Late Summer is a busy time for me, with annual art shows in the northwest corner of Connecticut. So much time goes into deciding what to put in the shows, finding the money to frame them and make extra matted prints to sell..photography is one expensive way to make a living. Since I don't have too much time to get my art out there when I'm singing and teaching voice full time nine months out of the year, it's important to pick the right "wow" photos I think could sell. I'm happy to say that I've had an excellent month. Not only do the wonderful people of my hometown support and buy my work, I'm thrilled that I can go out of town, where no one knows me, and still make sales. It's validation and it feels good. My photos are going to happy and appreciative customers who don't mind listening to me babble about each image and all the circumstances surrounding why I took the shot. I love hearing where these people plan on hanging them..I guess each photo is like a child, in a way. I'll miss them...and yes, I photograph them framed for my archives..
Last week, I was sought out by the art director for Connecticut Magazine. She had found my photos on the Norfolk Town Website and told me they were very interested in using one of my images for the COVER of their October issue. Once I found the image,{thank God I organized all my discs by year} I sent it and a mock up of the cover was returned to me. It looked fantastic but I had to wait for them to decide. Yesterday, they said yes and announced what they would pay me...lets just say..I was blown away! I feel so honored and hope this opens up some more doors for me in the photography world.
I don't know if it's luck, or just the universe looking out for me...either way..I'm very grateful.
