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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
12-30-2018, 02:39 AM
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As I stated earlier, she's not a photographer and there are no prints to prep, but you're right that there is a balance between the business of art and the making of it. And none of it is easy, which only other artists understand. But for most of us, art is not something we really choose....it chooses us. We do it less because we want to but rather because we are compelled.
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
12-29-2018, 11:12 AM
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First, it's a trap to say absolutes such as "no one" (never) or "everyone" (always). But then what is the definition of "there are lots"? Is 30 'lots' if that represents less than 1% of photographers selling on the internet? I'd say using those words, neither of you should win the bet because the facts are somewhere in-between.
I would agree with earlier posts that most photographers use the internet to supplement and support their income, but their internet site does not solely provide 'good money'. Photographers that do well often are cashing in on decades of their past work such as Steve McCurry and Annie Leibovitz. Note: These are famous photographers at the top of their game and their work is priced that selling one print probably recoups the cost of the hosting site.
Steve McCurry | Photographer
Annie Leibovitz | artnet
My daughter is an artist and has used Etsy and SquareSpace to sell her work (not photography) as well as Instagram. For sure their fees cut into her income, but until recently where her work is now in 3 retail brick and mortar shops, she was making at least a minimum wage from her internet sales alone....which I consider a success considering she's only been at it for less than 2 years.
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