Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think Jim may have captured some of my thoughts....I just don;t want to say thay either is right or wrong.... they are different in their perspectives.....and I do have my favorite side. I think there are 2 schools of thought, and instead of 2 theoretical schools, they divide by income source....Those that MUST or CHOOSE TO create art to live, and those of us that create art for fun. I would be most happy to GIVE AWAY my art to know that it hangs in the hallway of someone that likes the picture. I could not do this if I were supporting myself through phtotgraphy. Do I think some photographer making his living in photography would do this without ulterior motive? We know they do not. They sell their work for the going rate. Seemingly unrelated to the quality of the work or the artists' reknown. There are many on the NG that DO make their living taking pictures. I want to respect their feelings. However, when I look at the general trash that sells for literally hundreds to thousands of dollars per print, I do react negatively. I have visited several museums, and viewed their phtotgraphic works. Modern "masters" were in abundance. I don;t think I would have bothered to thumb through them at a swap meet. OTOH, I have seen some work at the Buena Park camera swap that was selling for $20 each that was truly stunning. He does not make his living selling pictures. He AUGMENTS his lifestyle or supports his hobby. We are all free to price at whatever price we want. I do believe that in general the prices are out of control. Digital could be the great leveler. But beware that the pictures are not re-scanned and resold by your customers. Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net