That's what I'm trying to do. Makes perfect sense, start locally. I also have a corporate job - that I love - but I wouldn't mind to be a full time photographer. Thanks!
I always look forward to your weekly clips, and this was a real gem. I'm happy just to improve my skills because at 64 years, I've had enough careers (optical craftsman, forensic scientist, web design) for now. But for those starting out... absolutely terrific suggestions! I've thought about selling my work just because it would give me a real thrill to have done so, and have considered your #2 suggestion, several times. Time I did that again, I think.
MARK-- For 57 yrs I've photographed nothing but High School Sports! As you know you can't make a lot of money! So a gentleman who owns a big restaurant in my small town here in CF Montana and wanted me to put some photos up in his Restaurant, but no sports photos! What do I do? I traveled the western part of the state to try landscape photography! By golly, MARK I really liked it and put up 15 Canvas Framed Prints and have sold prints ranging from 200-- 600 dollars! MARK, I'm 77 yrs old and having the of my life! love your videos! Randy Bocksnick(Montana)
I appreciate your honesty of how you got started with your landscape photography business. All your videos show your genuine and honest way of teaching and sharing your experiences. Thank you!
I watch a lot of photography-related UA-cam videos and you are the first one to address the question of "how do you make money as a landscape photographer." Thanks, as I've said before, you are a very good explainer. I watch all of your videos.
Incredible! I am French. In 1978, I was shooting at Pinehurst, NC. My first clay pigeons shooting. It destroyed my shoulder. Two months travelling in the USA when you are 16 only, it was a wonderful experience. I am old now... I remember well North Carolina, magnifique! Thanks for remembering me these moments.
Thanks for very valuable tips! Also I must say I love your pronounciation and speech tone in general. It's very smooth and nice to listen to. Thumbs up! 🙂
I share your journey though I am at the start of it. I'm a keen amateur but work in corporate. I'm working hard and saving all my money to invest in some passive income, then I'm going to try my best to become a pro photographer but it is a very tough industry in my country because people are mostly poor and won't spend money on photography - but it is my greatest love, and I'll always regret it if I don't try. Thank you so much for this kind of content. It inspires me, as does your journey in general.
I dont have many subscribs on youtube but i definetley love the content you create. I would love to thank every one of the guys that gave you the opurtunity to be what you are now. Thank you all.
This video is probably going to change some people's future.... I certainly know that one of those people is going to be ME... THANK YOU SR... you are an inspiration...
Great advice, nicely done. I really enjoy how you keep your video's short, more and more UA-cam people seem to be moving past 15 minutes to 30 or more and yet there is no more info, just b-roll, so again THANKS.
Terrific and helpful video, Mark. This is just the kind of advice aspiring photographers need and rarely hear. Just super help. I admire your courage and perseverance to move from the safety of the corporate to doing something that you loved and invigorates and inspires you. That had to be a huge "gut check" for you and kudos to your wife and family for backing you up and encouraging you to take a leap. Way to go! And as a potential follow-on video, what did you learn to NOT do as you started out? Where did you spin your wheels? What did you find people did not want to see / buy? What paths did you go down that were dead ends that led you to nowhere? Thank you again and I'm so happy for you. And we all in this community greatly enjoy your tutorials and advice and teachings. Best wishes for continued success. P.S. I'm a transplanted North Carolinian and Go Dawgs!
Thank you Mark. I have had a lack of confidence starting my photography business and your videos always help to inspire me and keep me going. It’s scary but seeing what you’ve done and seeing your examples really gets me going. Thank you times a million for putting all of this amazing information and content out. Have a wonderful day!
Very informative and helpful video. More of this kind of video on the business side of photography would be greatly appreciated. There aren’t many of this type of informative videos out there. Keep up the excellent work!
I really appreciate the honesty and willingness to share the details of things like how much you make, how you got started, etc. I wish more photographers would do that.
Yes! This is so helpful! I’ve been a migraine sufferer and holding a normal 9-5 job has been a struggle and I’m looking at photography as a new source of income for myself. I feel like I have some tools to get started now, so thank you!!
this is great info that ive been looking for, with context that helps alot, and its not mixed in with a vlog like many other's videos.. thanks so much!
