Some Photos, A Book and Some Thoughts
I'm new to the whole crowdfunding experience. I've dropped coins in busker's hats on occasion but when it comes to online crowdfunding I've been mostly sitting back and checking it all out, with occasional coins dropped in virtual hats.
I'm a photographer. I've been trying to figure out how to build up a fan base, trying to figure out how to get my art in front of the public, trying to figure out what my art is worth, what people want and how to sell my images.
I'm still trying to figure it out.
For now, however, I've put together my 3rd book on Blurb called Broken Memories: A Memento Mori of Waikumete Cemetery. This one is a photo-essay taken in the older sections of Waikumete (New Zealand's largest cemetery) where the graves have suffered from time, weather and vandalism. The electronic age has made us more mobile and has given us infinite distractions to fill our days. It is easy to get caught in the internet's fast pace and semblance of immortality. Where does honoring the reminder of a loved one's passing fit in our lives in this electronic age of fast food and fast living. I have the preview option turned on so if you are interested in seeing the images feel free to browse.
This is my 3rd book I've uploaded to Blurb. My other two have turned out well, the images rendered well and the books professional-looking. If you have a book you want to create, especially one with images, I'd recommend you take a look at their site. I did have a few hiccups with their Booksmart tool when I first tried to use it but that was mostly because of me, not the tool, & I did have get help from their support when I contacted them.
Like any Print On Demand, you have to keep in mind there can sometimes be quality control issues but I haven't had to return any yet (haven't put in huge orders yet either). You also have to do your own marketing. It's a possibility though, if you want to put together something and either give it as a gift (trust me, mine went over well with family last Christmas) or if you want to see your projects come to life.
I'm happy to talk about my experiences with Blurb, drop a comment. And of course, feel free to check out my most recent book!
I'm a photographer. I've been trying to figure out how to build up a fan base, trying to figure out how to get my art in front of the public, trying to figure out what my art is worth, what people want and how to sell my images.
I'm still trying to figure it out.
For now, however, I've put together my 3rd book on Blurb called Broken Memories: A Memento Mori of Waikumete Cemetery. This one is a photo-essay taken in the older sections of Waikumete (New Zealand's largest cemetery) where the graves have suffered from time, weather and vandalism. The electronic age has made us more mobile and has given us infinite distractions to fill our days. It is easy to get caught in the internet's fast pace and semblance of immortality. Where does honoring the reminder of a loved one's passing fit in our lives in this electronic age of fast food and fast living. I have the preview option turned on so if you are interested in seeing the images feel free to browse.
This is my 3rd book I've uploaded to Blurb. My other two have turned out well, the images rendered well and the books professional-looking. If you have a book you want to create, especially one with images, I'd recommend you take a look at their site. I did have a few hiccups with their Booksmart tool when I first tried to use it but that was mostly because of me, not the tool, & I did have get help from their support when I contacted them.
Like any Print On Demand, you have to keep in mind there can sometimes be quality control issues but I haven't had to return any yet (haven't put in huge orders yet either). You also have to do your own marketing. It's a possibility though, if you want to put together something and either give it as a gift (trust me, mine went over well with family last Christmas) or if you want to see your projects come to life.
I'm happy to talk about my experiences with Blurb, drop a comment. And of course, feel free to check out my most recent book!