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@KeesGortPhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome and inspiring video! I really love it that you tell us about the business side of photography. It helps me as I try to build my own business. Considering print, I would really love to hear about the technical side of it (Is there any difference in the editing process?) and what to keep in mind when ordering prints. Cheers from the Netherlands!

@MiizzNikkeh

4 жыл бұрын

This video was really helpful for me as I would like to eventually make money through photography. Having more videos like these can help inspire others as people often tell me that there's no money in photography and it's over saturated. Which is partly true, however it doesn't deter me as I'm extremely passionate about this art form and would like to pursue it, even as a side business. It would be extremely helpful if you could make another video answering questions on this topic :) My questions are: - When do you think is a good time to be selling prints, would you need a significant following or brand awareness on social media? - How much time do you set aside for doing admin work and how does it fit in with your daily life such as; juggling between other clients or other jobs?

@chasethomas6241

4 жыл бұрын

Evan Ranft As a college student, unfortunately I do not have the ability to print myself. So, I have been trying to work with an online printing service but it seems that when I used their ICC profiles in Photoshop the test prints didn’t come out the way that I wanted them to even though I thought that I edited them correctly. Would love to see a video about breaking down ICC profiles and how to actually match them so you can get a realistic idea of the final print.

@1inkedchick

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Evan, would love an honest opinion on print sizes for different megapixel cameras. There are charts out there that say how large you can print if say you've got a 24 megapixel camera but that doesn't give us an idea of quality when it comes to the larger prints. You seem to shoot with a variety of cameras so am interested on your take. Thanks for all the great content!

@idol031808

4 жыл бұрын

Chase Thomas Have you looked around your college to see if there is a campus printing/ reproduction shop? Many colleges have them and you can get very inexpensive prints there.

I do art handling for a photo gallery. Almost everything in this video is correct except a few things here and there. Regarding sleeves, don't just put your print in just any sleeves. It has to be archival (acid-free). Regarding signing, use micron pens that contains archival ink. And don't just sign it, edition it and limit the amount of prints of the particular size. This will increase its value. Lastly, keep an Excel spreadsheet archiving every print you printed out, to maintain your sanity in the long run.

@BorisBidjanSaberi11

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@automatic_goose

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@christopherwharton8901

Жыл бұрын

are there any reputable printing for fine art photography?

@HannaRooks

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherwharton8901 Brooke Shaden a fine art photographer uses Fine art American and White House custom color

@viniciusferreira8887

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherwharton8901canson or huhnemule certified printer labs

6. Use a pencil, pigment pen, or paint instead of a Sharpie for signing your work, to ensure that signature is as archival as the image.

@hcrystal3495

3 жыл бұрын

The non-toxic ink of each Sharpie pen is waterproof and smear- and fade-resistant, for archival-quality journaling and scrapbooking.

@belindawest3558

3 жыл бұрын

If you are doing watercolor and sign it with anything other than watercolor it’s considered mixed media

@sandycathcartwild

3 жыл бұрын

@@belindawest3558 I think we are talking about prints here, not originals.

@belindawest3558

3 жыл бұрын

@@sandycathcartwild I realized it after I had left that statement

@GraffbyJL

3 жыл бұрын

Micron is an amazing brand just for that, sharpie will bleed through and destroy since it’s acidic.

As an artist, I never signed my work, because I felt like it was a weird ego/pride thing. Why bother doing it. I don't feel like I need to tag it, because I just want to do art for fun. But as a client, I absolutely want the signature. Because as you said, I'm buying from an artist, because I want that brand, and I want the signature. So now I've started signing all of my stuff, lol.

@wallemmedia

3 жыл бұрын

As an artist you project your ego onto your work by default, that's what artistry is about - opening yourself up. Be it music, films, paintings og clothes - it comes from your brain, your personality, and most people would like to know who the mastermind behind their favourite song or photograph is :-)

@veganentrepreneur4493

3 жыл бұрын

😅 interesting never thought of it like that

@rishab6334

3 жыл бұрын

No man, signing your work isn't a "ego" thing, when someone buys an original piece, a simple signature simply makes it feel like a novelty. Nobody can replicate that, it connects the buyer with the artist and thus making the money spent on it feel worth it.

@thatswhatshesays

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't used to sign mine, until someone stole my work and tried to pass it off as theirs. So it's not about ego-it's about ownership.