Great video Mark! Its a subject we don't hear about often enough. The thought of transitioning into full time professional photography is indeed daunting for many. Your useful ideas certainly help lower the anxiety. Thanks so much for that.
Thank you for all of your tips and tricks, I've written down and taken notes on all of your (business of landscape photography) videos. Full of added value and ROI! Thanks Mark! I am from Charlotte! NC landscape photographers unite!
Mark, the things you told here, not many talk about those initial days. Such things most people keep hidden. Great to know from your experiences and these are very helpful
You always have some great tips and love that you don’t mind sharing your “secrets” There’s to many photographers that are afraid to share their success tips!
Oh, I wasn't aware the super thanks auto posted a comment. The "Thanks!" seems real impersonal of me so allow me to say; really appreciate the knowledge you share, Mark. It has made a bug difference to my photography. All the best.
Thank you for the tips. I started going to an event at the downtown area in my city to sell my prints. I haven't had much luck selling prints but I've had a lot of people ask me if I have business cards. I didn't have any but I told them my Instagram handle. I started working on a Squarespace website since it'll be another way to sell prints and makes me look more professional. So my personal tip to anyone who wants to start selling prints is to set up a website and get business cards. I wasn't sure what prints were going to sell so I started off with a variety of small prints that range from different subjects and moods to find out what sells best. From that I learned that people love the local wildlife and as Mark suggested local icons. I've lucked out this year because the owner of the office that my sister works at really loved my photos so I was able to sell about 10 metal prints to the office. Once I get my business cards made I'm going to place them at the office for their patients interested in my photos! Now I'm thinking I should do my own video on this subject though I'm not a full time photographer.
Hello fellow North Carolinian! Thank you for sharing your insights Mark! I recently reached out to a local country club about selling my photos in the Pro Shop...but your video definitely gave me even more encouragement to reach out to some other local businesses. I also love your free workshop idea...a great way to get experience, meet new people, and maybe receive a little unexpected tip!
Great information Mark! My daughter runs an apartment complex in Florida and she asked her HQ if she could put up some of my photos with price tags and contact info and she did and Ive actually sold a few. So yes simple steps but it does work and help
Excellent video as always! One thing I have seen so many times is artists (not just photographers) selling their work way too cheap. If you don't believe your work is worth more, why should anyone else? I remember reading an article few years back about a guy who was selling photo prints almost at cost! At someone's advise he increased the price 500-1000% depending on what it was. His sales jumped up! If it costs you $15 to make a print and you sell it for $20, the value of your work is just $5! You need to sell a lot of volume to make any money. If you sell the print for $200, then you are valuating your work at $185. People will look at that and be more interested. And you will earn 37 times more for each piece sold - I.e. instead of making 37 sales, you just have to make one and can put more time and money in marketing.
Thanks, Mark. You gave me some ideas. I'm a fledgling landscape photographer and like you I have a full time job but soon will be retired. Well, you see where this is going. I enjoy your channel.
This is really good advice. I have some, what I believe, really good photographs but haven't really tried selling them. Oh, I have a web site, but it's not generating anything other than expense. The problem I have is that I'm an extreme introvert. I can be 'on' when I need to be. My whole career has pretty much been in management positions and I've done well at that but it's not my natural persona. I really don't enjoy being around people at all and the thought of cold-calling on businesses or holding workshops is just not something I'm willing to do. I don't even attend workshops as I know there will be other people there! I pursue photography as a way to get away from people and just be by myself. I'm not naïve - I know I'm never going to be able to sell anything if I avoid people like the plague but that's just how I am. I enjoy creating my art, though, so that will just have be enough. Anyway, I love your channel and really have learned a lot from it. Thanks for producing such great content for us!
