Not artists. I think it is both and all ways on that one. Much is art, but cover a riot for documentary or news, often not much art there.
On 14-Jan-2012 11:16 PM, sjlocke wrote:
--- In selling_stock_photography@yahoogroups.com, Terri Keller <tkpbug@...> wrote:
>
> I am new-comer to this Stock Photography business and after listening to
> comments from this group, I'm not sure if STOCK photo sales is the way I
> want to go. I belong to an Art Guild in a nearby city. We have a group of
> very talented people who really *are* artists, but in various media (oils,
> acrylics, fabric, photography, wood carving, sculpture etc) We all have a
You won't get far around here inferring that we, or photographers in general are not "artists".
> chance to display our talents and occasionally we even sell something!
> It's not a "sure thing" that all our work will sell, but the pride that
> someone likes our work well enough to purchase it is a wonderful feeling.
> I was blessed to sell one of my framed photos recently for $90 (only a $22
> profit after framing expenses and commission to the Guild). I'm not sure
> if you can really project that personal feeling by selling online. I know
> technology has come a long way, and internet sales are inevitable. But I
> have noticed that people who really love and appreciate Fine Art like to
> see and feel the final product!
Pride is great, but it doesn't put the bread on the table.
Sean L.
>
> So in summing it all up, I think I'll stick with my "starving artists"
> group and feel the pride of an occasional sale instead of giving it away.
> Thanks to all who have given me insight and I wish you luck in your
> endeavors.
>
> Terri K
>
>
>
> --
> Terri
> Be sure to check out my website! http://pixbytlk.smugmug.com/
> and remember:
> Life is short! Bend the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly,
> laugh uncontrollably, & NEVER regret anything that made your smile!
>
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