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Sep 22, 2012 13:41:16 #
Hello! I will be attending my first arts and crafts show, and will be displaying some of my photos. The pictures are all nature related and will be framed. The question for those that may be in the know is the pricing category.
The collection includes 3 1/2 X 5 Prints, 4X6 Prints, 5X7 Prints, 8X10 Prints, and 11X14 Prints. An suggestions or guidelines will be appreciated. These will all be in frames.
Thanks, The Camera Bug
The collection includes 3 1/2 X 5 Prints, 4X6 Prints, 5X7 Prints, 8X10 Prints, and 11X14 Prints. An suggestions or guidelines will be appreciated. These will all be in frames.
Thanks, The Camera Bug
Sep 22, 2012 13:50:58 #
i have seen nice photos and nice frames from 15 to 35 bucks at art shows here in florida . start high sell many lol
Sep 22, 2012 13:56:46 #
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Sep 22, 2012 13:59:14 #
well don't go at Michael's they ask insane prices for framing.
i was looking for a 4X8 they where asking 841$ just for the frame
i was looking for a 4X8 they where asking 841$ just for the frame
Sep 22, 2012 14:11:05 #
Sep 23, 2012 07:54:47 #
841.00 for a 4X8 inch or 4X8 foot frame. I can see it for the 4X8 foot frame as we do framing and those large frame moldings are expensive.
As far as selling your work, Camera bug, I wouldn't sell anything for less than you have in them including the frame, paper, mounting, matting, printing and something for your time and equipment investment. Just add all this up and see what it comes to and then, if you want a profit add that on top of the cost. Please don't give your work away or loose money.
As far as selling your work, Camera bug, I wouldn't sell anything for less than you have in them including the frame, paper, mounting, matting, printing and something for your time and equipment investment. Just add all this up and see what it comes to and then, if you want a profit add that on top of the cost. Please don't give your work away or loose money.
Sep 23, 2012 08:40:39 #
Camera Bug wrote:
Hello! I will be attending my first arts and crafts show, and will be displaying some of my photos. The pictures are all nature related and will be framed. The question for those that may be in the know is the pricing category.
The collection includes 3 1/2 X 5 Prints, 4X6 Prints, 5X7 Prints, 8X10 Prints, and 11X14 Prints. An suggestions or guidelines will be appreciated. These will all be in frames.
Thanks, The Camera Bug
The collection includes 3 1/2 X 5 Prints, 4X6 Prints, 5X7 Prints, 8X10 Prints, and 11X14 Prints. An suggestions or guidelines will be appreciated. These will all be in frames.
Thanks, The Camera Bug
i have to say that in selling prints, unless it is a very unique item, with embellishments all around the photo, anything less than 11"x14" with a 4 inch matt around it, probably wont sell. Also, buy the frames, etc. from open stock and frame the pictures yourself. YES. Michael's is terribly expensive. one of the highest . Also, you have to figure how much your time is worth per hour. There are a lot of factors that go into selling. Go slow, see what other people are asking for their work. and goood luck.
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Sep 23, 2012 08:50:24 #
Camera Bug wrote:
Hello! I will be attending my first arts and crafts show, and will be displaying some of my photos. The pictures are all nature related and will be framed. The question for those that may be in the know is the pricing category.
The collection includes 3 1/2 X 5 Prints, 4X6 Prints, 5X7 Prints, 8X10 Prints, and 11X14 Prints. An suggestions or guidelines will be appreciated. These will all be in frames.
Thanks, The Camera Bug
The collection includes 3 1/2 X 5 Prints, 4X6 Prints, 5X7 Prints, 8X10 Prints, and 11X14 Prints. An suggestions or guidelines will be appreciated. These will all be in frames.
Thanks, The Camera Bug
Good luck with this. Please let us know how you made out at selling your photos, and please don't sell them to cheap you have probably put a lot of work into them.
Sep 23, 2012 12:52:07 #
Welcome and good luck with your sales. Sorry I can't help with the pricing.
Sep 23, 2012 15:19:24 #
I have a show in October. I decided to mat, put backing boards, and display in clear palstic bag. Keeps cost very low, and may increase sales. I've seen times when someone liked the print, but did not like the frame, and it ends wth no sale. This keeps things cheap, and allows people to choose thier own frame. I like simple, black frames. Many people do not.
Sep 23, 2012 18:16:03 #
Very good advice, Rich, and you're certainly right about Michael's prices. Welcome, Camera Bug!
