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This recent article in the NY Times called Transforming Art Into a More Lucrative Career Choice made for a nice read on being an artist, but not a starving artist.
Some artists have begun to figure out ways to make money and make art — aiming to end the notion that “starving” and “artist” are necessarily linked.
The photo community has gotten into the mix too including Jen Beckman with her 20×200 project. Fellow OU alum Susana Raab also took matters into her own hands and is selling a catalog/zine of her images for 20 bucks to further fund her projects. Alec Soth’s latest adventure is a self-published newspaper called The Last Days of W. Those are just three examples that come to mind. I’m sure there are plenty more. If you know of others please do share.
In many ways this all reminds me of the notion of having 1000 true fans. (That article is a nice read to get yourself thinking outside the box when it comes to funding your work.)
The concept goes like this:
A creator, such as an artist, musician, photographer, craftsperson, performer, animator, designer, videomaker, or author – in other words, anyone producing works of art – needs to acquire only 1,000 True Fans to make a living.
1000 fans might be a stretch for this guy. Only if I could adopt another 999 moms and I’d be on my way.
As the editorial and newspaper market continues to dwindle we as photographers need to be thinking of alternative ways to fund our projects and make a living. In many ways it’s a great way for photographers to take total control of their work and make a meaningful connection with those who enjoy their photographs. It also becomes even more incentive to be working on a personal project for yourself.
Clear your head. Breathe slowly. Dream. Create.
In many ways I feel like I’m just starting out with photography again. Everything feels fresh. I have no idea where I’m going beyond I know I love the process; the journey. Find that love again and you just might find yourself with 1000 fans in the process.
I’m sure like me you didn’t get into this because you loved newspapers or magazines. If you’re like me you got into this because you love people and that will never die.
Something for our minds to think about as we work off the pie and turkey.