> -- In artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com, "crystalclr77"
> <crystalclr77@...> wrote:
> I have finally decided to start selling my photography, but really
> don't know where to start. I will initially be trying to sell at my
> local flea market. I have some questions....for instance:
> 7. Any other tips or comments?
> You don't say where you are from, but I assume you are in the U.S.
> The economy here is not good and people refrain from buying luxuries
> (including art) in a deep recession.
> It may be better for you to take this time to do research on what's
> what in your area for price, types of photos, how photography booths
> interiors are laid out, different sizes of matted prints, what type
> of frames on walls, etc. Your research could last for a couple of
> years and you can buy things you'll need here and there, where you
> find it possibly used because it does not seem like the U.S. economy
> is improving in the way a normal recovery does. Things are going to
> be tough here for quite a while, so jumping into something like this
> is not a wise thing at this point.
To add to what hellashot said, flea markets are not likely to generate
significant income. Put your work in shows that meet yours and others
expectations for quality. Think about the market for your work -- is
it truly "just" flea-market quality, or are you targeting that because
it's all you can afford? Don't sell yourself and your work short. You
should also look at other venues, from craft shows on up to juried art
fairs. Fine art photography has become very competitive, and many
newbies make the mistake of pricing their work far too low to dip
their toe in the water.
you'll find lots of information on the companion website, here: http://www.artshowphoto.com
Spend some time reading the articles, and check out the resources pages.
Maria Arango's book is an excellent primer on how to approach the
business of shows. http://www.1000woodcuts.com/projects/artfestivalguide/book.html
There are a few articles on my blog as well, that you may find helpful
as well:
http://www.parkerparker.info/studio/blog/
Good luck!
Jim Parker
parkerparker :: design | photography
http://www.parkerparker.info
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