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Nov 24, 2012 19:38 |  #1

Hello.

Recently my images have been getting some attention (requests for donations (one very large) from well known wildlife organizations, invitations to exhibit at a number of state park and similar gallery spaces) and so I am planning to begin attempting to sell at (said) galleries and art/craft fairs next year.

I'll be offering 8 x 10, matted 11 x 14, and framed (individually--not uniformly) 11 x 14 and 16 x 20 prints.

I've reviewed more general pricing information here and elsewhere and I'm sure to get strong suggestions from the gallery managers, but at this early stage I'm interested in knowing what others in a position similar to mine are charging.

I'm in New Jersey and have been shooting for about 4 years, mostly local species. Not a big wildlife/nature state but we do have Cape May, arguably the top birding location in the country, and that is one of the towns where I'll have an opportunity to sell. Still, I'm talking blue jays and butterflies and raccoons, not lions and tigers and bears... Okay, a few bears...

I shoot with a 40D and 7D and a 100-400 4.5/5.6 IS and 500 4.0 IS. Happy to disclose any other information.

I'm aware of the various expenses and am looking more for actual prices for similar work, not equations, etc.

I appreciate any consideration.
Brett

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Nov 24, 2012 19:56 |  #2

BTW, I'm using retail store--not custom--frames--most holding 11 x 14 images and costing between $45 and $65 (though I get most with a 50% discount).

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Nov 26, 2012 18:15 |  #3

I would figure at least 3x your total cost, more if you are selling as limited edition.




  
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Nov 26, 2012 20:56 |  #4
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Personally, I think the market is flooded with such photos. You need to have an extremely unique photo to stand out from the thousands already out there.

Price wise, I don't know...but make sure you cover all costs.




  
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