On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 07:16:08 +0400, "K. Michael Rose" <dilligaf@xxxxxxx> wrote/replied to: >My reference to digital was that now many people think that it costs us >nothing to create these images, as "uncle harry" can do... so why not >just pop them onto a disc or send them via email.... it's a common >misconception amongst people at events. I would look at this as good advertising. Email them a low res image. Possible customer gained. >I realize the need for level-headed professionalism, but my question is >more to how we as professionals can educate the masses... from the >helpful advice I've received, the answer seems we can not. Just >exchange business cards and tell them the images will either be on-line >allowing them to chose what they wish to purchase or you'll contact them >once the proofs are ready for their review, again, to allow their >selection of which image they'd like to order. I believe Pros have to get better images than amateurs, in order to sell them. People who want better will want a Pro. People who think Uncle Harry's photos are good enough don't obviously aren't customers. Oh yes, the old business card webpage combo comes in. This is a possible opportunity to get your webpage looked at by someone who might otherwise not have ever seen it. Just tell them, 'sure you can see a bunch of photos at the webpage on this card, just pick and image and click on buy. -- Jim Davis, Nature Photography http://jimdavis.oberro.com/ Standard Poodles for fun BMW motorcycle for pleasure