I just got back from North Carolina Sunday evening and it was absolutely so beautiful coming from north Georgia and exploring there I was at awhh for how beautiful it truly is
hey there - awesome video and great ideas. I did something very similar to get my hand in and name out for event photography! For the first 3 years I volunteered my services for free and got to know how to do things, etc. and I got to know many different folks. I still do volunteer but I also get paid nicely to do corporate and community events. Lots of fun learning and I worked out a lot of the bugs and let me tell you there were a lot of bugs. So now I'm going to follow your ideas for my next journey into landscape photography. Thank you for sharing - take care and be safe out there....
Hey Mark - Saw your post on Instagram along with the link to your UA-cam video. The video had 3 great tips that would be useful to a beginner landscape photographer and even for someone with experience who needs a means to refresh their business into new revenue streams.
Hi! Mark, Great information. You seem to provide me the information I'm excited about and apply to my landscape and nature photography. A long-time follower of yours. Regards Richard/Metro Photo Photography
Great video as always Mark! I'm curious as to what you were charging for the photos you presented to the local coffee shops and restaurants in the beginning? Did you take it a step further and ask them to display some of your work for sale? Enjoy Iceland, the Instagram posts are awesome!
Find local photographers who are popular and have web sites. Look at their Etsy stores. Those are 2 easy ways to find out where to start with pricing. The sky is the limit with art but I personally have no plans to be a douchey "limited edition" artist, especially with digital files. When Burger King wants to know what to charge for the new Whopper they send a bunch of people over to McDonald's to see what they are charging.
This episode was so helpful and encouraging! And… it worked! I didn’t make money, but I DID get my photo featured as the FB cover photo for a local wetland nature area! They used it (with proper credit, of course) after I shared it on their page. That’s a really exciting step for a hobbyist like me! Thank you!
Thank you Mark for telling us how you got started in landscape photography. I've been thinking of trying to sell images as a side gig and your tips are much appreciated.
Great info. Think you could follow up with additional tips for making those activities successful? Tips for your first workshop, what makes a good photo of an iconic scene, etc. Love learning these thing from you Mark!
Hi Mark, I do post some of my pictures to friends on Facebook, I had one problem with someone using one of my pictures in a news magazine without credit which was our agreement. Since then I always put my watermark on any pictures I post. I have heard other photographers have had this problem. I don't ask for money unless there is an agreement for a party or event. It's more therapy for me but like they say money talks! Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video, Mark. I find myself in this exact position you describe in this video and I can definitely use all of these ideas and action them almost straight away, as I've found a great print lab (that has a completely carbon neutral operation to boot) and really want to start getting my work out there. In mentioning that you offered to photograph local icons for local businesses you also confirmed a possible business direction I'd been thinking about; bespoke landscape photography. I wasn't sure how workable and idea that would be, but hearing it from you has given me a whole bunch of confidence. I hope you are well, Case
This is the video I have been waiting for, I knew all this stuff but I am the perennial procrastinator, this might just be the video that makes it happen,as always thanks for sharing Mark.
Hey Mark -- great video!! Although I have to say, I've literally never noticed that you don't introduce yourself 😂 Thinking about it, I don't think many of the photographers I watch on here do... As strange as it sounds, I think it might make it feel more personable or friendly without the intro? Like, we just all know each other and are sitting down for a chat about our passion? Don't know. Anyways, I do have a few questions, if they aren't a bother 🙂 1 - I see others have asked about pricing of the framed prints, which was one question I also have. 2 - This question is kind of related to #1...How big were your prints? I can see size being a factor that plays into a certain business buying the artwork. 3 - How long had you been shooting before you tried these things? In particular, leading workshops (even free ones) implies you have enough know-how to share with others. I'm curious when that tipping point was for you, and how you figured out you could be that sort of content creator rather than just a content consumer.
It is a really helpful video. I want to start my youtube channel based on landscape photography and your experience and tips are excellent in order to get me started. I believe that I can use lots of places around my home, being positioned between two National parks 😀 and with your suggestions start in a good way. Thanks Mark!
Hi Mark, great advice. I need to knock the dust off my camera and get busy. I remember Pinehurst, as we were station at Pope AFB late 1996-2001. We are now living down in central Alabama. We are headed on vacation soon down to the beach...... yes I WILL be bringing my camera.
