Hobbies And Interests
Things You'll Need
Instructions
Present your portfolio to small art and photography galleries who work with emerging artists and photographers. Find out when the next art show will be held and submission guidelines. Buyers and individuals looking to represent emerging artist frequent these events.
Open an online store. Sell your photography on a site that allows you to make a storefront for your prints. Make business cards with your contact information and store web address of where your prints are available.
Sell your photographs on online art market sites. This is a great option to have your work displayed on a site specifically for artists and photographers. You will have more exposure to gallery owners, buyers, interior designers and individuals simply looking for new art work.
Sell your prints at art shows and craft fairs. You can sell hundreds of prints at a craft fair while gaining exposure. Art shows are also ideal for selling prints; generally art shows cater to fine art photography and may expect your work to be displayed on fine art media such as canvas or lustre coated paper.
Visit boutique businesses and restaurants in your neighborhood. Sell individual prints to the owners to display in their store. Often you will receive a great response from small business owners as they will have fresh and original artwork other stores will not be able to duplicate. This can generate sales simply from their customers. Ask the owner if they would be interested in allowing you to leave promotional pieces with them.
Sell your work in small artsy, businesses and independent coffee shops. Speak to the business owners and ask if they would allow you to set up a small display with your prints. package them in plastic with your business cards and prices. Offer the business owner commission for the sale of your prints. Try to target stores that have a genuine interest in art, photography or crafts; their customers will also have a strong appreciation for photography.