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RE: [Digital BW] Business of Art Photography list?

2005-07-19 by Paul Roark

> >Great Idea!! I would be very happy to be a part of a forum that discusses
> >the business and pit falls of Fine Art photography. I know I have tons of
> >questions in that arena.
> 
> Shall I start one up then?
> 
> It's tough selling art photography in my part of the world (New Zealand)
> as people going into galleries want paintings. I've only sold two of about
> ten pics I've had in the local gallery in the last year and a bit.
> 
> All who want a 'Business of Art Photography' list, put up your hands - or
> email me - and we'll set it up.
> 
> Richard

It does sound interesting.  

Of course, being a cynic by nature, I think the most successful strategy
I've seen is to marry the daughter of the owner of the monopoly gallery in
the most beautiful national park in the country.  Guess who did this.

It doesn't hurt to be a great photographer either.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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