@lislbarry5269

3 жыл бұрын

I am also an artist and my work feels incomplete until I put my name on it. A curator once said to me too that your best form of marketing is to have your work in people's homes. If someone is browsing around a room looking at the artwork and they like your piece how are they going to know it is your work if it doesn't have your name on it! It doesn't even have to be big, but legible is good!

Lowering the price on either prints or your rates often just devalues the worth of what you are selling. And more importantly, lowers the perceived value and quality of your work in the minds of the client. They will see you as a less a photographer than the guy who’s charging more. It’s not just about how many prints you sell, and often lowering the price does not ensure you will sell more anyway. Trust me I know. Twenty five years as a pro photographer has taught me a few lessons. I once didn’t get hired for a job because my rates were too low!! I happened to know one of the designers who overheard the conversation. My name came up and the art director asked how much I charged and when he was told it was like, ok who else can we use. Wtf. Big lesson learnt that day! If your work is good. Charge a good price or you will likely stay a budget shooter. It’s often not about how good your work is as much as how good it’s perceived to be, and price goes a long way to establishing that worth in the clients mind. Remember, cheap photographers get the budget jobs! Sure you gotta get a leg in the door but make sure you quote based on the client and the value of the shoot.

@Chase1297

3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to get my foot in the door in the photography business, could I trouble you for some advice? I'm currently working in a warehouse 50+ hours a week and hate it. I love taking photos and I want to move away from my job and move towards making money in the photography business. Any advice on where or how to start?

@robinhodgkinson

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chase. I know your situation exactly! That was me 30 years ago. Its not the same as it was when I started out. But in many ways it still is. I won’t offer you a step by step guide as it will be different for you. I got into it in a different time in a different country probably. But here’s some general advice I think is worth passing on... You need to get some presence. And by that I mean places where people will see your shots and where you can direct people to look if they want to see what you do. Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, maybe a website, etc. You need to immerse yourself in your work and get it out there where people will see it. Be a photographer! Even if people are not paying you. Treat it like a job. Dreaming oh I’d love to be a photographer won’t cut it. Knock on lots of photographer’s doors and try and get assisting work. ( but only after you have work you can show them. People love to help those who show a real passion and enthusiasm. ) That’s really how I broke into it. Once I had worked for one guy for a few months (off and on ) I started doing freelance assisting for two years. That was great. Like doing an apprenticeship. Man I learnt so much about lighting, photography, and the industry, in a real world setting. That was super valuable. I also made contacts through that. And I got to borrow lighting gear, studios etc to do my own shots in a pro environment that I could never afford to buy or rent. After a couple of years I started really knocking on doors and showing my portfolio ( yes this was almost pre internet : ). Ok so you won’t be knocking on doors, but you get the idea. Every photographer has a different back story but... Good luck happens when opportunity meets preparation! Think about it. I’m an absolute believer in that maxim. Opportunities to “be a photographer” will happen when you’re in the right place, doing the right thing - photography. I don’t mean that to sound like airhead bs but that’s how life works. Opportunities (like jobs) come along when you’re in the right place or doing the right thing, for them to come along. Practice your craft. Only show the best work - your portfolio is only as strong as the weakest shot as the saying goes. Get others opinions on it, but value your own judgement as well. Spend any spare time shooting, talking, doing things photographic. Meet other passionate amateur photographers. Connect to photography in any way you can. But number one is get your work out there. Good luck.

@Chase1297

3 жыл бұрын

@@robinhodgkinson thank you so much. I appreciate everything you said and will follow your tips. I appreciate you

@JacksterDude12

3 жыл бұрын

@@robinhodgkinson Yeah honestly, your advice is invaluable, as your wealth of experience shows. I'll use your experience as a benchmark when I'm ready to take my photography to the next level, thank you!

@veterpierinna

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Makes so much sense.

For anyone watching this now, Priority Mail supplies are free through USPS.

This comment section is gold. Thank you to all the folks adding helpful info!

Thanks Evan! I go through a lot of videos, but rarely people make others aware of such huge mistakes and also the way out to resolve such problems! God bless you!

Thoroughly enjoyed the content, I'd been looking all over for this exact video, thank you! I certainly appreciate you helping me avoid the pitfalls you've experienced along the way... maybe I can save 5 years of making mistakes!

