Question for Readers: Limited Edition Prints?
On March 7th, two of my photos will be featured at DCist Exposed 2008. During the discussion on pricing our photos in the DCist Exposed Flickr group, many people, including the exhibit organizers, have encouraged all of the featured photographers to make their prints “limited edition” prints. For example, instead of just selling the photo to whoever wants to buy it, only sell up to 25 or so, and that’s it. Never sell it again.
This is something that I had never thought of doing before. Part of me is afraid of limiting the sale of some of my best work while part of me can see how the “limited” status will add value to the photo.
So my question is this: For all of you out there who have sold prints or are professional photographers, how do you feel about making your photos available only as Limited Edition prints? Do you think it adds value to the photo? How often have you sold all of a particular print? Do you think that the Limited Edition status has helped them sell? Or do you think you limited the amount of money you could have made otherwise? Obviously, it’s about the art and not the money… but, in reality, we all like to make a few bucks from our photography. Do Limited Editions help or hurt?
Please leave your thoughts in the comments…
February 18th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Absolutely. One day it will be nice to sell your pictures on eBay for lots and lots of $$$$$
February 18th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Hahaha… Thanks George!
February 18th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
I never sold any pic nor I am a pro, I have to say that my pictures are FAR from being good to the point of being sold but I know that I would be ready to pay considerably more to have a limited print on my walls than one I know I risk to find in any other home
February 18th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
That’s what I’m thinking, too. I am leaning toward making them limited edition prints… Just gotta figure out how limited.
Thanks!