly definable. If the point is to pick up some spare money by selling some prints that you like, then that drives one set of replys. If the purpose of selling prints is to provide a living for you and your family then that may elicit another set of replys. Remember, any activity that generates an income, is potential for review during an IRS audit. So carefully consider what you "really" want, and whether this activity is the right course for you.

It has been my experience that many sages here, truly want to help those with questions. The advice offered, even when conflicting, is given with heartfelt intentions. Casually asked questions, or those not well thought through, often get replys that try to determine the committnment level of the inquirer.

In this vein, have you visited any art stores and priced matted and/or framed prints? Have you considered what sizes your work is best displayed at? Have you priced the materials cost of matting and/or framing your work or are you goig to sub-contract it out? Do you have a DBA (Doing Business As) set up and filed at the local municipality? Do you need special contracts or model releases of your print subjects? Is your accountant (Tax preparer) aware of your interest to take on this endeaver? Do you understand your State's rules regarding domestic and non-domestic sales? Are you liable for sales tax to your state for any work sold? Are you liable for use taxes on any materials purchased from an out of state supplier?

Just a few thoughts for you to consider.

03/10/2004 08:55:31 AM · #17

This would just be for extra money for now. If by lucky chance it turns into more that would be great but I have a good full time job as of now...

I know I would have to report my earnings either way but how much do I need to get myself involved with the state if its just more of a hobby?