Great advice Mark! I have been moving towards those things with wildlife and nature photography while doing some portraits as well. Fingers crossed that I can start making enough money to recoup my investment and upgrade somewhat. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Mark, always helpful and inspiring. I'll going the chorus and ask how much ti charge for the prints. Also, what size print is more common? Thanks again.
Thanks for the tips, Mark. I have just quit my teaching job because of the stress and would like to do photography as a career if possible, so tips like these are really useful👍
Great info as usual! Something I did was to print off some of my shots of Southern Arizona (where I'm located) and donate them to the church my folks attend (in Northern Arizona) for a raffle. I made sure to sign, number, date and include my website address (the site doesn't exist anymore, but you get the idea) on each print. I had several sizes of each photo, including several postcard-ready prints. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only did all of my prints get raffled off, but I gained some traffic on my site and even made a few sales (plus I was able to attain that warm fuzzy feeling knowing that all of the proceeds from the raffle went to a food kitchen that worked with the church). The prints didn't cost much (I think I used Wal Mart's print shop), and I got a bit of exposure!
Now I finally know your name 😂. In seriousness. They way autoplay or using a queue works its easy to not know those details. But I enjoy this channel. In the lockdown period the quality of photography videos went rock bottom. But your channel stayed solid and is one of my favorites. In the lockdown my and my biz partner had like 30 peeps paid walks and workshops. Right now its more like 5-8. Which is fine. Projects rebounded a lot luckily.
you looked so handsome without the beard. something that works is if you are on linkedin and you show you're work some businesses would like to buy your product. 500 for a large print you can get. for portrait work they will hire you too but that is more a per hour thing. just build that name around you and keep talking about your latest work and put in your tagline that you are available for photography.
Great Tips! Thank you for sharing these with us! I was an aspiring wildlife photographer, but since I started watching your videos, I have become an aspiring landscape photographer. Now looking for a new landscape camera and lens that is under US$2K.
Really hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
That was really useful! Great ideas, thanks 👍🏴
That's what I'm trying to do. Makes perfect sense, start locally. I also have a corporate job - that I love - but I wouldn't mind to be a full time photographer. Thanks!
How did you decide on the prices of what you offered?
I always look forward to your weekly clips, and this was a real gem. I'm happy just to improve my skills because at 64 years, I've had enough careers (optical craftsman, forensic scientist, web design) for now. But for those starting out... absolutely terrific suggestions! I've thought about selling my work just because it would give me a real thrill to have done so, and have considered your #2 suggestion, several times. Time I did that again, I think.
@@metalmick99 great information
MARK-- For 57 yrs I've photographed nothing but High School Sports! As you know you can't make a lot of money! So a gentleman who owns a big restaurant in my small town here in CF Montana and wanted me to put some photos up in his Restaurant, but no sports photos! What do I do? I traveled the western part of the state to try landscape photography! By golly, MARK I really liked it and put up 15 Canvas Framed Prints and have sold prints ranging from 200-- 600 dollars! MARK, I'm 77 yrs old and having the of my life! love your videos! Randy Bocksnick(Montana)
Why are you so lazy about answering my replies?? Randy Bocksnick(Montana)
I appreciate your honesty of how you got started with your landscape photography business. All your videos show your genuine and honest way of teaching and sharing your experiences. Thank you!
I watch a lot of photography-related UA-cam videos and you are the first one to address the question of "how do you make money as a landscape photographer." Thanks, as I've said before, you are a very good explainer. I watch all of your videos.
Incredible! I am French. In 1978, I was shooting at Pinehurst, NC. My first clay pigeons shooting. It destroyed my shoulder. Two months travelling in the USA when you are 16 only, it was a wonderful experience. I am old now... I remember well North Carolina, magnifique! Thanks for remembering me these moments.
