How I Started Selling Prints of My Photos

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Scott French

Scott French

Күн бұрын

Real-world advice to elevate your photography and boost your print sales:
www.scottfrench.art/art-photo...
Video: Lots of requests for a video about how I sell my photography prints...so here it is! I retrace the ups and downs of how I built a small following-enough to start selling my work. I also walk you through some of the things you need to get your first sales! Let me know what you think in the comments. Like and subscribe if you found it helpful.
My Website: www.scottfrench.art
Instagram: / dscottfrench
Email: info@scottfrench.art
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@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Many of you have asked for more about how I sell my photography prints. So here it is - just in time for the peak art-buying season! If there's enough interest, I'll do a series of more in-depth videos on this topic. Let me know!
@boristahmasian9604
@boristahmasian9604 7 ай бұрын
I am interested. As a photographer who is trying to start selling my work, your video was the inspiration I needed. Content and production value of your video is first class. I do not do videos but I have been around video guys and film makers a lot and I know the good stuff when I see it. I am surprised you don't have a lot more subscribers. I subscribed and I am sending the link to your video to a few of my photographer friends to inspire them as well.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
@@boristahmasian9604 Thanks so much, Boris! Glad you enjoy my videos. I appreciate the support. I have a couple of other print marketing videos in the works :)
@boristahmasian9604
@boristahmasian9604 7 ай бұрын
@@scottfrenchart Looking forward to your videos. Thanks a bunch.
@MusicFed
@MusicFed 7 ай бұрын
There is definitely interest!! Great video!!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@roxikoko3744
@roxikoko3744 7 ай бұрын
The difference between you selling prints and most other photographers is that your images are exceptional.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much :) I appreciate the kind words.
@Oncewasgolden
@Oncewasgolden 7 ай бұрын
That is not correct. I have seen amazing photographers who sell nothing. The real difference is subject matter. If you pick the wrong subjects, you won’t gain any followers. I had a Instagram that got up to 650ish followers but was not making any sales from it. I just got the point where I got fed up. There are people on instagram doing selfies and getting millions of followers. And the selfies are not even that good in some cases. If he got sales it was because he captured subjects people liked. That is all. Not saying his images are bad. Just saying I have seen better images not sell.
@TheGoodContent37
@TheGoodContent37 7 ай бұрын
​@@OncewasgoldenDon't forget luck. It's extremely important. Simple luck is huge factor.
@roxikoko3744
@roxikoko3744 7 ай бұрын
@@Oncewasgolden I guess you didn’t see the words “most photographers” in my statement ? Scott is a great photographer. Every image stands on its own at the same time all images complimenting each other as a set and would look fantastic as a series on someone’s wall
@Jarrodpimental
@Jarrodpimental 7 ай бұрын
@@Oncewasgolden most photographers on Instagram are terrible and they are clones of other terrible photographers and they have 90k followers and sell books. It’s crazy.
@kelonphillips5376
@kelonphillips5376 7 ай бұрын
You nailed this video hands down. Straight to the point and very informative. 👊🏽👏👏
@guntherreissner5966
@guntherreissner5966 6 ай бұрын
Hi Scott, you have made my day. Thank you for this crash course on selling prints, it's the best and most honest I've seen. In the meantime I've watched all you other videos as well, very inspiring. Looking forward to you next video.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 6 ай бұрын
Hey Gunther, glad you found it helpful! Next one coming soon.
@journeyofaconfusedartist
@journeyofaconfusedartist 4 ай бұрын
Richard Prince may be on the hunt for your great photography to make a profit. Watch out my friend. I report on him in my art You Tube channel
@marlenezllner-manly8041
@marlenezllner-manly8041 3 ай бұрын
So much usable information - thank you so much for sharing!
