Wed 7 Feb 2007
I’ve always thought of myself as a pretty confident person but when it comes to trying to push myself to sell something, I dry up, come to a complete stop. I want to do something with my photography and really don’t know where to start so I am setting up a little “shop” over at Cafe Press and you can see the link over to the right there. I thought I would do a little survey. I sure would appreciate it if you would let me know which photos you like the best–which one would you buy on a t-shirt or card. Which one would you like as a poster, that sort of thing. Would you like more formal photos? Just sticking my toe in the water. I makes my heart beat faster, with fear, I think. Use my email, please, if you can’t get a comment to post. lpennin104@aol.com. Thank you!
Here they are:
French Frog
French Girls
Monet Day
Paris Lovers
French Kiss (maybe)
February 7th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
I really like the first two pictures…they’d be cool on postcards.
The Eiffel Tower does nothing for me though…
The statues come in 3rd place.
Monet is always nice but a bit overdone.
Good luck Linda!
February 7th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
Hi Linda, have been trying to send e-mails to you the last couple of days but they are being returned? Just wanted to let you know. Love your new venture and I especially love the first three pictures, and perhaps the last one, for a bit of french culture
Perhaps the Eiffel Tower is a little overdone? Just a thought…go for it, you’ll do great! Nel
February 7th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Well, I have to say I like the bottom two and the Monet, too. Maybe I’m a hick, but I don’t think those images are overdone. The more responses, the better!
The frog would be a good t-shirt; and you could vary the text, too.
February 7th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
I prefer the first three. The bottom two are too cliché for me…Are you breaking any infringement laws with the use of the Monet piece?
But the idea is brilliant! I would concentrate more on the kids stuff too - you know today’s parents - sky’s the limit
Bonne chance!
February 8th, 2007 at 5:10 am
Congratulations for taking the leap of faith! Your photos are wonderful!
February 8th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
I would buy all of these if they were postcards. I like the colors and love the Eiffel Tower. (Can’t get enough Tower) Everytime I go to france I buy lots of postcards, always looking for something new to send.
February 8th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
I like the French Girls one. Actually, I like all of them but that is my favorite.
February 9th, 2007 at 12:13 am
Let me know when the HAVE A MONET DAY t-shirt comes out. Like the color
I’ll take two.
Dennis
February 9th, 2007 at 3:23 am
I like the first one very much for a poster or card or journal cover
And the french kiss for a book cover.
February 9th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Dennis, bless your heart, all you have to do to order the tshirts is to click on the cafe express link and do it through them.
Thanks everyone for your input. I am going to put more photos of Paris and Provence on Cafe Express for those who just want photos.
Linda
February 11th, 2007 at 9:20 am
I ordered three things! I have ordered from Cafe Press before and it is very good quality.
February 12th, 2007 at 10:46 am
Have you considered selling photos on things without the slogans? Personally I’m not a slogan person and rarely buy things like that, but I could easily visualize some of your photos making wonderful t-shirts, calendars, posters or notecards. The ones you’ve posted here are good but I’m not sure they’re your best — you’ve done some amazing stuff and posted it here!
February 23rd, 2007 at 6:24 am
I have to agree with Bold Soul. Slogans are not my favorite either. You are a great photographer and capture the feeling of being in Paris. These are not my favorite of yours, but maybe they tested well on fabric? I know from experience that some pictures don’t translate to fabric well.
Good luck! I know you will succeed.
April 1st, 2007 at 9:52 pm
I love all the photos you have on your website and I think you could very easily sell them as postcards and cards, but I really think you should stay away from the slogans. You have so many chic and elegant photos, I think that appeals to people more than humour?