Hello Brian & welcome to BP. In a nutshell, and please take no offense, but the circumpolar rotation star pics are a dime a dozen, I really see little market there. You might want to check into the legality of "selling" concert photos. Now, the Africa, Central America, South America, Asia, New Zealand pics might have a market, depending of course on the quality and aesthetic beauty of the photos. I would first copyright the photos before sending them anywhere. 2nd: You might try art galleries, although the people who operate these galleries can be pretty snooty, unless you know someone. Worth a phone call or two. :) 3rd: Travel agencies. Posters etc... Face to face contact is usually best. 4th: Fairs and exhibitions. Table costs are usually low. 5th: Art shows..Table costs again. You might want to assemble, and I would, a portfolio with perhaps 15 to 20 of your best shots if you plan on face to face selling. 16x20's have a lot more impact than 8x10's. Not a inexpensive undertaking, but well worth the cost when selling. Finally, stock photography is VERY competitive in the pro world. The big agencies look more for name recognition than quality it seems, if you can even get your foot in the door. Then there are the "micro-stock" internet sites where amateurs abound..and some thrive, where you upload and sell from someone elses site. Generally the pay is not too good unless you sell a ton of photos. The going rate seems to be about 20 cents per sale. Hope that gives you a few ideas...
All the Best, Pete
January 16, 2006
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