@boristahmasian9604
@boristahmasian9604 7 ай бұрын
Scott, you made my day! I have been looking for a video like yours for sometime and have had no luck. This is by far the best crash course on selling photography I have ever seen. I have not had a chance to explore your site yet but I love the images you are showing in your video. Thanks a million.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much...Glad you found me :)
@teresas683
@teresas683 2 ай бұрын
Very gracious of you to offer all of your very helpful and concise information. 🙏🏻
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@milanv69
@milanv69 7 ай бұрын
This guy seems so genuine and light hearted. I just subscribed and I would almost like to think he smiled when he saw it. The same feeling I get when I get an Etsy notification that someone so much as favorited my work. Thank you for this video, Scott.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub and the kind words! Yes, I did smile when I saw this :)
@Anon54387
@Anon54387 7 ай бұрын
@@scottfrenchart I'm late to the party, but hopefully you'll see this or someone else that can answer this question. Some photos just work being cropped to a non-standard size. In that case, can one just put it on a mat board to bring it up to a standard frame size?
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
@@Anon54387 You can definitely do that. The matte board will have to be cut to the non-standard size. If the customer is framing the piece themselves, it's just a little easier (and cheaper) to buy off-the-shelf/ready-made frames and mattes.)
@enngee312
@enngee312 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for being one of those individuals who share really vital information and not just create a click-bait video to just gain followers and provide vague information. Thanks for sharing, I hope you have more ideas like this and that you share more with us who have no clue about what to do in circumstances like this! The best to you on your career!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Lots more coming, both on the channel and even more in the newsletter!
@stevesmith581
@stevesmith581 2 ай бұрын
Scott this is a great channel, I subscribed straight away, thanks for sharing your thoughts and efforts. I think the key takeaway here is consistency… keep marketing and building your mailing list. Top advice.
@rasecroel2366
@rasecroel2366 7 ай бұрын
This helped a lot...just finished my website,and about to start this adventure of selling ,printing my self,packing and shipping.....Im loving the process....thank you for your video...specially the pricing part....👏👏👏👏
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Good luck with everything!
@DelacruzDigital
@DelacruzDigital 7 ай бұрын
First time I've seen your videos, great video, very honest and straight to the point
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
@Buffenmeyer
@Buffenmeyer 7 ай бұрын
I like your down to earth candor. I’ll keep watching!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate you watching.
@robertmilici
@robertmilici 7 ай бұрын
Excellent work Scott! I’ll be checking out more of your videos!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Robert! I appreciate the support!
@chris_devlog
@chris_devlog 7 ай бұрын
I appreciate this video so much. I've been a photographer for so long and haven't tried to sell any of my stuff because it's overwhelming and I'm not business minded. Your video broke it down in a really nice way and has inspired me
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. Good luck!
@berkletheclownsvideos2461
@berkletheclownsvideos2461 7 ай бұрын
This was very helpful. I have been thinking about doing this very thing but lack the knowledge. I look forward to more videos from you regarding this topic.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! More to come.
@GiulioSciorio
@GiulioSciorio 7 ай бұрын
Scott, that was great! I’ve been a full-time professional photographer since 2005, shot international magazine covers, six-figure ad campaigns and have been sponsored by major photo industry companies and yet, I’ve never been able to sell a print. Thanks for the inspiration. Liked and subbed!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate the support. Never too late to start finding an audience for your prints.
@journeyofaconfusedartist
@journeyofaconfusedartist 4 ай бұрын
Why do you feel your photography prints do not sell? Obviously, you are acclaimed and well-respected. I feel you do not need to promote so have not the drive to promote. Maybe if all was taken away and you only had your creative skill to feed the family, your direction would change and you would sell prints. My You Tube channel investigated art like this.
@Michael_aguzman
@Michael_aguzman 3 ай бұрын
Love the explanation of your process. Thanks!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Handle1916
@Handle1916 2 ай бұрын
This is the best video I’ve seen recommending an online selling plan for artwork/photography. Many thanks 😊
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@SylviaPimental
@SylviaPimental 7 ай бұрын
Hi Scott, I appreciate this video. I just wanted to share that I have been selling my art as prints online since 2000. I found it was much better to outsource the printing because it takes a long time to perfectly pack and ship your prints. I found my printer by experimenting and testing out companies. The one I finally chose I've stayed with for all these years because that's all he does is print art, then packs it and ships it. And he does it well. When the customer receives their print the return address is mine so it looks like it came from me which is blind shipping.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that Sylvia! Yes, I've tested a lot of POD companies myself. Not always easy to find a good one.
