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MD,
I struggled with the same questions and came to the conclusion that the only economical solution for me was to make my own frames. Here's some info on how I make mine. Fine Art Framing. It is...

Wista 4x5, Rodenstock 135 mm
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Mike Putnam Photography

My website is a wordpress blog utilizing a theme from Graphpaper press It is pretty simple but easy to update and fairly effective. www.mikeputnamphoto.com

I love my Wista 4x5. Good combination of sturdiness, lens options, movement, etc. it is not as versatile as Ebony, et al but it is pretty light.

Mike Putnam Photography

I have an Epson 750 and it simply does not compare to the quality that I routinely get from a professionally done drum scan. I would select the drum scan in every scenario except when price is the...

It sounds like a lot of marketing and networking would be required for large format portraiture. No one in my area is using LF for portraits, of course most aren't using LF for landscapes either. ...

My sales thus far this year have been up slightly over last year. I don't often exhibit in galleries(I don't like sharing my profits that much!) but I hear gallery sales in my area are down quite a...

He has beautiful work. I'm surprised I haven't run across it previously, of course I don't get to Utah very often.
Mike
Mike Putnam Photography

Let me re-phrase my question. Who out there in the online world who happens to be reading this thread and makes more than 50% of their annual income from photography would not sell their work to...

I assumed that the original poster was to provide an image file and nothing else was required by the buyer. That's why I mentioned that other photographers might do it for less than what some on...

I'm guessing that your client will find an image for less than others are suggesting. I know several large format photographers with very attractive coastal images who would license their work for...

I'm guessing that there are more than 10,000 "collectors" in the world based on the description in QT's original post. Knowing what my sales are this year and the number of other people involved in...

I am not at all tech savvy and I wanted the flexibility to change my website myself so I decided to go with a blog format for these two sites. They're not flashy but my clients seem to like them and...

Personally, I love decorators who sell my work. They take a smaller percentage than the galleries I've dealt with and they do the leg work. Perfect! Has anyone on here said that they wouldn't sell...

I believe Charles is on the money in that there are complexities, especially with large framed prints which justify a higher price. Also, I don't think you should underestimate the "Wow" factor of a...

Great work Tim. One small suggestion. When I hover my mouse over the thumbnails at the bottom of the page, the description of the highlighted image at the top changes which could confuse some...

I have a Nikon 90 8.0 that I love. I've produced lots of 50 inch prints with it and it has proven to be sharp and consistent.

Mike Putnam Photography

Thanks QT, As I'm not running adsense(I suspect my site is still too small to bother with) I was wondering if there was some close correlation via another analytic system that could help me...

QT,
For the record, I've checked out your site many times and I have not had any negative thoughts about the adsense. Of course I'm only there to see your work. By the way, It's great! How do you...

I'm no SEO specialist but I have played around with a few analytic monitors. My experience with Google Analytics is similar to others in that it tends to consistently have the lowest values for a...

As Wallace mentioned, knowing your market is critical in my experience. If you sell $1,000 prints you are immediately gong to eliminate many markets for yourself. However, an equally important...

I agree with Brian in that my wife won't let me shoot nudes but I must say that landscapes awaken and recharge me more than any other form of large format photography. I wouldn't shoot at all if I...

To address Julian's intial question, the large format angle is moderately to hugely influential in terms of my fine art print sales and has zero influence on stock sales( I haven't gotten around to...

Tintype,
Sorry I'm not in Kentucky anymore but I did spend the first 30 years of my life in and around Lexington. I've since relocated to Oregon. Let us know how your get together goes. As you...

Great work by all! Here's a recent one from near my home in Central Oregon.

http://www.mikeputnamphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/rivers-lakes-and-waterfalls/MP575.jpg


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I have to agree with Frank and most others in regards to the digital conundrum. I've started a small stock company and digital has been the only practical workflow answer. Many of my best images...

Eric, I have a Rodenstock 135 that I love. It's light, sharp, and fulfills a lot of needs for me(I primarily shoot landscapes) If I didn't already have it , I'd buy it first.
Good Luck,
Mike
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Ignatius, I hope you were kidding about the framed 20x24 print for $150. You're probably losing money at that price when you tally all your expenses. Granted, you may love the process, as I do, but...

Drew, I agree with Charles in that larger thumbnails might have a better effect on your viewers. I used to have smaller thumbs on my site and got complaints until I changed the size and now everyone...

I never "give it away" but have occasionally allowed free one time usage if it is a prominent publication that links my website and is for a good cause. I, like many others on this forum, give...

I'm sorry to have gotten involved in this thread so late as there has been some very interesting input. To a certain extent, I think everybody is correct for their own perception of a given...

Thanks to all for your advice. I integrated it into my decision making, came up with an appropriate figure, which they accepted. So, thanks again. Cheers.
Mike Putnam
www.mikeputnamphoto.com

First off, thanks to all of the frequent contributors for the great info. they routinely share, it is much appreciated. I'm a relative newbie to the world of stock photography and I struggle to...

My site was intended to be simple and as easy to navigate as possible. If any of you folks have any difficulties, please let me know. The Elegance of my site is debatable at best but it has proven...

Hi All,
I've maintained a relatively simple website for a couple years now. I've found that it generates few sales in and of itself, but it has proven to be a relatively effective marketing tool. ...