Thanks for very valuable tips! Also I must say I love your pronounciation and speech tone in general. It's very smooth and nice to listen to. Thumbs up! 🙂
I share your journey though I am at the start of it. I'm a keen amateur but work in corporate. I'm working hard and saving all my money to invest in some passive income, then I'm going to try my best to become a pro photographer but it is a very tough industry in my country because people are mostly poor and won't spend money on photography - but it is my greatest love, and I'll always regret it if I don't try. Thank you so much for this kind of content. It inspires me, as does your journey in general.
I dont have many subscribs on youtube but i definetley love the content you create. I would love to thank every one of the guys that gave you the opurtunity to be what you are now. Thank you all.
This video is probably going to change some people's future.... I certainly know that one of those people is going to be ME... THANK YOU SR... you are an inspiration...
Great advice, nicely done. I really enjoy how you keep your video's short, more and more UA-cam people seem to be moving past 15 minutes to 30 or more and yet there is no more info, just b-roll, so again THANKS.
Terrific and helpful video, Mark. This is just the kind of advice aspiring photographers need and rarely hear. Just super help. I admire your courage and perseverance to move from the safety of the corporate to doing something that you loved and invigorates and inspires you. That had to be a huge "gut check" for you and kudos to your wife and family for backing you up and encouraging you to take a leap. Way to go!
And as a potential follow-on video, what did you learn to NOT do as you started out? Where did you spin your wheels? What did you find people did not want to see / buy? What paths did you go down that were dead ends that led you to nowhere?
Thank you again and I'm so happy for you. And we all in this community greatly enjoy your tutorials and advice and teachings. Best wishes for continued success.
P.S. I'm a transplanted North Carolinian and Go Dawgs!
You have an amazing clarity to speak and explain things, I have enjoyed the video because of it. thank you for sharing!
Spot on with the subject of this week’s video Mark! Hope you make more like this one or even one on how to put a workshop together!
Thanks for the idea Jackie!
Thank you Mark. I have had a lack of confidence starting my photography business and your videos always help to inspire me and keep me going. It’s scary but seeing what you’ve done and seeing your examples really gets me going. Thank you times a million for putting all of this amazing information and content out. Have a wonderful day!
Take the first step. Great advice for someone getting started. With anything.
Very informative and helpful video. More of this kind of video on the business side of photography would be greatly appreciated. There aren’t many of this type of informative videos out there. Keep up the excellent work!
I really appreciate the honesty and willingness to share the details of things like how much you make, how you got started, etc. I wish more photographers would do that.
Hey - really enjoy your videos. Honest and straight forward with a passion for what you do. Keep it up!
Thank you, Mark. Get content as always. You give solid ideas that I believe will work. No more excuses about how to get noticed.
Excellent food for thought! Thanks Mark!
Postcard carousel at the gas station. You sparked a great memory of the family cross-country trip in 1971. The tips were awesome. Thanks Mark!!
Great to hear you enjoyed it!
Mark… Loved this video. Helped me see a little clearer path to making the jump to at least part time from hobby. Really appreciate it.
Yes! This is so helpful! I’ve been a migraine sufferer and holding a normal 9-5 job has been a struggle and I’m looking at photography as a new source of income for myself. I feel like I have some tools to get started now, so thank you!!
THANK YOU!! PERFECT timing for me! Your content is VERY HELPFUL!! 👍👍👍👍
this is great info that ive been looking for, with context that helps alot, and its not mixed in with a vlog like many other's videos.. thanks so much!
I like how the accent lights on the wall match your shirt and the lamps match your watch band.
Great video mark! I love the workshop idea
So glad to follow you. Huge respect and admiration!
Great video Mark! Its a subject we don't hear about often enough. The thought of transitioning into full time professional photography is indeed daunting for many. Your useful ideas certainly help lower the anxiety. Thanks so much for that.
Great to hear this Dave - thank you!
Thank you for all of your tips and tricks, I've written down and taken notes on all of your (business of landscape photography) videos. Full of added value and ROI! Thanks Mark! I am from Charlotte! NC landscape photographers unite!
Mark, this is excellent, so helpful. I really appreciate giving all of us how to take the first of smallest but nonetheless first step. Thank you!