@jenniferashley1111
@jenniferashley1111 6 ай бұрын
Which one do you use if you don't mind me asking? I've been doing research trying to decide on one.🤍
@kokomel23
@kokomel23 6 ай бұрын
Which print company do you use?
@thegoldenrealtygroupllc
@thegoldenrealtygroupllc 5 ай бұрын
@sylviapimental - who do you use to print?
@blueoceanproductions
@blueoceanproductions 5 ай бұрын
With print on demand, is your signature digitally written on the print? Or, does your client receive an unsigned print?
@user-if8bb5eq7p
@user-if8bb5eq7p 3 ай бұрын
I really like your calm delivery. This is a good video. Thank you for all the tips. Starting out with prices in the $100 range makes sense for new people.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
@stportraits7984
@stportraits7984 5 ай бұрын
insightful and helpful and you have a very pleasing/comforting voice, thank you for your time and effort
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! I appreciate the kind words.
@simmons88881
@simmons88881 Ай бұрын
I totally agree. Scott, your countenance separates you from the hoards of the shrill disingenuous.
@zenfolio
@zenfolio 7 ай бұрын
This is a great video with so much realistic and actionable information. Thanks Scott!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you think so.
@pll66
@pll66 5 ай бұрын
Great content and delivery! I’ve struggled with wondering if my photos are good enough to sell and breakout beyond putting them on a website. This has really been a great push knowing there is a process to follow when (if) I decide to take the plunge. Thank you so much!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Really glad it was helpful...you should take the plunge.
@dokollsolutionsinc
@dokollsolutionsinc 6 ай бұрын
This was very helpful and insightful Scott. I especially like the part about building own website and partnering up with a POD to sell own artwork. Thank you!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MariaMunoz-rz1nz
@MariaMunoz-rz1nz 5 ай бұрын
Your content is outstanding! Im also a photographer, but I only do portraits. I moved couple years ago to a new country and it’s been an uphill! But I’m not discouraged. I love the work! Thank you for your insights.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Glad you like the content. Good luck with everythng.
@manjay1000
@manjay1000 7 ай бұрын
You are so amazing! Thank you for making these videos.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
I appreciate the support. You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :)
@Acropolisss
@Acropolisss 20 күн бұрын
These are the type of videos that I love! Thank you!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 16 күн бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks
@Onward1969
@Onward1969 Ай бұрын
I just subscribed. You’re honest with no hype. I want to learn more. Thanks for making these types of videos.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@effinator
@effinator 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your insights. I've gotten most of these checked off my list, now it's time to just SEND IT! Happy holidays 🎄
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
Happy holidays to you! Good luck!
@bananabrainsmedia9812
@bananabrainsmedia9812 4 ай бұрын
Love this! Truly the video I needed!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jimwlouavl
@jimwlouavl 7 ай бұрын
Your art business videos are so helpful. Thanks.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@alfredmanzano680
@alfredmanzano680 7 ай бұрын
Dude congrats on that experiment! And thanks for sharing it
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@BorisBidjanSaberi11
@BorisBidjanSaberi11 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the guidance. Your photos are awesome
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 3 ай бұрын
So nice of you to say! I appreciate it.
@lschiz-photography1765
@lschiz-photography1765 7 ай бұрын
So so good to find you again. Found you back some time ago and subscribed. This latest idea I got hooked up again. Absolutely❤ love your training teaching info etc. Truly wise advice and not a hyper loud pushy obnoxious mouth time compressed giving us a headache to beat the band! Oh and Too love your dry sense of humor as in instagrams identity crisis. You offer a calm quiet relaxed enjoyable conversation with excellent advice. Thank you!! Looking forward to more and going to put together a plan for selling. I’ve tried several different approaches but now have a logical path to approach! Thanks again Scott Sincerely Scott
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
I appreciate the kind works :) Really glad to hear this video helped. Good luck with your prints!
@phildalton5352
@phildalton5352 7 ай бұрын
Yeah totally agree, people like Scott are what I prefer watching on KZfaq because they are genuine and come across as truthful without the forced hype.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
@@phildalton5352 Thanks, Phil!