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Sep 23, 2012 18:17:27 #
Also good advice, Pigpen, and I'm going to keep it in mind.
pigpen wrote:
I have a show in October. I decided to mat, put backing boards, and display in clear palstic bag. Keeps cost very low, and may increase sales. I've seen times when someone liked the print, but did not like the frame, and it ends wth no sale. This keeps things cheap, and allows people to choose thier own frame. I like simple, black frames. Many people do not.
Sep 23, 2012 19:14:20 #
Just because I think it doesn't make me right but....
Art at art shows is bought on impulse. People are walking around, relaxed and see something that strikes them and before they know it they own it.
Second, they buy art from the artist because it is being sold by the artist and they engage with the artist and feel better buying on impulse.
My strategy is to:
Over the sofa or over the fireplace photos should be should be elegantly matted and framed. Do not skimp on the framing. It does not have to be expensive but it does need to be a presentation that brings focus to the photo. Have a designer help with mat selections featuring key colors in the art. The frame and art should funnel the vision of the viewer into the art.
These pieces need to be price expensively. I mean so lavishly framed and priced that if you just sold one piece your smile would be ear to ear.
These are the attention grabbing pieces that get you noticed.
Now have some smaller sizes of similar images framed that people might consider for a bedroom, office, game room, or den area. I would price them 20 to 30 percent less than the large pieces. The logic is they may not buy the most expensive because of room or price, but the similar image may fall just right in price and/or size. You will be leaving the prices close enough together that would allow some serious consideration. The buyer may want the larger but will afford the smaller. Or they don't have room for the larger but they still have an option to purchase your work.
Then I would have a selection of photos matted in different colors (again picking out a key color in the art ) It would do good for the matted piece to be the size of a ready made frame. 5 x 7, 8 x 10, 11 x 14, 16 x 20. These of course give you another price point depending on the size and how many mattes you use.
Keep your prices high enough that you are happy for the sale.
One last thing in my thoughts. Gather email addresses of the folks that like your work.
This will give you an opportunity to send them notice where your next show will be. It will also give you an opportunity to send them samples (watermarked) of new images.
If I can help in mat and frame design I would be glad to do that. (At no cost)
Art at art shows is bought on impulse. People are walking around, relaxed and see something that strikes them and before they know it they own it.
Second, they buy art from the artist because it is being sold by the artist and they engage with the artist and feel better buying on impulse.
My strategy is to:
Over the sofa or over the fireplace photos should be should be elegantly matted and framed. Do not skimp on the framing. It does not have to be expensive but it does need to be a presentation that brings focus to the photo. Have a designer help with mat selections featuring key colors in the art. The frame and art should funnel the vision of the viewer into the art.
These pieces need to be price expensively. I mean so lavishly framed and priced that if you just sold one piece your smile would be ear to ear.
These are the attention grabbing pieces that get you noticed.
Now have some smaller sizes of similar images framed that people might consider for a bedroom, office, game room, or den area. I would price them 20 to 30 percent less than the large pieces. The logic is they may not buy the most expensive because of room or price, but the similar image may fall just right in price and/or size. You will be leaving the prices close enough together that would allow some serious consideration. The buyer may want the larger but will afford the smaller. Or they don't have room for the larger but they still have an option to purchase your work.
Then I would have a selection of photos matted in different colors (again picking out a key color in the art ) It would do good for the matted piece to be the size of a ready made frame. 5 x 7, 8 x 10, 11 x 14, 16 x 20. These of course give you another price point depending on the size and how many mattes you use.
Keep your prices high enough that you are happy for the sale.
One last thing in my thoughts. Gather email addresses of the folks that like your work.
This will give you an opportunity to send them notice where your next show will be. It will also give you an opportunity to send them samples (watermarked) of new images.
If I can help in mat and frame design I would be glad to do that. (At no cost)
Sep 23, 2012 19:26:42 #
PS
I can tell you how to get affordable framing. Yes Michaels is very expensive and they do not take care of your art.
Affordable framing is available. I do not recommend you frame
your own. You will make more money being a good photographer than a bad framer. If you do not have the proper equipment to properly frame it will be difficult to do a job that will demand top dollar. A skilled frame craftsman will do more for you than a DIY effort.
I can tell you how to get affordable framing. Yes Michaels is very expensive and they do not take care of your art.
Affordable framing is available. I do not recommend you frame
your own. You will make more money being a good photographer than a bad framer. If you do not have the proper equipment to properly frame it will be difficult to do a job that will demand top dollar. A skilled frame craftsman will do more for you than a DIY effort.
Sep 23, 2012 19:36:43 #
I wish all the luck with your sale, Years ago the wife and I trrasvelled across canada doing art show with painting she did and I sold. Don,t do that now. Every one in puttind down Michaels but where i live they are the only show in town other the Walmart. We just wait for them to have big sale and then see what we can find for matting and frames
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