Mark, the things you told here, not many talk about those initial days. Such things most people keep hidden. Great to know from your experiences and these are very helpful
You always have some great tips and love that you don’t mind sharing your “secrets”
There’s to many photographers that are afraid to share their success tips!
Always happy too!
Thank you again for everything you do Mark!!
Thanks!
Oh, I wasn't aware the super thanks auto posted a comment. The "Thanks!" seems real impersonal of me so allow me to say; really appreciate the knowledge you share, Mark. It has made a bug difference to my photography. All the best.
Great information. Thank you, Mark.
Thank you for the tips. I started going to an event at the downtown area in my city to sell my prints. I haven't had much luck selling prints but I've had a lot of people ask me if I have business cards. I didn't have any but I told them my Instagram handle. I started working on a Squarespace website since it'll be another way to sell prints and makes me look more professional. So my personal tip to anyone who wants to start selling prints is to set up a website and get business cards. I wasn't sure what prints were going to sell so I started off with a variety of small prints that range from different subjects and moods to find out what sells best. From that I learned that people love the local wildlife and as Mark suggested local icons. I've lucked out this year because the owner of the office that my sister works at really loved my photos so I was able to sell about 10 metal prints to the office. Once I get my business cards made I'm going to place them at the office for their patients interested in my photos! Now I'm thinking I should do my own video on this subject though I'm not a full time photographer.
My first published by my golf club and are on the walls to this day 👍😉
Thanks Mark, some great advice!!
Hello fellow North Carolinian! Thank you for sharing your insights Mark! I recently reached out to a local country club about selling my photos in the Pro Shop...but your video definitely gave me even more encouragement to reach out to some other local businesses. I also love your free workshop idea...a great way to get experience, meet new people, and maybe receive a little unexpected tip!
Some helpful advice Mark, thanks. Hope Iceland was spectacular!
awesome help/ advice i am just starting out this really helps knowing im not alone in how to proceed from scratch
Definitely, this is a really amazing transition and successful landscape photographer. Wish you good luck.
Great information Mark! My daughter runs an apartment complex in Florida and she asked her HQ if she could put up some of my photos with price tags and contact info and she did and Ive actually sold a few. So yes simple steps but it does work and help
Excellent video as always! One thing I have seen so many times is artists (not just photographers) selling their work way too cheap. If you don't believe your work is worth more, why should anyone else? I remember reading an article few years back about a guy who was selling photo prints almost at cost! At someone's advise he increased the price 500-1000% depending on what it was. His sales jumped up!
If it costs you $15 to make a print and you sell it for $20, the value of your work is just $5! You need to sell a lot of volume to make any money. If you sell the print for $200, then you are valuating your work at $185. People will look at that and be more interested. And you will earn 37 times more for each piece sold - I.e. instead of making 37 sales, you just have to make one and can put more time and money in marketing.
Thanks, Mark. You gave me some ideas. I'm a fledgling landscape photographer and like you I have a full time job but soon will be retired. Well, you see where this is going. I enjoy your channel.
Thanks again for sharing your stories, really appreciated Mark!
You gave several practical examples, thank you. Would like to see more in related themes.
Thank you Mark, this video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you for this inspirational video.
Glad to hear this!
This was a very helpful and positive video on how to get started and given me some food for thought.
This is really good advice. I have some, what I believe, really good photographs but haven't really tried selling them. Oh, I have a web site, but it's not generating anything other than expense. The problem I have is that I'm an extreme introvert. I can be 'on' when I need to be. My whole career has pretty much been in management positions and I've done well at that but it's not my natural persona. I really don't enjoy being around people at all and the thought of cold-calling on businesses or holding workshops is just not something I'm willing to do. I don't even attend workshops as I know there will be other people there! I pursue photography as a way to get away from people and just be by myself. I'm not naïve - I know I'm never going to be able to sell anything if I avoid people like the plague but that's just how I am. I enjoy creating my art, though, so that will just have be enough. Anyway, I love your channel and really have learned a lot from it. Thanks for producing such great content for us!
