I can understand your feelings, and I reckon having far less knowledge in this field than you more than likely have.
But.. And it's not meant to be taken in a mean way, but I've looked at your pictures collection and have to say that it's a far shot from the 'professional equestrian photogs' in the way they are both presented (website) and taken (The photos themselves). It's not to say that your pictures are bad per see, but you need to know where your competition is at and compete on the same level if you want an income that is above that of an amateur / 'mom with DSLR' level. The market, ANY specialty market, are awfully hard to penetrate and alas that is how that field is. That's about as far as my 'knowledge' goes, and like I said you probably know more than I do, and your business plan was probably taking this into account etc. I do wish you luck and fortune in any decision you take. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:17 PM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: OT Be careful were you place that decimal point Well, i have one more show to do this weekend, and it could be the last for me. I have sat down and had a look at my so called books, and after using a calculator instead of doing math in my head, can now see what i have made since 2004, when i went to web based sales only. 2004/2005, less than $300.00, each year 2006 $450 2007 less than 1K. Projected for 2008, $500-700.00 Not a lot of profit for a part time gig, that is supposed to help the pocket book out.:-) I'm tired, I ache and i have lost interest. I',m pretty sure Liz would like me to call it quits also. I had every weekend from April to Sept tied up, and i'm sure she would like to do stuff other than sit around the house, and wait for me to come home.:-) Last year worked out to around $2.50 an hour. I'll ponder over the next while, but i think its time to pass the horse shoe on to the next eager beaver that has started up an equestrian photo business. Now i know why you only see photographers for a few years, then new ones. I figure sales are low due to tight money, barns with parents with Dslr's and give the photos away and scoping the proofs from the web. It was a good ride, if i decide to hang it up.:-) Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