@dennismacwilliams196
@dennismacwilliams196 7 ай бұрын
This was great... I have been thinking about this for a long time. But had no idea how to do it. Thank's for the start...
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
@rolandrickphotography
@rolandrickphotography 7 ай бұрын
Amazing images. Can’t wait for your next video.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate it :)
@hanumanguy
@hanumanguy 7 ай бұрын
Another great video Scott. I like how you have a very defined brand and niche. I think that is so important. I have a friend is making it as a professional photo artist that shoots only fire flies. Well he shoots other things but only presents his firefly work for sale. Everyone knows him as the firefly guy.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Well said…finding your niche can help reach the people who will love your work enough to buy it and tell others about it.
@FitzMichael
@FitzMichael 7 ай бұрын
THANKS FOR THE MOTIVATION
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@myfujirecipes
@myfujirecipes 7 ай бұрын
Been very interested in print editions and also potentially coffee table books. Great video mate!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@photoartbylauraphotography
@photoartbylauraphotography Ай бұрын
Fantastic Prespective...Really great content. Thank you.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@gjef9971
@gjef9971 7 ай бұрын
This was very helpful. Given me lots of ideas Scott. Thanks, Geo from Scotland.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@saulxgoodsesh
@saulxgoodsesh 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this!! I know I’ll be successful with my prints 🖤🔥
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 4 ай бұрын
Good luck with it!
@GeoffEdwards
@GeoffEdwards 7 ай бұрын
You did a really nice job of this video, with especially good use of stock footage. Good information about something that interests me. Subbed and liked.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the support :)
@avjake
@avjake 4 ай бұрын
One thing you should definitely be proud of is this video. Outstanding content.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@mvp_kryptonite
@mvp_kryptonite 3 ай бұрын
I concur, it’s excellent
@karlanapedersen
@karlanapedersen 2 ай бұрын
Art Placer was exactly what Ive been looking for. Thank you for your "ramblings" very helpful! LOL
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart Ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful.
@derekharper6327
@derekharper6327 7 ай бұрын
This is a great help, just about to test the waters this winter - a side move alongside the steady work of property photography. Zero followers, zero online presence - going to go for building a mailing list, shopify, print on demand, craft events. A strategy, as you say its not a 'passive income' it will take work, but will continue to follow your progress with interest.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Derek, glad it was helpful! We all have to start somewhere. If you're doing any art shows/craft events, I'd suggest offering a print giveaway at the event and collecting names and emails of those who sign up for the giveaway. Good luck with everything!
@TransylvanianDream
@TransylvanianDream 3 ай бұрын
Great video; well made, informative and motivating!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it!
@waveintegration9168
@waveintegration9168 3 ай бұрын
Nice work. I found your video informative. keep up the good work.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@adventurecoalition3690
@adventurecoalition3690 7 ай бұрын
Great advice 👍thx for sharing your experience, good model to follow
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@RichMaciverPhoto
@RichMaciverPhoto 7 ай бұрын
Such a good video Scott. Also, very important sidenote ... your photos are spectacular!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Glad you like the video, Rich! I appreciate the kind words about my photography :)
@elliebe2548
@elliebe2548 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, great insights on how you sell your prints! I’m an illustrator and started a travel illustration project a few months ago. I started a new instagram account and am struggling a bit to gain followers there even though I’m posting regularly, I’m growing super slowly and seem stuck at 150 followers right now, I even have the feeling that instagram doesn’t show my posts to my followers! A month ago I opened a shop selling prints and calendars and while I sold a few things it hasn’t been a great success so far - I’m not too surprised since I have so few followers but it is frustrating. It’s very inspiring to see you got such good results with a small instagram account and that having people sign up for your newsletter with the freebie and discount and creating this urgency through the launch and using limited edition prints can really make a huge difference! Definitely going to try this when I have a new series of artwork ready to sell in my shop! Will check out your other videos to see if I can get some more inspiration that is also applicable to illustrators like me!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts! My videos are aimed at photographers but the marketing stuff definitely applies to all artists selling their work. As far as instagram goes, I think on average only about 15% of your followers see your posts. So it is challenging. Reels do better plus any post that gets more likes and comments will be shown to a wider audience of your followers. If they like it, the post will start showing up in the feeds of people who don't follow you.
