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Old Aug-03-2012, 10:51 AM
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If you delivered a CD that would be one reason for lack of purchases.

Also, I know you didn't ask, but while you have some image nice captures, the WB and processing are less than what I would like to see. This also has a big bearing on sales.

The next thing is people don't buy a lot of prints anymore, they are happy with seeing them online, or maybe a download. Generally for someone to but a print they need a reason. An emotional attachment to the people or event and a GREAT photo. Something above what all the folks and relatives got with there point and shoots.

While there are limits based on type of image, event versus fine art, and your clientele as long as your pricing is within that certain range price will affect sales the least. Cheap prints rarely translate to more sales.

Sam
Your site is currently like the cd you will give to the bride and groom. Anyone that has seen it and knows how, NOW HAS A COPY.

What's the look and feel you want on your site and wedding photos? If you're paid up front a decent amount, what you post and how may not concern you for lost online sales. But you still might want to consider reducing the size posted and add a watermark. The more obtrusive a watermark is, the more likely you'll have sales.

I like the effect a few of your photos have but it doesn't hold up for all of the photos as a whole. Check out color balance in the help section on SM.

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Now I am grumpy. First off it's not seen as rude, it is rude, unethical and unprofessional.
I think I understand the situation the OP is in. No matter what the story is, if you're not a pro that has been paid up front to shoot at a wedding, whatever you do is awkward. As a pro, I don't want to give any photos away for free but I might for a friend or as a gift.

As a friend or a relative, it pains me to hear when people are ready to spend a great amount of money for someone else's photos and here I am a starving artist and they want my photos for free? Worse yet, they want me to print them out and give them all the photos for free. You have got to be kidding me. No wonder some pros leave their cameras behind sometimes.

Then there are the people I classify as in between. If they can't pay my low print prices, then they probably want them for free and I'm not into that but that's okay atm. Perhaps, I'll make those galleries public someday with my higher public prices and we'll just see how much the old prices are missed.

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My question was "I am wondering is how do you get people to buy prints?" and actually stated "I won't ask anyone's opinion on the photos".
After the initial posting of images, for your situation I would consider coordinating with the other photographer an email blast with your link and her link. People can choose the best photos to purchase, that is, if they respect you and don't right click save, etc.

After that, you'll have to get creative to make some sales. One idea is to create a new portfolio piece to show potential new clients and the current B&G.

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I think that one reason you cannot sell your work is, everyone else at weddings has a digital camera and are taking the same shots as you.
Another reason a PRO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER will be paid up front and will be respected as the primary professional photographer on the scene. But besides that, where are these photos from the other guests going?

Is the B&G giving away these photos to everyone in attendance at the wedding for free as well as your photos too? Check out the guest upload feature and see if you can work it into what you're doing. But doing so sends a message, so you should consider how you want to shape that message as well as the look and feel of your site that leaves an impression on the clients you seek.

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Of course the original question was still, "why no print sales?" And to that I say, well, I believe we've sufficiently answered that question. The bottom line is that it's slow going if you want to get into professional photography this way. And you have to keep financial stability and TIME on your side, if you're going to survive. So keep a day job, but don't give up on the photography thing...

:-)

=Matt=
We're almost done beating this dead horse to death... but I wouldn't say we've "sufficiently" done so.

Lots of photographers share the same stories: "I never made money until I raised my prices" or "thank god, I had a day job for many, many, many years," etc., and all I can say now is good luck to you, especially, in this age of "free for all" regarding digital content.
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