| "> | | | | 'go where the people are!' |
| If you've ever tried selling your photos in the | | | | After all, you do want them to see (and buy) |
| form of a photo product such as an original | | | | your custom photo product, right? The best way |
| framed print, a limited edition signed poster, or a | | | | to learn how to do this part is actually to get in |
| canvas photo print, you'd know that it takes | | | | there and do it. Get familiar with how eBay |
| LOTS of effort to do. | | | | works, what sells best, how to present your |
| In fact the whole process can end up being | | | | listing, how it all runs and flows... |
| downright tedious. After all, just consider the | | | | In a nutshell that's almost all there is to this simple |
| work and time involved... you have to figure out | | | | sell photos online formula. Create an attractive |
| how to print the photograph up, find the right | | | | photo product using CafePress, and then sell it |
| frame (if framing it), package it securely, find a | | | | using eBay. However if you jump into doing this |
| good courier that'll transport it safely and cheaply, | | | | it's quite likely that quite a few questions would |
| and so on. | | | | pop up at you... |
| In fact, the time and effort it takes to do all this | | | | For example you might be thinking how can I |
| is likely the one key factor that stops many | | | | make sure my framed print (or the product you |
| photographers from actually going ahead and | | | | decide on) sells? How do I run a successful eBay |
| doing it! You'd be right to think that there must be | | | | listing (auction)? Or how do I know what will sell? |
| a better way... | | | | eBay will be able to answer some of these |
| There is of course, and that's what this article is | | | | questions for you. Plus they have a pretty helpful |
| about. Actually it just involves tapping into many | | | | sellers forum and 'live help desk' that I encourage |
| of the numerous online resources that are more | | | | you to use to get knowledgeable quickly. |
| than happy to do all the printing, framing, packing | | | | There's also another seldom used CafePress |
| and shipping for you! Of course, you'll need to pay | | | | technique that takes this formula one step |
| for it to be done, but the costs can be quite | | | | further. It's not really an 'advanced' technique as |
| minimal overall. And the end result can be brilliant! | | | | such, although it's quite difficult to explain clearly! |
| The process involves uploading your chosen | | | | You do what we've already mentioned... create |
| photograph/s to one of the many 'print on | | | | your unique photo product and let CafePress send |
| demand' websites. (We'll use CafePress as an | | | | this to your (eBay) buyer. |
| example). CafePress basically hand you a blank | | | | Except this time around you 'turn the technique |
| canvas... you (upload your photo) and then design | | | | on' and stand back and watch impressively as |
| and create your own custom photo product... | | | | your new customer (your buyer) receives your |
| They then print this on your choice of greeting | | | | one-of-a-kind framed photographic print (or |
| cards, home decor, ceramics, clothing, stickers, | | | | custom product) directly from you! |
| calendars, framed photo prints and more... | | | | Read those words again... and then let them sink |
| If you know how to do it, that part is easy | | | | in. Your new customer receives it 'from you!' |
| enough. You need to get the photo sizing right, | | | | Shouldn't they be receiving the unique photo |
| and there's certain requirements for the images | | | | product that you created 'directly' from |
| you upload, such as the particular image format | | | | CafePress? Well, actually they do, but they won't |
| and the resolution. CafePress does explain a lot of | | | | know this! That's the beauty of this 'sneaky' |
| this at its website, but the 'sellable' factor of the | | | | technique. :) |
| photo you choose is something you'll have to mull | | | | And, as I mentioned, it's a little difficult to explain |
| over yourself, and perhaps get feedback from | | | | fully here. But suffice to say, the technique works |
| trusted friends. | | | | quite well and can be used repeatedly to sell your |
| The next part is selling your photo product. For | | | | own photography products, no matter what. You |
| this you'll use as they are a good testing ground | | | | just need to tweak it a little to fit your style... |
| for you to 'experience' selling your new photo | | | | So, hopefully, the (relatively!) simple sell photos |
| product. eBay is relatively inexpensive and a | | | | online formula here has given you some creative |
| heavily 'traveled' web site (over 100 million | | | | food for thought... Now you just need to go and |
| members) - many of these people are going to | | | | experience it for yourself, and use it to get your |
| eBay to buy and sell goods, so it makes sense to | | | | own amazing photo products out there! |