BetterPhoto Q&A: Selling Your Photos

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  Portrait Photography
I was brainstorming about an idea I had for a portrait mini-session and came up with a package and price. When I ran my idea by a friend, they said the price wasn't bad, but they could "get the...
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April 08, 2010
 
  Ethics in Business
I received a phone call from the mother of some foster children I took photos of requesting copies. Apparently the foster family gave her a couple of photos and she would like more. Do I need to ...
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September 10, 2008
 
  Matting and Framing
I have 21 images and I now know how to sign them. But custom framing is $100+ per image and none of the pre-sized frames work with my pictures. Any suggestions?...
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September 17, 2008
 
  How to Sign Prints?
I just got about 20 of my images printed for the first time to hang around town, and I was wondering if anyone had an opinion about what kind of pen I should sign them with? ...
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August 12, 2013
 
  How to Sell My Photos As Fine Art Prints?
I want to sell my photos as art that people could buy and display in their homes. How would I go about advertising or setting up in a business? Thanks....
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June 25, 2008
 
  Selling Photos in a Gift Shop
I would like to place my photos on different gift items like pillows, cards, calendars, etc., and have them in gift shops around town. How would I go about doing that??...
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July 27, 2008
 
  Do I Need a License?
Do I need a license if my photography business is on location only? I dont have a studio but someday I would like one. Do I need one now?...
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May 21, 2008
 
  Copyright Notice on Photos
How do you put the copyright on pictures if you have PhotoShop Elements 6.0? I can't seem to figure it out. Thanks....
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April 23, 2008
 
  Gallery Show - What to Put on Title Cards?
Hello,I'm having my first exhibition, and I just talked to the gallery owner about making title cards to go next to each photo. He told me to print: name, title, size of print, type of paper1) ...
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March 31, 2008
 
  Worth Investing in a Good Printer?
I'm an amateur, but I'm thinking about trying to sell some of my greeting cards and larger prints at local gift shops etc. I'm thinking of making the investment and wondered about other...
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February 27, 2008
 
  Selling Photos in Coffeehouse or Gallery
I am having a showing at a local coffee shop and wondering the best way to sell my pieces. I have 4 photos. If someone wants to buy one, should they get that one off the wall or contact me or what?...
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January 23, 2008
 
  How Much to Charge for Greeting Cards?
How do you know how much to charge on greeting cards, note cards and postcards if you want to make them and sell them? Plus, if I wanted to have some in a book store for sale, how much to charge th...
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April 29, 2008
 
  Freelance Landscape Photography
How hard is it to get into freelance landscape photography? I have a relative who is in that field, and he has published many books from all of his different travels. His name is Tim Hauf, by the w...
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December 19, 2007
 
  Coffee Shop Photography Display
Hello friends!I have the opportunity to exhibit and sell some of my work at a local coffee shop, and I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas about how to best arrange things? Does it look better ...
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October 19, 2007
 
  Image Sizes for Portfolio
I am putting together a portfolio and would love to get some opinions from fellow photographers. I am trying to decide if I should stick with all 8x10s, or if it is okay to use some smaller sizes ...
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August 07, 2007
 
  Portfolio: How to Put One Together?
Hello there,I am looking to make a portfolio of my images. But I need help. I don't even know where to start or what to do. Any suggestions, helpful Web sites? Is digital better? Any help wou...
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July 03, 2007
 
  Exhibiting Photos for First Time ... Help!
I've been asked to present some of my photos to a local coffee shop to be considered for a small exhibit. But I know nothing about framing, matting, pricing, and most importantly, presenting th...
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July 03, 2007
 
  How to Exhibit Photos
I've finally gotten up enough gumption to approach a local coffee shop to put a few of my photos up on their walls. Well, what do I do? How do I present the photos to them? Do I frame them firs...
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July 23, 2007
 
  Celeb Photo Shoot - Contract, Release?
I just began doing photography and I have a celebrity who is interested in doing a photo shoot. What would you recommend that I do? I'm developing my work-for-hire agreement and photo release...
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June 21, 2007
 
  Selling Prints: Business and/or Ethics
BetterPhotoists,I'm not sure I have a business concern or an ethical concern. I've started selling my photos in several local coffee shops. When a particular image sells, is it acceptable t...
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April 24, 2007