Re: Selling Stock Photography Re: How can photographers inform stock agencies regarding the VALUE of their images?

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I think you misinterpreted my message.....I did include photographers in the talented "artists" group. I consider myself an artist as a photographer.

On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 10:16 AM, sjlocke <sjlocke@yahoo.com> 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
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> --
> Terri
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> and remember:
> Life is short! Bend the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly,
> laugh uncontrollably, & NEVER regret anything that made your smile!
>