@kbarrett1844
@kbarrett1844 7 ай бұрын
Insightful Ramblings. Subscribed!!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@nofearnow8190
@nofearnow8190 2 ай бұрын
Great video, great photos. Thanks!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ProtestDonald
@ProtestDonald 9 күн бұрын
Awesome story and tutorial.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@callumrankine2170
@callumrankine2170 7 ай бұрын
Outstanding Scott - again! Learned loads and having just had people ask to buy my prints, your video came at exactly the right time. Off to make a fortune
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Callum! Glad it helped...good luck with your print sales!
@Evertubo
@Evertubo 7 ай бұрын
I've only sold 1 print through my website, everything else was during solo exhibitions or mouth to ear. It's frustrating because I know people love what i show, on average I sold 50%-60% of everything hanging on exhibit walls each time i did a show, so if people see in real they like, take time to appreciate it. But damn I agree with you all, online is tough, drown within the millions of other photography websites selling prints too.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Maxime. You should be proud of the success you've had when exhibiting your work. I'd be interested in seeing your website and knowing a little about what kind of email marketing you've done (you can email or dm me if you like). There are ways to boost online sales.
@MsJayjay70
@MsJayjay70 6 ай бұрын
I like to start myself so thank you so much for your wonderful video 🥰
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Good luck with it!
@Here4TheHeckOfIt
@Here4TheHeckOfIt 2 ай бұрын
Seriously - I visited your website. Very beautiful photography. Much success to you.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I appreciate it. You too.
@imaginairydotcom
@imaginairydotcom 7 ай бұрын
What a great, honest and informative video! Thank you for sharing!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful.
@EricaHansberry
@EricaHansberry 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@clairepriceartist
@clairepriceartist 5 ай бұрын
Nice video! Thanks for sharing the details it was really helpful. I have everything set up to sell prints but I haven’t yet executed the “deadline driven event marketing push yet”
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad you found it helpful. Some sort of 'push' helps a lot whenever you launch or introduce new work. Good luck with it!
@saja.
@saja. 5 ай бұрын
Super helpful! 😯Wow🤩Thank you🙏🏻
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching...Glad it was helpful!
@guynouri
@guynouri 7 ай бұрын
Excellent. Nice tempo god info. Thank you😊
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad you like it!
@nrg4285
@nrg4285 4 ай бұрын
Very well done. Thanks
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 4 ай бұрын
Thank you too! Glad you liked it.
@aliciacatherineegan
@aliciacatherineegan 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, thank you!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks so watching!
@damionelson
@damionelson 4 ай бұрын
Cool video, thanks for sharing how you started out and congratulations on your success so far :-)
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful.
@sevemiller
@sevemiller 7 ай бұрын
Another very helpful video, Scott! Looking forward to seeing the next ones you have planned! Thanks!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much....More to come!
@markkeohane9850
@markkeohane9850 7 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks Scott. Something I've been thinking about for ages. I have thousands of images (and a web site), at least some of which (if I say so myself) are quite good and I'd prefer a fulfiller...but I'd also like to sign prints. I know I can probably get a printer to add a signature but it's not the same. I also have another, well-paying full time job so that kind of gets in the way of devoting time to print sales. I've got to do it though....if there's a few quid to be made.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Great to hear...you should go for it! There's a few different ways to make this work. Offering signed prints with lower edition numbers and possibly framing is one way to go. But you'll have to spend more time dealing with production/quality control/shipping/customer service issues. You'll also need to charge higher prices to make it financially feasible. At higher price points, you'll need much more interaction with potential collectors to make the sale...which take more time and effort on your part. I'm actually moving more in that direction myself. For me (and others) it made more sense to start out more along the lines of how I described in the video...although I'd do a few things differently if I were to start over. That's the subject of an upcoming video and newsletter.
