yeah, so, i changed the site settings to include one extra day of posts on the main page just because i couldn't bear to have my edmonton photos disappear when i posted today. i love those photos. i love them because i'm very proud of their composition. i love them for the memories and feelings they remind me of. i think i'll be having some prints made of them.
speaking of prints, a long, long time ago, shelagh (happy wedding, by the way!) suggested i use some of my flower photos to make greeting cards and sell them. well, don't you know if i thought of using some of my other photos to make theme cards. for example, the turbine photo below would make a whimsical "bon voyage" card, don't you think? we'll see if it happens. even if i only use them for my own card-giving, i think it would be a neat idea. unfortunately, i'm not very entreprenuerial. i need a business partner to take my ideas and market them to people who have money to spend.
Thanks hessie!
I really think you could be very successful. Photos speak to so many people, and we're able to identify with different characteristics of them for different reasons. Thats your ticket - and what will get people to buy.
All you need, me thinks, is buying some nice cardstock with envelopes, and start gluing. Even better if you limit edition them, and initial them by hand. Stick them in those glassine envelopes, and you are good to go for several bucks a piece. Neat too if each had a nifty caption underneath as well.
Hit up arts/crafts stores, and especially tourist stores in Vancouver since many of your shots feature the city. Maybe leave some cards there on consignment. It wont take long to build up some reputation, and have them calling you to restock!
Good luck! ;)