I'm with you 100% when you say that you don't let the printer service deliver directly. I always finally control the print and I add a personal thank you note, then I ship my artwork.

Couldn't thank you enough for this topic, exactly what I needed. Real MVP!

Your last few videos have really helped me understand what I need to know to start making my hobby a source of money! Keep up the great work really appreciate what you do 🤘🏼💯📸

@Evan Ranft thanks for sharing your knowledge. Those tips are even more valuable since you already experienced the heartache associated with the pitfalls they caused. Merry Christmas.

Bless you man for all your work and everything you share with us followers. It means a lot ❤️

This has to be the most useful photography related video I`ve watched in a long time dude. Thanks a million for this.

Evan, your videos have given me inspiration to actually start selling my prints and taught me to not play the self sabotage game (I ALWAYS do!). I opened my store 2 days ago, Made 150$ in sales this morning! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! You are an asset to this community and to Squarespace!

@matthoffman6962

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky

@okokok8664

2 жыл бұрын

I opened my print shop 2 days ago also, how did you do it?

This video was super helpful as I’m preparing for my first self hosted art show in two weeks. Thanks Evan

Awesome information! Thank you for sharing.

Incredibly insightful video. The signature has always been an important for me personally, but I think its also good to give people the option by having open-edition / limited edition prints on your site.

I am just starting to get into printing my work and I am gathering information (and confidence) hahah and this has helped in both areas. Thank you!

man i really appreciate this vid!! I've been thinking about printing and had a lot of questions . this helped me clear up a lot of those things . thanks again!!

You explained the Money Part so Well....Thank You

Your pricing advice was so inspirational. I will make sure to value my work properly. Thank you so much 🙏

Love the point about not fearing promotion. I fall into the trap all the time if not wanting to be annoying with self-promotion on social media, but the fact is, as you pointed out, most people don’t see what you post and even fewer don’t read what you wrote about it! Gotta find that fine line and walk all the way up to it if you want to make sales!

@slack9400

4 ай бұрын

Yep, I thought the same thing...but I'd be annoying my friends with my ads...closer to doing it now!

Amazing video! Very informative and to the point. Your examples also made you points easy to understand. Thank you so much!

Love it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 It was smooth and to the point. No unnecessary content at all.

Thanks Evan! Very insightful - thanks for sharing your lessons learned. Loved the intro :)

Thanks for the video Evan! It was really helpful! All the best bro

Thanks for posting this. Straight to the point and helpful. Good stuff.

Thanks Evan, So helpful for where I'm at right now. Love your work man.

as always - motivating me to work more for myself :) thanks a lot, Evan!

The intro was awesome! Thanks for the insights, time to sell some prints this year.

This video is so damn great and straight forward! Thank you for creating and posting this with such transparency!💗

Aaaaaah! Awesome video! Getting stuff ready right now to try to launch small art shop. 🤯 This was so helpful. Answered so many thoughts you go through on your way to starting a business. 👏

I needed this video. So much. Thanks for making!

Along with the great advice, loving the intro. That’s 🔥🔥🔥

@ysm741

2 жыл бұрын

Halo. I'm yusuf shabbir millwala from Bombay , India. SELL PAINTINGS AND PRINTS. Wud u be interested in buying. Do let me know. Hope to get a positive response from your end. Thank you.

I really like this video. Valuable insight. Thanks Evan 👍

This helped alot, thank you Evan!

This is just in time and super helpful. I’m looking forward to selling some prints in the near future. 👍

Another amazing video man, wow keep it up 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Good stuff. Thanks for taking the time!

Seriously, Dude, this was so very helpful! Lots of tips out there on how to sell, but YOU tell us what to do once we have a *buyer*. Great hands on, nitty gritty, hardware required (boxes, shipping weight...) advice on how to handle and ship your work professionally and securely. THANKS!!!!

Thanks for the tips, very helpful, good luck in your endeavors!

I know this video is old, but I loved that intro! Super excited for the rest of the video since I'm looking into started my own online store for my art

Thank for this. So helpful! All the best on your art.

Your pro tips are invaluable! Much appreciated, Evan 🙏

Super insightful man, thank you.. I sold my first prints last year and this motivated me to keep going!

So insightful and helpful. Thank you so much for sharing!

That intro... oh my! I think I’ll just subscribe before watching the rest 😍

I usually never post. I must say thanks for sharing and congratulations for failing forward. You've learned a lot and will continue to grow. Thanks.