@freddypatterson5090
@freddypatterson5090 3 ай бұрын
I really like your ideas. Thanks
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
@ShawnSlatteryphoto
@ShawnSlatteryphoto 5 ай бұрын
I grew up in Miami, I have sold artwork, but your stuff is so damn beautiful that I would even partake! So it’s not just a niche, you are sort of extra special!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Shawn! You’re making we blush here. Really appreciate the kind words.
@broke3039
@broke3039 7 ай бұрын
Your voice is incredibly relaxing
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
A few people have said that. Maybe I'll start a meditation channel :)
@thephotomanagers
@thephotomanagers Ай бұрын
Great information! Photo Organizing services are another way that many photographers have added a new income stream to their work.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart Ай бұрын
Thanks…I’m not exactly sure what photo organizing services are
@JuganautTimelapse
@JuganautTimelapse Ай бұрын
Such a good video and nice to hear and watch someone on KZfaq who is really genuine. Some first rate advice ;-)
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad it helped.
@johnleebold8894
@johnleebold8894 7 ай бұрын
Good info keep on keeping on
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@christosmythos
@christosmythos Ай бұрын
Great video, thank you, very helpful
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
@slaps719
@slaps719 7 ай бұрын
Awesome video!!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@SantiagoDigitalDesign
@SantiagoDigitalDesign 5 ай бұрын
I'm not sure how i got here but damn your voice is so smooth and so easy to listen to.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
Haha...thanks. I appreciate you watching!
@jehanw543
@jehanw543 6 ай бұрын
Amazing work Scott and a very motivational journey. When you photograph the building did you have to work on getting property releases ? Or is that not required in this particular type of work. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate it. I've had a lot of comments and DM's about that. Please keep in mind that I'm not a lawyer and not qualified to give legal advice but here are 2 links to articles which discuss the law governing photographing buildings for commercial use. 1) wahaviblog.com/en/photographing-copyrighted-property#:~:text=As%20a%20general%20rule%2C%20you,the%20owner%20to%20sign%20it. 2) www.justia.com/intellectual-property/copyright/photos-of-buildings-and-architecture/ While the law may vary from country to country, in general you can photograph a building from a public area (street, sidewalk, etc) for commercial use. However, if you are on private property, you will need to complete a property release with the owner details, and also get the owner to sign it. If in doubt you should seek legal advice in your particular country.
@michaelyolch79
@michaelyolch79 7 ай бұрын
MUCH appreciated, Scott! I just can't get myself to participate in Instagram for all the same reasons that many photographers have been steadily jumping off. Ugh! I think a much better tool may be just around the corner. Hopefully! :)
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I avoided all social media as long as I could but it's kind of necessary if you want to do print sales. It would be great to have something like instagram used to be. Thanks for watching!
@HartponderJr
@HartponderJr 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. What software did you use to gather the emails from instagram. How does that work?
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
@@HartponderJr I just used Mail Chimp (they have a free version) to create a landing page. I put the link to that landing page in my Instagram bio and encouraged anyone interested to go there and subscribe. Mail Chimp then records the subscribers in your contact list and you can email them. Hope that helps!
@davidclarke3750
@davidclarke3750 7 ай бұрын
Great video Scott, thank you. One question, if you're selling limited edition shots with a certificate are you getting the prints sent to you first, adding the certificate, then sending on to the client? Or do you have some kind of arrangement with your printer? Many thanks.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Some of the better POD companies have a certificate template on their website where you can upload your info (and even signature in some cases). They send the COA with the print order.
@dirksenphoto
@dirksenphoto 7 ай бұрын
what POD company offers that? @@scottfrenchart
@andersphansson8335
@andersphansson8335 7 ай бұрын
Great video and photos, amazing colors! What web solution looks great.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! If you're asking about a website provider/store, wix, squarespace, and shopify are all great options.
@andersphansson8335
@andersphansson8335 7 ай бұрын
@@scottfrenchart thanks! I meant your homepage
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
@@andersphansson8335 I'm using WIX. Squarespace is good too.
