Re: my comment was too long, so here is part 2dark_angel1383June 12 2009, 16:57:48 UTC
Not angry at all! :) Actually I love that you were so thorough on your critique of everything. That's the sort of thing that helps me get better, knowing what works and what doesn't and figuring out what to try next. Also, info on licensing is always super helpful. I know a lot of them are grainy, I just threw them in there because I liked them. I may not print them for anyone but me, since I like the grain on some of them. ^_~
As for models, I've shot photos of people before and I've never enjoyed it. The mannequins I have photos of are things I've found on my travels; the ring leader and venus are from display windows and booze and body parts was found behind a shop in this weird little town I go to.
Thanks for the suggestions about how to get my prints out there, too! I'm working on getting enough photos of a similar nature to make a couple of small books to sell via the interweb as well as in local coffee shops and art houses. I'm also going to try to get some stuff into an exhibition where I can sell prints. As for having a variety of prints, I've looked into sites that will do prints on demand (like DeviantArt and RedBubble)but their starting prices for prints are astronomical! Maybe I'm too hard on myself, but I doubt I'm going to get a lot of traffic with 8x10s starting at $30. O_O
Anyway, I understand the busy, trust me! I appreciate you taking time to snoop through and leave me feedback. :D
Re: my comment was too long, so here is part 2velociraptorxJune 12 2009, 17:24:52 UTC
Awesome, I'm always worried that even though someone asks for critique - they will get mad at me just being honest. Itry to do it as nicely as possible - you know? That way you can learn what works and what doesnt - as you said.
Ahhh, yeah. I can understand that. I want to be a model - so that might be where that comes from. lol. I know my husband is pretty harsh when he instructs models for a photoshoot.. so, it takes a very strong model to work with him and in order for the photo you have to be able to tell the model what they need to do to make it look better. [which is why I really want to model for him. lol]
As for getting your stuff out there, I'd look into istockphoto.com - that's what my husband uses to make money and goes from like a dollar [or less] to 5 dollars [or more] a photo or something like that - it's mainly for graphic designers - so they can buy the photo and use it for graphics and such for business, advertisements.. etc. But, it isn't 30 dollars.. which IS insane for an 8x10 - I wouldn't pay 30$ on an 8x10 - you can get a whole photography book for 30$s!! [the downside to istock is they are SUPER picky on what they accept and you have to apply for it. Also, you can't get a check until you get more than 100$ in your account] & speaking of photobook. Have you looked into Blurb?? It was recommended to me because I wanted to make a coffee table book for my husband with his photography [he just doesn't have enough of it!! gah!] and what they do is they print it out for you, sendyou a copy of it & then place your book in their stores - you get the profit of it minus what it costs to make it - and you can choose what you want to sell it for: ex: you make abook that costs 10$ to make, you want a 20$ profit - you price it at 30$; they take the 10 for making it and credit you the 20. you can also buy as many books as you want for the amount it costs + shipping&handling - so you can buy for local shops and such as well and buy them for the 10$ and sell them for 30$ [or whatever - just an example!] I've read some very good things about the website as well. =o) Then, you cna make yourself a basic website online and promote it on livejournal; and if you do any of the above options - you can include your website as well. +shrugs+
Sorry for yet another super long comment. =o\ My husband just wanted to be a photographer for a living - and then I came and got pregnant. =o\ So, he kinda does it on the side.. when/if he ever has time. I wish he did it more, he is really good. =o|
As for models, I've shot photos of people before and I've never enjoyed it. The mannequins I have photos of are things I've found on my travels; the ring leader and venus are from display windows and booze and body parts was found behind a shop in this weird little town I go to.
Thanks for the suggestions about how to get my prints out there, too! I'm working on getting enough photos of a similar nature to make a couple of small books to sell via the interweb as well as in local coffee shops and art houses. I'm also going to try to get some stuff into an exhibition where I can sell prints. As for having a variety of prints, I've looked into sites that will do prints on demand (like DeviantArt and RedBubble)but their starting prices for prints are astronomical! Maybe I'm too hard on myself, but I doubt I'm going to get a lot of traffic with 8x10s starting at $30. O_O
Anyway, I understand the busy, trust me! I appreciate you taking time to snoop through and leave me feedback. :D
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Ahhh, yeah. I can understand that. I want to be a model - so that might be where that comes from. lol. I know my husband is pretty harsh when he instructs models for a photoshoot.. so, it takes a very strong model to work with him and in order for the photo you have to be able to tell the model what they need to do to make it look better. [which is why I really want to model for him. lol]
As for getting your stuff out there, I'd look into istockphoto.com - that's what my husband uses to make money and goes from like a dollar [or less] to 5 dollars [or more] a photo or something like that - it's mainly for graphic designers - so they can buy the photo and use it for graphics and such for business, advertisements.. etc. But, it isn't 30 dollars.. which IS insane for an 8x10 - I wouldn't pay 30$ on an 8x10 - you can get a whole photography book for 30$s!! [the downside to istock is they are SUPER picky on what they accept and you have to apply for it. Also, you can't get a check until you get more than 100$ in your account] & speaking of photobook. Have you looked into Blurb?? It was recommended to me because I wanted to make a coffee table book for my husband with his photography [he just doesn't have enough of it!! gah!] and what they do is they print it out for you, sendyou a copy of it & then place your book in their stores - you get the profit of it minus what it costs to make it - and you can choose what you want to sell it for: ex: you make abook that costs 10$ to make, you want a 20$ profit - you price it at 30$; they take the 10 for making it and credit you the 20. you can also buy as many books as you want for the amount it costs + shipping&handling - so you can buy for local shops and such as well and buy them for the 10$ and sell them for 30$ [or whatever - just an example!] I've read some very good things about the website as well. =o) Then, you cna make yourself a basic website online and promote it on livejournal; and if you do any of the above options - you can include your website as well. +shrugs+
Sorry for yet another super long comment. =o\ My husband just wanted to be a photographer for a living - and then I came and got pregnant. =o\ So, he kinda does it on the side.. when/if he ever has time. I wish he did it more, he is really good. =o|
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