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Why Not Make Money Out Of Your Art?

Lynne Saarte

April 07, 2009

Have a digital camera and tripod? Have an eye for something that is aesthetically pleasing and unique? Have a passion for photography? Why not make money out of it?

Yes, you can pursue your hobby or your passion if you like, and make money at the same time by selling your art. You can create customized inspiration or humorous anecdotes through online poster printing. Print it; add a little border by framing it and voila! You've got something that is worth dollars.

But how do you penetrate the art market? In order to get people's attention and eventually sell your print posters, you have to be recognized in the field. Here's an exercise to consider. Choose a style and subject matter that you love, and are comfortable doing. Narrow it down from general to specific. Humans? Too general. Young kids? Too broad. Babies? You can still narrow it down. Babies in interesting setting and poses or in costumes? Then you have someone like Anne Geddes, the Australian born New Zealand photographer of cute and cuddly images of babies in interesting settings and poses. Her focus on a particular subject made her famous and her works are published and reproduced throughout the world on books, print posters, cards and much more. She created a niche for herself and became a symbol for baby photography.

The trick here is to focus, focus, focus (pun intended). You do not just focus your camera to get a good shot, you also have to focus on a particular material for your online poster printing for example, to create a niche for yourself. If you like birds then pursue it with a passion like John James Audabon. If you like to take photos of everyday American life then pursue it like Norman Rockwell. If you like to take pictures of depressing scenes then pursue it like Edwards Hopper. These famous American painters in the last century have withstood the test of time because they were known for their particular brand of art.

The idea is to force yourself to choose something and decide to stay with it long enough to be recognized. Do not get this wrong, you do not have to stay with a particular brand of art forever, just linger long enough to build a reputation for yourself.

You decide what you want to pursue. Just remember that you have to stick with it. Make your own brand of inspirational, funny or active print posters. Click and shoot until you find your own place in the wonderful world called artistic photography.

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