ZOMG I think I just sold some pictures!

[fuzzybabybunny]

I think I may have just sold something. For real. I'm not sure what to do. I took some pictures at Hocking Hills and emailed Hocking Hills asking if they'd want to see them.

Here they are: http://fuzzybabybunny.smugmug.com/gallery/1631403

And here are the two emails:

Hello,

My name is fuzzy and I'm a budding photographer, currently
studying OMG I <3 U at Bunny University of Fluffies! I visited Hocking Hills
recently and took with me some photos that I thought may be of use to
Hocking Hills as advertisement or retail material, such as on posters,
prints, postcards, or in magazines.

Here is a link to my gallery and the photos in question:

http://fuzzybabybunny.smugmug.com/gallery/1631403/1/79561291

Under the option of "other sizes" you can view larger or smaller sizes
of the photo.

Unfortunately, I cannot let these go for free. If you are interested,
please let me know, and perhaps we can negotiate on prices.

Thank you for your time,

fuzzybabybunny
www.fuzzybabybunny.smugmug.com

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Hi-
We are interested in your photography. Our marketing firm is looking at them
right now. They may call you with questions in the next few days. (Amy
Weirick from Weirick Communications).
Thanks for sharing them with us,
Randie Adam

Executive Director
Hocking Hills Tourism Association
www.1800hocking.com
radam@1800hocking.com

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I'm not quite sure what to do, or even how to respond. I don't even have any idea what my photos are worth. I don't think Hocking Hills is a place that can pay like $1000 for each photo... or even $100.

I'm so nervous

I'm going to be heading down to the Hocking Hills area in a day or two so I may just meet them face to face. Not quite sure what I'm gonna say. Heck, I've never even done a job interview before *cries*

 

[tfinch2]

So are you going to show up dressed like this?

 

[pontifex]

congrats!
i don't know for sure, but i wouldn't expect much from a state park. let us know how it goes though.

I never thought of that. I have a few photos of my local state park (its about 10 minutes away so i could always go back for more). Maybe i should take a few good ones and send them the same thing and see what happens.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
So are you going to show up dressed like this?

don't forget the pancake hat

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
So are you going to show up dressed like this?

Why do I need a bunny costume

Do humans have to wear human costumes?

 

[apac]

If you're actually interested in entering professional photography I'd say the credibility is worth more than the photos. Otherwise take what you can get and go buy yourself something cool. Nice photos, btw.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: tfinch2
So are you going to show up dressed like this?

don't forget the pancake hat

OMG Pancakes YAY!!!

This thread is now about Blueberry Pancakes!

 

[Patt]

Congrats ... don't sell yourself short

 

[thecrecarc]

bunnies!

 

[ViviTheMage]

AWESOME PICTURES!

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: pontifex
congrats!
i don't know for sure, but i wouldn't expect much from a state park. let us know how it goes though.

I never thought of that. I have a few photos of my local state park (its about 10 minutes away so i could always go back for more). Maybe i should take a few good ones and send them the same thing and see what happens.

Definitely

I'm not expecting much either. They probably get a lot of photos too (The park will always be there, it's not like there's going to be a scarcity) so they have probably too much supply, which means for me.

Still, I've looked at their pictures in ads and websites and stuff and my quality is definitely better, which isn't hard because most of their shots look like they were taken with a P&S film camera from the 80s.

 

[KB]

Cool photos. Makes me want to go to the park.

 

[MisterJackson]

Just do like you told them you'd do and NEGOTIATE. Offer them price breaks for the more the buy obviously. Something like 1 to 2 @ $100 each, 2 to 5 @ $75 each and 6 or more @ $50 each.

You get the general idea, my prices are just guidelines.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

i wish i could be a super photographer like you

 

[foghorn67]

Charge less for the more they buy. Make it look like you have done this before. Less of a chance of them hiring a photog.
Whatever you decide, sound really sure of yourself.
If you do have questions, just say you haven't done x before (x being a local city or county jobs, or small resort work).
Call a photog in the area and ask for an estimate. Maybe ask for a sample portfolio to make sure it isn't crap. Charge a tad less.

 

[Feldenak]

You do have a talent for photography....pretty impressive considering you don't have opposable thumbs.

 

[edro]

Gorgeous photos!

I love hiking through Hocking Hills. Those falls and gorges are amazing.

 

[gabemcg]

.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: gabemcg
nice pics...

Oh, yeah...


original size+ right click + save image as = free (if not legal)

not legal if they use them

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: gabemcg
nice pics...

Oh, yeah...


original size+ right click + save image as = free (if not legal)

Yeah, I need to figure out a good balance between a resolution that's good enough for prospective buyers to guage quality, and a resolution that's small enough not to get stolen.

I settled on 1600x1200, which is only 1 megapixel I think. But even that may be too high.

It's also a struggle between my desire to share pretty things for free and making money

 

[UpgradeFailure]

Nice, I love them. What was your exposure time and F-Stop at?

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Thanks for the comments and advice guys! I'll keep all of it in mind, although I'm not too great at acting. This IS my first time, and I AM nervous, and trying to act otherwise may blow up. We'll see

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Nice, I love them. What was your exposure time and F-Stop at?

They varied. For the flowing water effect, shutter speed was 1/4 s and longer. Aperture was almost always set at f/8 for max sharpness.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny

Originally posted by: gabemcg
nice pics...

Oh, yeah...


original size+ right click + save image as = free (if not legal)

Yeah, I need to figure out a good balance between a resolution that's good enough for prospective buyers to guage quality, and a resolution that's small enough not to get stolen.

I settled on 1600x1200, which is only 1 megapixel I think. But even that may be too high.

It's also a struggle between my desire to share pretty things for free and making money

Just watermark them. My dad has a watermarking program and you can make it so its not too intrusive in the pic. Its called Watermark Factory 2 i think.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny

Originally posted by: gabemcg
nice pics...

Oh, yeah...


original size+ right click + save image as = free (if not legal)

Yeah, I need to figure out a good balance between a resolution that's good enough for prospective buyers to guage quality, and a resolution that's small enough not to get stolen.

I settled on 1600x1200, which is only 1 megapixel I think. But even that may be too high.

It's also a struggle between my desire to share pretty things for free and making money

Just watermark them. My dad has a watermarking program and you can make it so its not too intrusive in the pic. Its called Watermark Factory 2 i think.

Ooooo... thanks