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How to sell photography?

I am an amateur photographer,but I would like to know if anyone knows how to get your foot in the door with photography? I would like to sell some of my picture but I don't know how. I have tried reading different books but no really tells you where to start. I am going to be entering some of my pictures in our county fair but that is just for fun :). Please, if anyone can help me I would really appreciate it. If you are someone who has been in my position, I would love to hear your story. Thank you very much for you advise.

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1. I'm not quite sure with photography, but try out deviantart.com its an art community that has the options to sell prints, bookmarks, mousepads, mugs you name it. So have a go there and its an alright starting point for amateurs.
2. Hi, midnight_dolphin_star, If you do a google search on "stock photo", you will find many stock photos sites which you can submit. These sites provide free registration and free upload. If anyone download or buy your photos, they will pay you. The challenge is shooting the right type of photos they want. And they are readily reject photos which do not meet their criteria. You can submit the same photo to most of these site, just make sure that, the photo is not exclusive to them. Recently, I came across this site http://www.cansellphotoonline.com. The site claims that we can earn up to $250 per day, just be taking photos. It also claims that it would provide a guide on how we overcome the challenges and other ways of making money by selling photos. I hope this would be helpful to you. Maybe you would like to go to this site http://www.cansellphotoonline.com to find out more.
3. exact same situation. i know what i should be dooing, i just need to get some decent pics to sell :p you need to make yourself seen. upload them all to flickr.com, then join groups, chat, and make yourself known. the same with deviantart.com. also stock photography. although these arnt bought from ladies who want your pic in their living room, theyre bought by website builders and companies who want them for advertising. so, try istockphoto, they even tell you what types of photos they need. all the best. i hope you make it... its a hard nut to crack this photography selling eh!
4. The County Fair is a EXCELLENT place to start. The fun is seeing your work hanging, people looking at it, making comments and buying it (hopefully).. Do you have a area where there are Flea Markets on a regular bases..? How about street fairs..? Shops set up to take stuff on consignment like art and stuff..? I bet if you look, you will find..! Go to the ol' hippy artsi fartsi district most any city has and look around. Ask questions on putting work there for sale and how much of a % do they take. Most cities have art galleries from small converted houses to large commercial buildings, go check them out.. Doesn't hurt to ask, but one thing is sure, they won't come to you. Check out these lil ma and pa restaurants you see all over town and out in the country. Go in, have a cup of coffee and look around. Do they have blank wall space..? Hmmmmm, as the jaw is rubbed.. Do you have photographs that could match their decor ? Would they be willing to do consignment sales and if so, you offer a % you would be willing to share with them. One thing you will need to do tho and that is get a portfolio together. Have some work framed, others in sleeves and in a portfolio case. I get a lot of my 11x14 frames at the local $1.00 stores, touch them up sometimes, maybe even re-spray them a new color, drop in a 8x10 centered on the 11x14 and charge from $35 to $85 each. I "might" have 4 or 5 bucks in the while thing, plus a lil time. I do my own printing, framing, etc to keep the $$ down. If I had to pay someone else to do this I would have to double my prices. Keep the money for yourself and learn how to do it. Remember, it's to be fun.... Bob - Tucson
5. I was in the same position half a year ago. The important thing is to remain optimistic and to continue taking photos, do it little by little, that way every achievement will encourage you to go forward. My break came when I started e-mailing and meeting photographers that were successful. I'd ask them if I could work for free as an assistant or if I could show them my work. Sooner or later, you'll find someone with a big heart and who's willing to help. I was lucky enough to meet some amazing people. Not only did I learn from them, but because they believed in my work, they helped me understand better how everything works. About two months ago, one of them helped me get in touch with a reputable magazine (others work fine as well, but back then I used to do things for free, just for the hell of it, and to have some "accomplishments" on my CV). Now I'm working as free-lance photographer, and have had my photos published in a magazine and a book. I'm getting more offers week by week, and it's amazing how everything is coming one after the other. Ultimately it depends on what kind of photos you take, what equipment you have and what people you meet. It is important to make a good first impression, to be reliable and punctual. Little by little you build your reputation. Best of luck :)