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Episode 17 - Photo Prints and Making Money

In Episode 17 of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey dive deep into the business side of selling photographic prints. From pricing and production choices to fulfillment and customer service, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to make print sales work sustainably. They discuss how to think about pricing beyond just cost, the pros and cons of printing your own work versus using a professional lab, and how different sales channels like online stores and art fairs shape your strategy. The episode also explores presentation, shipping, refunds, replacements, and the ongoing debate around limited edition prints. If you are a photographer who sells prints or is thinking about adding print sales to your business, this episode is packed with real-world insights and practical considerations. Join the Shutter Nonsense Patreon community to participate in post-episode conversations and share your own photography experiences! Available to free and paid members. www.patreon.com/ShutterNonsense RELATED LINKS Red River Paper (affiliate link) - https://www.redrivercatalog.com/?a_ai... NMFA - https://nmfa.io/ Shiny Prints (affiliate link) - https://shinyprints.com/c/JT8210 Matt Payne's print lab reviews - https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/... CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and holiday episode confusion 00:35 Upcoming trip and recording timeline 01:22 Health update and busy fall schedule 02:17 Prints and photography contest 03:23 Website and SEO efforts 04:31 Business side of printing 06:46 Pricing your prints 07:37 Factors in pricing and market considerations 38:49 Third-party printing vs self-printing 44:17 Choosing sales channels: online store vs art fairs 45:12 Challenges of art fairs and local market dynamics 47:27 Deciding what to display and sell 48:53 Print store management and customer preferences 51:52 Importance of presentation in print sales 55:16 Shipping and fulfillment strategies 57:44 Handling customer service and communication 01:04:56 Refunds, replacements, and customer policies 01:10:09 Debating limited edition prints 01:20:56 Wrapping up and community engagement LEARN MORE ABOUT MICHAEL'S PHOTOGRAPHY https://www.michaelrungphotography.com LEARN MORE ABOUT JEFFREY'S PHOTOGRAPHY https://www.jeffreytadlock.com