Colleen Farrell |
Sold my first photo :) I recently entered a local juried art show and was thrilled to win 3rd place. But I was even more thrilled when somebody put a SOLD sticker on my photo! Not only that, but a professional wedding/portrait photographer came up to me later and asked if I were selling prints of it, and somebody else called me a couple of days later to ask the same thing! I hate to brag, but none of my friends are interested in my photography, and I just had to share this with folks who'd understand what it really meant! :)
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emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan Contact Agnes Fegan Agnes Fegan's Gallery |
Congratulations Colleen; you must be very excited! I know what you mean about friends who aren't interested in photography as I sometimes have to remind myself to shup up lol ! Is the winning photo in your gallery?
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Oh, go ahead and brag! We will understand!!
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- Elida Gutierrez Contact Elida Gutierrez Elida Gutierrez's Gallery |
I would love to see it too.
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Colleen Farrell |
Thanks so much, Agnes, Carolyn and Elida! :) The photo is Iris Fantasy; it's on page 2 or 3 of my gallery, I think. I'm not sure about how to add a link here, sorry.
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Jessica Jenney |
Congratulations, Colleen! I'm not surprised! It's a beauty!
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Stephanie Frey |
Colleen, you should be very proud, it is a gorgeous capture! Congrats!
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Colleen Farrell |
Thanks so much, Jessica and Stephanie! :D Jessica, thanks for posting the link--I know you showed me how to do that, but I haven't memorized it yet. I should paste the instructions over my keyboard. :)
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Raymond H. Kemp |
I remember my first sold photo like it was yesterday. Congrats on your accomplishments, this will be a moment in your life you will always remember! Very good work!
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Colleen Farrell |
Thanks so much, Raymond! I plan to take a photo of the check before I cash it. :)
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Kimi A. Phillips |
CONGRATS!!!! Yep, you are definately at a place where bragging is ENCOURAGED!:)Beautiful shot!
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Corinne M. Thompson |
Double Big Congrats to you Colleen! I'm sure it's just the beginning of many sales for you. You do wonderful work! :)
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Colleen Farrell |
Thanks so much, Kimi and Corinne!
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- Elida Gutierrez Contact Elida Gutierrez Elida Gutierrez's Gallery |
It's Goegeous!!! Congratulations!!!
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Susan M. Smith |
Colleen your news is fantastic!!! Congratulations :) I know what you mean about the friends too...lol. Your Iris Fantasy is GORGEOUS! WTG!
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Colleen Farrell |
Thanks so much, Elida and Susan! Susan, when I sent one friend a postcard about the art show, she called and said she couldn't attend, but she "hoped I sold a lot of paintings." LOL!
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- Kathryn (Love) Scheet Contact Kathryn (Love) Scheet Kathryn (Love) Scheet's Gallery |
Congratulations Colleen! I know for me, my first sale was a real "high" for me - and whenever another is sold - I feel so pleased - my images are like my "babies" and if someone wants one of them (kind of a piece of me) I am still thrilled :) keep up the great work!!
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Colleen Farrell |
Thank you, Kathryn! I hope this won't be the last one I sell. :)
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Teresa Norris |
I left a comment on the photo, but wanted to double-up on my congrats to you, Colleen! It is such a wonderful photo, and I'm so excited for you!!! I am positive you will be tremendously successful selling prints...your gallery is gorgeous!!!
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Colleen Farrell |
That's so nice of you, Teresa! I have to say BP has really helped me improve my work--studying the contest winners, taking a class and reading the articles here. I still have a long way to go, but I'm sure enjoying the journey! :)
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- Christine Czernin Contact Christine Czernin Christine Czernin's Gallery |
Hi Colleen, congratulation on your success. Your gallery is so beautiful that I am not surprised at all. I would love it if they had this kind of art shows here in Austria. Of course there a exhibitions,but not this smaller local kinds. Anyways, enjoy your success.
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Colleen Farrell |
Thanks so much, Christine! I'm surprised you don't have this kind of art show in Austria. But at least we have the internet so we can show our work all over the world! :)
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Sharon Sawyer |
Congratulations on your first photo sale and I'm sure definatley not your last. Your work is beautiful.... I'm proud of you!!!
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Colleen Farrell |
Thank you so much, Sharon! I have to say though, I'm getting a little embarrassed that I started this thread. :)
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Sharon Sawyer |
LOL... I wish I could be a little embarassed for the same thing.
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Teresa Norris |
Oh Sharon, don't be embarrassed at all...we are so glad to know about your success and cheer you on! There are so many aspects of this art we all love, and it is exciting when others appreciate what we see in the lens and work with digitally. Fine art photography is so wonderful, and it's great to see this part of your journey! Thank you for sharing with us!
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Sharon Sawyer |
Colleen, I just wanted to ad... I understand what it is like when you don't have family or friends support. Like they want to hear about it but just to a point, then it's enough already. They look at it as talking about that new boyfriend over and over and over. :) I really understand.
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Colleen Farrell |
"LOL... I wish I could be a little embarassed for the same thing." Oh, I'm just embarrassed because of the compliments--I didn't mean to fish. :) But it is great to share good news with fellow photographers, who know what it really means! :D And Sharon, it's only a matter of time before you sell your photos, if that's what your goal is. If I can do it, you definitely can! :D
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BetterPhoto Member |
Congrats Colleen, and don't be embarrassed. You have the right to be proud. You earned it.
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Colleen Farrell |
Thanks, Mark! :)
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Sharon Sawyer |
Thank you, Colleen. Your comments mean alot to me. I'm working in that direction and I have improved just in a couple of months being with BetterPhoto. It rubs off. LOL
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