Episode 17 - Photo Prints and Making Money

Описание: In Episode 17 of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey dive deep into the business side of selling photographic prints. From pricing and production choices to fulfillment and customer service, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to make print sales work sustainably.

They discuss how to think about pricing beyond just cost, the pros and cons of printing your own work versus using a professional lab, and how different sales channels like online stores and art fairs shape your strategy. The episode also explores presentation, shipping, refunds, replacements, and the ongoing debate around limited edition prints.

If you are a photographer who sells prints or is thinking about adding print sales to your business, this episode is packed with real-world insights and practical considerations.

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RELATED LINKS
Red River Paper (affiliate link) - https://www.redrivercatalog.com/?a_ai...
NMFA - https://nmfa.io/
Shiny Prints (affiliate link) - https://shinyprints.com/c/JT8210
Matt Payne's print lab reviews - https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/...


CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and holiday episode confusion
00:35 Upcoming trip and recording timeline
01:22 Health update and busy fall schedule
02:17 Prints and photography contest
03:23 Website and SEO efforts
04:31 Business side of printing
06:46 Pricing your prints
07:37 Factors in pricing and market considerations
38:49 Third-party printing vs self-printing
44:17 Choosing sales channels: online store vs art fairs
45:12 Challenges of art fairs and local market dynamics
47:27 Deciding what to display and sell
48:53 Print store management and customer preferences
51:52 Importance of presentation in print sales
55:16 Shipping and fulfillment strategies
57:44 Handling customer service and communication
01:04:56 Refunds, replacements, and customer policies
01:10:09 Debating limited edition prints
01:20:56 Wrapping up and community engagement

LEARN MORE ABOUT MICHAEL'S PHOTOGRAPHY
https://www.michaelrungphotography.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT JEFFREY'S PHOTOGRAPHY
https://www.jeffreytadlock.com