@RM.TokyoPhotographer
@RM.TokyoPhotographer 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great and intuitive video on selling prints I was starting to think about it since I was getting a couple of followers on my youtube account. I am planning on doing limited prints. I initially thought of printing it at home but realized its not cost effective in terms of time so bc I live in Tokyo I can let Fujifilm do the printing for me and package it from there. but one of the problematic things bc I live in Japan is the print size in the US/North America the print size as u mentioned the standard is like 3:57 but in Japan its like A4, A3/ A3 extended I realized that 100$ cant agree more on that...and work my way up from there...
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good plan...Good luck with it!
@tribzman3977
@tribzman3977 7 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly for your great efforts putting this together Scott. May I respectfully ask you which POD company you use to print, as I really want to ensure my customers aren't getting substandard results. Thanks heaps!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
I appreciate you watching. I recommend The Print Space Uk if you're shipping to the UK or EU. I actually use a local printer where I live in Vancouver for everything else (not exactly POD-they're more of hybrid service).
@tribzman3977
@tribzman3977 7 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps for taking the time to reply Scott. Funny, I'm from Vancouver, but now live in the US. I appreciate the info about the printers, but won't be shipping to the EU because don't want to deal with VAT. But still love the video and the app for doing home and gallery mockups. Fantastic, thank you!@@scottfrenchart
@Gary008
@Gary008 7 ай бұрын
Great information. Thank you. Just curious anyone's thoughts on going the stock photography route (eg, with Getty)? On one hand I think it's for less quality art, and more for stock/commercial photos, but on the other there are some really amazing photographers and photographs on there, so it makes me wonder how profitable it may be.
@curiousabout1
@curiousabout1 7 ай бұрын
I believe AI will utterly destroy the stock photography business. Very, very soon it will be absurdly easy for anyone to essentially instantly create an image that represents exactly what they want it to, in the style they want, with only a few key words. I could be completely wrong of course, or there may be ways to monetize the manipulation of AI tools to get the desired image in the interim before it truly becomes ubiquitous, but in any case, in the next year or two at most the stock photo industry won't look anything like it does today.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I've not done any stock photography myself but there was a time when photographers could make a good living doing it. And there were and are amazing photographers on Getty and other stock sites. But 10-15 years ago all these low cost stock agencies started up and made it a lot harder for photographers to make money. And now with AI, the future is not looking good.
@stevenjohnson4827
@stevenjohnson4827 3 ай бұрын
Years ago, I bought a book (Two Hearted Oak) by photographer Roma Loranc who did very good B&W work with Efke film. Part of his strategy would be periodic announcements that he was 'retiring' particular negative sets and so prints would not be available after such date. This allowed him to devote his limited time to start new material and provide fans with fresh work, as he put it. Although it seems plausible, you will note the sense of urgency he quietly suggested with the 'hurry, sale ends today' retirement theme. Sales pressure with kindness, and baited with future mystery.
@buntusdev-uf1kt
@buntusdev-uf1kt 5 ай бұрын
Very interesting. A few things stood out but two of them were, avoid a race to the bottom when pricing and don't be afraid to set a decent price. This helps to add value in the eyes of the buyer.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 5 ай бұрын
Thanks…glad it helped.
@matthewcranestudios
@matthewcranestudios 7 ай бұрын
My experience was soooooo similar!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing. Really like your paintings!
@stochasmvid
@stochasmvid 12 күн бұрын
Great info!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sander5086
@sander5086 7 ай бұрын
Great info Scott, this will help a lot of people to boost there print sale this season!! One practical question. How do you get the certificate with the print, if the print shop is shipping them for you?
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Good question...some print on demand services will provide a numbered COA with the print. The ones I've used allow you to upload your signature so that appears on the certificate as well.
@sander5086
@sander5086 7 ай бұрын
@@scottfrenchart Thank you, I will look in to it👍
@brendaasby9776
@brendaasby9776 7 ай бұрын
Great video. This video came at the right time for me. I didn’t know where to begin. I’ve subscribed to your channel and I look forward to seeing your next video. What print on demand service do you use?
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
@@brendaasby9776 Thanks! I had been using the Print Space UK but they now charge courier fees for any shipments outside of the UK or EU. If you anticipate most of your prints being sent inside the UK or EU, I can recommend them. For me it doesn't work so well, so I use a local printer where I live in Vancouver.
