Re: [artshow_photo] Re: What are your bestselling subjects?

I am very new to this group, and joined it because I have a lot to learn and
am anxious to do so. I have found many of the posts very helpful as I test
the waters of art shows.

I also have very strong political beliefs, but also feel strongly that this
is not the place to share them. We should encourage and educate each other
in the art of photography and the practicalities of trying to sell our art
at shows. We should save our political beliefs for some other venue.

Jon

On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 7:28 PM, Jerrygol <jerrygol@aol.com> wrote:

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>
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> Tracy,
> Very good comment and observation.When the thread was about people coming
> into a booth
> and asking questions I was somewhat put-off by those who said we should
> charge them for
> our time. To me that is very standoffish (a new word?) and perhaps
> arrogant. This is providing
> we are not ignoring other customers which gives us a good excuse to get
> away from a talker.
> I think most artists who have done shows realize the extensive amount of
> work that goes into
> participating in the shows and should realize that others may admire our
> techniques and images
> but who will never be able to enter a show or reproduce what we have done.
> We should be tolerant.
> I love to talk to young photographers especially to give them ideas and
> encouragement.
>
> Jerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tracy.willis <tracy.willis@comcast.net>
> To: artshow photo <artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thu, Jun 2, 2011 12:00 pm
> Subject: Re: [artshow_photo] Re: What are your bestselling subjects?
>
> I was attending a commmunity festival a month ago and I ran into a great
> photographer who had a booth there. I've been doing photography for quite
> some time and think that I've gained some proficiency at it. Rarely am I
> moved to purchase another photographer's work, but this gentleman's photos
> were amazing. He'd worked hard over the years perfecting his technique of
> rich tonal , ethereal quality. I told him how much I admired his work and we
> struck up a 30 minute conversation. The gentleman was just that, and shared
> his perspective, techniques, etc. with me, as he could tell I was also an
> advanced photographer. I purchased 3 images from him, and they are hanging
> in my home. He is now only one of two photographers who have work on the
> walls of my home (besides me). He told me that he's been photographing and
> teaching for years, and invited me to view his website and perhaps sign up
> for one of his workshops, which I intend to do.
>
> My point in all of this is that, IMHO, true masters are almost always
> willing to share info with other professionals and do not feel threatened by
> it. And that's part of the reason that we have groups such as this. To share
> information and to help each other improve his or her own craft .
>
> Tracy R. Willis
> www.tracywillis.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "esponapule" <frankesposito@gmail.com>
> To: "artshow photo" <artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31:30 AM
> Subject: [artshow_photo] Re: What are your bestselling subjects?
>
> Tracy R. Willis
> www.tracywillis.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "esponapule" <frankesposito@gmail.com>
> To: "artshow photo" <artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:31:30 AM
> Subject: [artshow_photo] Re: What are your bestselling subjects?
>
> Although I am new to this group, it IS a good source of information and I
> appreciate everyone's comments (well most everyone)
>
> don't let a few bad apples ruin the harvest. Like in most groups, there is
> always one or two who like to start fights and berate others. I just try to
> filter out the noise. and move on.
>
> > This site used to be a good source of information and idea sharing. Now
> the
> > majority of the content is political, bashing each other, and pretty much
>
> > worthless. A shame! Shame on you!
> >
> >
> >
>
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