It has been, for me, a season of planning, starting over, and thinking of the best road to go down for the happiest future. I have surrounded myself with a multitude of great ideas, both my own and others that are shared. It is a game to sift through to come out on the other side with a combination of the best!
Stock photography is something that I have been studying for a long time. The things that to me are interesting are not necessarily the ones that sell, so I have hesitated signing up with a stock site. I think I am getting a better idea of what is needed, simple seems to be better, with lots of open space. I'm considering the option of shooting for the holidays, greeting card, calendar, etc. With a theme comes more ideas - a color that stands out, a background that uses the theme well. All of these are things to think about when I begin this project.
FineArtAmerica.com is a great website for photography sales! The site is buyer friendly, doing all of the work for you - all you have to do is post your image and keyword. I'd love it if this was automatic..not my strong point! I've posted some of my favorite shots on here - no sales, but I have quite a few followers.
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/susan-jones.html
Redbubble.com is another of the sales sites that I use, including a few of my photos into groups and contests..I have won recognition in the groups with quite a few..which is of course VERY good for the photographer's ego!
http://www.redbubble.com/people/mountainshadows
I have 2 weddings, a shoot with a dog breeder ( and friend!) horse shows to travel to, and another beach trip in the back of my head. This fall's cruise is something that I'll never forget - and the photos that came home with me bring it all to mind! Plans for the future and memories already made make the time I spend with my camera some of the best times I have!
