I am seeking some help and guidance from any other experienced photographers. I am a longtime photography student and enthusiast just beginning to really expand my zoom lens. My goal is to capture a host of photos suitable for large-size printing on high-quality photo paper as well as canvas; the latter more so than the former. I have a few regular photo printers, but I went out and also purchased a commercial printer that can print as wide as 64-inches and as long as 20-feet (or more). Now, I am focusing on traveling around and capturing photos suitable for printing in large-size for display behind couches and large walls (such as tall living rooms and office lobbies). I have a few good ones and have already started framing them in gallery wrap.
So, here is what I need help in: I need to keep the printer busy or the ink heads will dry up. For this reason, I offered to print the photos taken by other photographers in large format. Most of the interest has been for canvas printing, so far. I can do this far less expensively than Costco, Mpix, Office Max, or Kinko’s. However, I do not know the best way to reach photographers who also share an interest in large to giant format prints. I want to keep what I am doing small and specific – large photo paper and canvas printing – and I am stuck. I need to know what you believe might be the best way for me to reach out and find others who have this common interest and for whom I can cost effectively print their photos.
I do not want to run ads or create some giant business. Not at all! I am looking to make friends and contacts first; and a little bit of profit second; while keeping my printer in top condition third of all. I guess the best way to phrase my question is, How do I get the word out about what I have to offer and for whom I am looking without really picking up responses from people who just want to get giant prints of their photos at an unbeatable price? Any ideas shared or directions provided from experience would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
~Jayne
So, here is what I need help in: I need to keep the printer busy or the ink heads will dry up. For this reason, I offered to print the photos taken by other photographers in large format. Most of the interest has been for canvas printing, so far. I can do this far less expensively than Costco, Mpix, Office Max, or Kinko’s. However, I do not know the best way to reach photographers who also share an interest in large to giant format prints. I want to keep what I am doing small and specific – large photo paper and canvas printing – and I am stuck. I need to know what you believe might be the best way for me to reach out and find others who have this common interest and for whom I can cost effectively print their photos.
I do not want to run ads or create some giant business. Not at all! I am looking to make friends and contacts first; and a little bit of profit second; while keeping my printer in top condition third of all. I guess the best way to phrase my question is, How do I get the word out about what I have to offer and for whom I am looking without really picking up responses from people who just want to get giant prints of their photos at an unbeatable price? Any ideas shared or directions provided from experience would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
~Jayne