@Arkileogisticologist
@Arkileogisticologist 7 ай бұрын
Whichever company you choose to host your store and website, I'd recommend sending them an email with some questions before you sign up. It's not so much the questions but how quickly they respond that matters. If they take days or even weeks to get back to you, will they take that long when you need support? Test them!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Good points. Sounds like you've run into some problems. I've been lucky so far. No issues.
@joemorgenstern9846
@joemorgenstern9846 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. How do you safely ship unframed prints?
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Good question, Joe! I think you've highlighted one of the main reasons to use a print-on-demand company. I've never had to ship any of my work myself-the printing company does a better job of that than I can. For all but the smallest sizes they use a shipping tube. When testing out different POD companies, I noticed that in some cases the smaller prints (the ones not in shipping tubes) were bent at the edge and had some slight damage.
@keithallison2870
@keithallison2870 7 ай бұрын
I've got over 20,000 Photos and I have been wondering how to monetize hem. So glad I found your video, thank you!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Happy to help! Thanks for watching.
@DAVIDSDIEGO
@DAVIDSDIEGO 7 ай бұрын
Turning passion into a remarkable feat is not just about talent-it's strategy, vision, and drive. The power of creating a sense of urgency, as showcased in the video, can lead to results beyond our wildest dreams. For every visionary reading this, this is your beacon. With unwavering belief and the right tactics, aspirations become reality. Rise, shine, and seize the moment! ✨📸
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@gregwaugh8069
@gregwaugh8069 6 ай бұрын
I like how you respond to people in the comments and take care to answer the questions people have. Do you sell much outside the US and can you track the orders once shipped? Thanks
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 6 ай бұрын
I'm based in Canada and I mostly sell to North America. I do have tracking numbers for all the orders, no matter where they ship. If you're shipping internationally it is a little more complicated with duties & taxes.
@pin.m
@pin.m 7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for guidline
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@wherezthebeef
@wherezthebeef 7 ай бұрын
7:52 in, Fist Pump and Cheer! 😃💰
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@VideoRamin
@VideoRamin 7 ай бұрын
Hi Scott, Thanks for the video. Where do you print? What sources do you recommend for high quality printing. Cheers.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'm now mostly using a local supplier here in Vancouver but they aren't really set up yet for POD if you're not based here. I've also used the Print Space UK and can recommend them for shipments to the UK and EU.
@JasmineApple
@JasmineApple 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Do you offer different print types, like pearl, matte, canvas, gloss, high gloss, etc? Or do you have a preference for how you want your photos to look, e.g., always matte? If you offer multiple styles, did you get a sample of each print style to see how your photo looked with that style? I've found some of my photos look good glossy, but not matte. Personally, I hate pearl, but my friend won't print hers any other way. If you have the answers in a previous video or an upcoming one, let me know! Thank you for sharing this great info!
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Jasmine! Good question...I don't offer different paper options. After an almost obsessive amount of testing, I settled on Canson Infinity Baryta II for all my work. It works really well for all my daylight and night time images without too much of a reflection when displayed. I also liked some matte papers but they didn't dsiplay enough dynamic range for the night shots. Plus images printed on matte looked too different than the way they appeared on my website, at least until they were framed and behind glass. All in all the Canson paper just seemed to check all the boxes. Hope that helps!
@JasmineApple
@JasmineApple 7 ай бұрын
@@scottfrenchart thank you! Yes, that is very helpful.
@randyleecastillo
@randyleecastillo 7 ай бұрын
Well thought out sir! Took it in. Question tho? You mentioned Shopify and Squarespace. Is Squarespace your website domain? Second, if so, is that connected to your Shopify page? Thank you.
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I use WIX for my main website, the domain is scottfrench.art. If you click on the "shop prints" menu on the main site you're taken to my shopify store. Hope that clears it up.
@jeffborkowski
@jeffborkowski 7 ай бұрын
did you build your online store in Shopify? have you been happy with The Print Space for printing/fulfillment? which other printers did you consider?
@scottfrenchart
@scottfrenchart 7 ай бұрын
Yes I did use Shopify. I you check my responses to other similar comments, you'll see lots of info about my issues with the Print Space when if comes to international deliveries.
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