if you post pics here please read and comment

[rkmiec]

alot of pics get posted here and i will comment on the ones i really like.occasionally i see one that i find i need to own and hang here at the house.my question is what are the ethics of asking to buy a print seen posted here.i dont have tons of money to throw around and cant buy at gallery prices.i have not asked anyone as of yet because i feel that it is possible they would be insulted.personally i would not.another idea i had although i dont know if it would be possible would be trading pics,say i had one you liked and the opposite,may or may not work but i will put the idea out there.i really would like to know how you would feel if someone asked you about purchasing a print.by the way i am not a right click and save as kinda guy.any comments would be greatly appreciated.

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

It's not a big deal to PM someone and ask if they would sell/trade you a print.
The worst that can happen is they say no.

 

[Shawn Dougherty]

Why would someone be insulted if you asked them about buying a print? Just ask how much they charge, if it's cool with you buy one. If not, don't. I think you might be worrying about nothing. All the best. Shawn

 

[JBrunner]

I'm always interested in the possibility of trading prints, and have done so with several people here. There is no problem aproaching somebody with a trade or offer. All they can do is say no.

Sweet URL for your website

 

[rkmiec]

thanks jb,i got lucky i guess.i need to get off my butt and get my site going.i have been lacking in the creativity department for a little while now but apug is really helping me through this dark time.

 

[Christopher Walrath]

I am fascinated now with the idea of trading a print with an individual photographer. In God-knows-how-many years, I have only sold one print, so this is not my main aim and goal. I wouldn't be offended if approached. Not in the least.

 

[kman627]

I think I'd find nothing more satisfying to know that another photographer would wish to put my work on their wall. I think most would feel it as an honor.

 

[Akki14]

I'd be honoured if someone wanted to buy a print from me.

 

[winger]

I'd be honored as well. In fact, the one print I sold that wasn't to a coworker was to someone from APUG. They saw a 4x6 of one of mine and asked for an 11x14 when I did one. Still my proudest moment.

 

[Jean Noire]

If any of my work grabs anyone then I would welcome the offer of a trade. This could be a reason to post as many good images as possible.
Regards,
John.

 

[Stan160]

Never sold a print in my life. Would be flattered if anyone asked, but would be more interested in exchanging with anyone who was interested in one of my pictures.

Ian

 

[BWKate]

rkmiec: That's the great thing about APUG and the PM function. Just talk to someone about a possible print exchange. One person I asked if they participated in print exchanges said no that he sold his work but he was not offended. Go to the member organized functions and see that there are a couple of great print exchanges. I have exchanged prints with people from all over the globe and it's fun! If you just want to buy a print but don't have a lot of money just ask if they have a more inexpensive print that they are willing to sell or tell them what your limit is. The best is the print exchanges.