I was reading Mike Johnston's on line articles about putting together a portfolio. He also had a couple of articles in the mag he writes a column for (is it Black and White Magazine? It's British anyway). So, I decided to put one together. A got a nice display album for 8x10's, and went with the "don't go for a theme, just put in your best shots" idea. Mike said either approach is valid; it's up to each individual to decide. So, that's what I did.
Last week, I was invited to dinner at a friend's place. I was at a party back in the fall at his house, and took a roll or two at the party. So, I thought they might enjoy the party photos, which were only on contacts. I put the contacts in the album, right at the end. Everyone liked the party contacts, but then (as I was hoping they would say <g>) said, "Hey, can I see your other stuff?" I of course, was more than happy to oblige.
One of the guests knew of a cafe/restaurant that is always looking for new art, and he said he'd give them a call to see if he could hook us up. So, I went to meet with the cafe owner last night, portfolio in hand, and he liked it. Wants 12 pieces up on the wall in about two weeks. Liked one shot (my Asian Girl)
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1639375&size=lg
so much that he suggested that I blow it up bigger than the rest, as sort of a "centre piece" (the way the wall space is, that sort of thing will work). This guy already has lots of art up on his walls, but no photographs, so he seemed really interested in getting some stuff up there.
Another thing he said he does, is often when he has musicians play there, he'll feature one of the artists as well, have the artist there, sort of introduce him/her to the crowd, that sort of thing. He said that a several sales have been a direct result of that sort of thing.
So, I guess I have to get busy. Two weeks ain't much time, is it?
cheers, frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
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