Great video! You made a great point in under promoting yourself, something we as artists all tend to do.

Great vid and tips, thanks man!

thanks for the tips man! I just did my first printing run for a photo I want to sell online, and these tips were useful 👌 can't wait to start selling

Thank you for giving your time and experience!! I am 65 and still learning! I am a watercolor artist!

Good video. I was writing a question on the benefits and drawbacks of drop shipping, but you had answered that question halfway in!

This was extremely insightful thank you !

Love your video. Great tips and will apply to my own printing efforts which I’m about to start doing 👍

This video was perfect for me. Many thanks Evan.

Great video man! Really good info here

Great video. Straight and to the point without the BS fluff.

Awsome content! Just what I needed. Thanks.

Can you make a video going over how your print is made? Maybe going over the equipment you use, what paper works best, maybe any online services that make good prints you can sign and ship out?

@codywinter4818

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I would like to see this as well. Did he ever do one for it?

@belle42

Жыл бұрын

That would be a great video. But it sounds like he has his prints made by professionals and shipped to him.

Thank you so so much for the advice that you gave, I’ve been struggling with navigating through this, but I really want to start selling prints. I appreciate your wisdom and advice, keep doing what you’re doing thank you

@Dan-jg7zl

Жыл бұрын

It's bad advice he is giving. Avoid it.

The last point is so important and something I struggle with so often...is the "am I good enough, nobody has been liking it" self sabotage. Thanks for the video!

This is AMAZING!! Thanks so much man!:) Appreciate it!

Thanks Evan for the tips I'm glad you made this video

thanks again for the advice & tips on avoiding when selling your work

Great video, very informative. Have to say was amazed at the size of the box for that print. I thought surely not, its huge for the size of print. Thanks for posting the video. Enjoyed the advice.

I watched his video again and the part about under promotion really resonated this time around. Perhaps because more time has passed where I've not honestly put my work out there. Thanks for the great advice . I hope in another two years I'll comment again with a story of success. Keep up the great work mate.

This is so helpful! Thank you!

This was awesome information, thank you so much!

This video supplements a lot of tips on printing photos. Such a good thing to check this out before diving right into it😎👍

honestly that introduction had me hooked! wow

Great video with solid advice. Thanks!

Great information--especially the importance of signing

Thank you for this Evan 🙏

A ton of great advices. Thanks man!

My goal in 2020 is to get better at photography and have a little website to sell prints next year. This video helped a lot, thanks ❤️

@liannedoessomething

2 жыл бұрын

Did you achieve your goal?🤩

love this video.. thank you. you were very clear.

Thank you so much for this excellent video. So very helpful!

I had learned most of these before, but I really needed this for the motivation. #2020goals

Great video man! Thanks fro sharing

Something I found out years ago from USPS is that the Priority boxes are free. In fact, I believe you can still order a bulk box from their website and they'll deliver a stack to you for free. You will have to pay for USPS priority shipping when using them, which will cost more, but the shipping is faster and includes a base amount of insurance.

I'm about to dive in to selling prints, this was super helpful thank you evan

Super helpful tips! Thank you!

Thanks for the video! 🙏👍

Thank you so much! Love your videos

Epic video. It's so important to print your work. And even more awesome selling your prints! Excellent info brother.🤘

@RanftEvan

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, selling or not printing is such an awesome thing to do!!

@MrCochise71

4 жыл бұрын

@@RanftEvan 💯💯

A great follow up video. Thank you.

That was super helpful and answered a big question I had, thanks

Great video, I found it very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you for this!!! Life changing!

That self sabotage part I felt in my soul 🤦🏽‍♀️🥴😂

Straight to the point, thanks for the advice!

Thanks Evan Fantastic tips that we all share as artist. I always struggled with pricing and under promoting for the very same reasons I think it has a lot to to with having the confidence and building on it to admit " That my art is good enough"" we work hard and spend huge amounts of time it just seems different because we love it. I sure as hell wouldn't give away my time as a nurse so why should I as a artist. Thanks for taking the time Cheers Dave

Cool! Thanks for sharing this!

Just found you, this information is invaluable. Thank you 🙏

Such a good, helpful vlog 💞

Thank you! This helped me so much!

Thanks! For the information it was helpful 💜