I just got back from North Carolina Sunday evening and it was absolutely so beautiful coming from north Georgia and exploring there I was at awhh for how beautiful it truly is
Thanks for the great suggestions!
Great advice Mark! Another excellent video for those of us who are wondering what might be next or in our landscape photo future. Thanks 🙏
Hi Mark, Another great video, Great tips, I always look forward to your next video. Thank you
hey there - awesome video and great ideas. I did something very similar to get my hand in and name out for event photography! For the first 3 years I volunteered my services for free and got to know how to do things, etc. and I got to know many different folks. I still do volunteer but I also get paid nicely to do corporate and community events. Lots of fun learning and I worked out a lot of the bugs and let me tell you there were a lot of bugs. So now I'm going to follow your ideas for my next journey into landscape photography. Thank you for sharing - take care and be safe out there....
Hey Mark - Saw your post on Instagram along with the link to your UA-cam video. The video had 3 great tips that would be useful to a beginner landscape photographer and even for someone with experience who needs a means to refresh their business into new revenue streams.
Hi! Mark, Great information. You seem to provide me the information I'm excited about and apply to my landscape and nature photography. A long-time follower of yours. Regards Richard/Metro Photo Photography
Mark, love the channel. Just wondering, in your photography journeyhow you learned about editing/post processing? Thank you.
Great video as always Mark! I'm curious as to what you were charging for the photos you presented to the local coffee shops and restaurants in the beginning? Did you take it a step further and ask them to display some of your work for sale? Enjoy Iceland, the Instagram posts are awesome!
Following.... I had the same questions 😊👍
Same question. I wouldn’t have clue as pricing.
Also following...not sure what I'd charge either?!
Exactly what i was wondering too...
Find local photographers who are popular and have web sites. Look at their Etsy stores. Those are 2 easy ways to find out where to start with pricing. The sky is the limit with art but I personally have no plans to be a douchey "limited edition" artist, especially with digital files. When Burger King wants to know what to charge for the new Whopper they send a bunch of people over to McDonald's to see what they are charging.
This episode was so helpful and encouraging! And… it worked! I didn’t make money, but I DID get my photo featured as the FB cover photo for a local wetland nature area! They used it (with proper credit, of course) after I shared it on their page. That’s a really exciting step for a hobbyist like me! Thank you!
Thanks as always for a great video! I love the ideas and the concept to start simple and local.
Thank you Mark for telling us how you got started in landscape photography. I've been thinking of trying to sell images as a side gig and your tips are much appreciated.
Great info. Think you could follow up with additional tips for making those activities successful? Tips for your first workshop, what makes a good photo of an iconic scene, etc. Love learning these thing from you Mark!
Thank you Mark!!
thank you for the ideas!
Great video as always! 😊
Thanks for Sharing Mark!
Hi Mark, I do post some of my pictures to friends on Facebook, I had one problem with someone using one of my pictures in a news magazine without credit which was our agreement. Since then I always put my watermark on any pictures I post. I have heard other photographers have had this problem. I don't ask for money unless there is an agreement for a party or event. It's more therapy for me but like they say money talks! Thanks!
Really needed to hear this now, thanks Mark.
Great Video Mark
I'm trying to make the leap but it's quite difficult here. I' ll take your tips and try to do something like that.
Tanks
Thank you so much for this video, Mark.
I find myself in this exact position you describe in this video and I can definitely use all of these ideas and action them almost straight away, as I've found a great print lab (that has a completely carbon neutral operation to boot) and really want to start getting my work out there. In mentioning that you offered to photograph local icons for local businesses you also confirmed a possible business direction I'd been thinking about; bespoke landscape photography. I wasn't sure how workable and idea that would be, but hearing it from you has given me a whole bunch of confidence.
I hope you are well,
Case
This is the video I have been waiting for, I knew all this stuff but I am the perennial procrastinator, this might just be the video that makes it happen,as always thanks for sharing Mark.
Love the videos with some great ideas.
Ahhh you are about 2 hrs away from me. Would have loved to attend those free meetups!!! Thanks for your content!
Thanks Mark!
Thanks mark great advice
Great tips, Mark.
