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So at my new job, I've been assigned a cubical and to decorate it I decided to put up a whole bunch of the photos I've taken of the various places I've been in the last few years. (Mainly to remind myself that being stuck at a desk is not everything and that I'll be off seeing the world again soon...hopefully. Goal to work towards and all that. Also, if nothing else, good conversation starter ^_-)

Anyway, one of my co-workers stopped to examine the pics and after a bit was like "I like this one and this one, could I have them as bigger prints?" While I sat there going "umm" he added "I'll pay you for them, of course."

Now, on occasion I've consider offering my art for commission and have done some for charity stuff, but I'd never really considered selling my photos before. I mean I love taking them, but...y'know, but I've kinda always just thought they're just my trip snapshots, so when he asked I was very MEEP!*flail*

My dad has a really nice color printer and keeps stocks of photo paper for his own stuff, so it was an easy matter of printing them and I got $20 bucks for 'em. Not a ton of money or anything, but still, it was out of the blue and brightened up my whole week!\o/

Hmm...I wonder if I could use this as a reason to think about purchasing a better camera...*lusts longingly after new tech* I have a weakness for the shiny, what can I say? ^_-

Date: 2011-01-19 08:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tavabean.livejournal.com
I work with someone who travels the world and takes wonderful photos. A few years back she made calendars (online) with her pics and gave them out as presents.

They were so popular people have offered to buy them if she makes more.

Date: 2011-01-19 10:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gnine.livejournal.com
Hmmm, that's a great idea...for my parents if no one else! ^__^

Date: 2011-01-20 02:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] topaz-kat.livejournal.com
The calendar thing is a nice idea. I have a friend who does scientific sketches of the wild mushrooms here. He sells them every year and does pretty well.

I know you know this but ...

Date: 2011-01-20 05:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] beautifuljoe.livejournal.com
... all you have to do is sell a few more and it will be a TAX WRITEOFF!! I do agree -- your photos are amazing.

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