Thanks for sharing this information Mark
Of course - happy to do it!
Hey Mark -- great video!! Although I have to say, I've literally never noticed that you don't introduce yourself 😂 Thinking about it, I don't think many of the photographers I watch on here do... As strange as it sounds, I think it might make it feel more personable or friendly without the intro? Like, we just all know each other and are sitting down for a chat about our passion? Don't know.
Anyways, I do have a few questions, if they aren't a bother 🙂
1 - I see others have asked about pricing of the framed prints, which was one question I also have.
2 - This question is kind of related to #1...How big were your prints? I can see size being a factor that plays into a certain business buying the artwork.
3 - How long had you been shooting before you tried these things? In particular, leading workshops (even free ones) implies you have enough know-how to share with others. I'm curious when that tipping point was for you, and how you figured out you could be that sort of content creator rather than just a content consumer.
It is a really helpful video. I want to start my youtube channel based on landscape photography and your experience and tips are excellent in order to get me started. I believe that I can use lots of places around my home, being positioned between two National parks 😀 and with your suggestions start in a good way. Thanks Mark!
Great video Mark! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and journey with us. Hope you have an amazing time in Iceland.
Thanks so much Joel!
Very motivating and inspiring video.
Hi Mark, great advice. I need to knock the dust off my camera and get busy. I remember Pinehurst, as we were station at Pope AFB late 1996-2001.
We are now living down in central Alabama. We are headed on vacation soon down to the beach...... yes I WILL be bringing my camera.
Great video,I live in Edinburgh Scotland,I have a few icons to photography,wonder if it would work. Keep up the great work
Great advice Mark! I have been moving towards those things with wildlife and nature photography while doing some portraits as well. Fingers crossed that I can start making enough money to recoup my investment and upgrade somewhat. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Mark, always helpful and inspiring. I'll going the chorus and ask how much ti charge for the prints. Also, what size print is more common? Thanks again.
Very kind of you to share these tips.
Always happy to do it Wim!
Thanks for the tips, Mark. I have just quit my teaching job because of the stress and would like to do photography as a career if possible, so tips like these are really useful👍
Good, practical info.
Good tips! Thanks for sharing these. It can be intimidating to know how to make that leap.
Thanks Craig - that's for sure- hope the video helps!
thank you very much! that helps a lot :)
Great info as usual! Something I did was to print off some of my shots of Southern Arizona (where I'm located) and donate them to the church my folks attend (in Northern Arizona) for a raffle. I made sure to sign, number, date and include my website address (the site doesn't exist anymore, but you get the idea) on each print. I had several sizes of each photo, including several postcard-ready prints. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only did all of my prints get raffled off, but I gained some traffic on my site and even made a few sales (plus I was able to attain that warm fuzzy feeling knowing that all of the proceeds from the raffle went to a food kitchen that worked with the church). The prints didn't cost much (I think I used Wal Mart's print shop), and I got a bit of exposure!
That's a fantastic, out of the box, idea!
Great pointers Mark. What other places other than coffee shops, hotels, and restaurants have you had success selling to?
Now I finally know your name 😂. In seriousness. They way autoplay or using a queue works its easy to not know those details. But I enjoy this channel. In the lockdown period the quality of photography videos went rock bottom. But your channel stayed solid and is one of my favorites.
In the lockdown my and my biz partner had like 30 peeps paid walks and workshops. Right now its more like 5-8. Which is fine. Projects rebounded a lot luckily.
Great video. Alot of modest tips and insight.
many thanks Steven!
you looked so handsome without the beard. something that works is if you are on linkedin and you show you're work some businesses would like to buy your product. 500 for a large print you can get. for portrait work they will hire you too but that is more a per hour thing. just build that name around you and keep talking about your latest work and put in your tagline that you are available for photography.
This helped a lot. Thank you Mark.
Thanks Matthew!
Great Tips! Thank you for sharing these with us! I was an aspiring wildlife photographer, but since I started watching your videos, I have become an aspiring landscape photographer. Now looking for a new landscape camera and lens that is under US$2K.