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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 12:53:39 PM
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Just wondering what you guys thought of making calendars to sell? I loff to take pics and have found that I can 'do' calendars on my puter.
I am looking at a time down the road when I don't want to drive a truck anymore but will still have to work (prob till I'm face over in the soup). I have an etsy site but nothing is on it yet. I can't seem to decide what to do or where to go...
Help??
Winona :-)
Don't sweat the small stuff...
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 10:41:14 PM
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| That would be a great idea especilly of all the beautiful sites u see. I used to do it for gifts of family photos as reminders who has a birthday that month. I checked out some of your photos from the road and think they are great. |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 07:17:59 AM
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Winona I really do believe you could do this. I LOVE your pictures, you seem to have an eye for interesting & a bit different pics. Even if they are not always different in what it happens to be, your pictures always have a way of coming across as differnt & I think it's in the way you shoot them. I am no expert on cameras or film but I do know I like them alot & I'd buy your calendars. I guess I like the style of your pics, hope that makes sense.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 10:05:27 AM
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Do you have any idea how you would publish the calendars? Would you print them out and bind them at home or have someplace like a Kinko’s do it for you?
I think it is a great idea- Especially if you have a farmer’s market or a gift shop that could sell them for you as well. A lot of tourists like to get calendars of the places they visit because they get 12 beautiful pictures for a relatively low price. I know I have had calendars with pictures that I have wanted to get framed because they were so gorgeous!
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2007 : 08:22:37 AM
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Thanks for the support. I'm kind of getting addicted to photography and have to get a bigger card for my camera. I don't know about Kinko's but would have to find some place to do that, wouldn't I?? Also, I don't want to 'sell' my pics, lose control of them or whatever it is you call it. I don't submit my pics to any competition sites, cuz I have read where, if you do, the pics become their property. So I post on my personal sites, like here.
Are there any sites that can guide a person thru something like this?? Would the esty site work? Maybe a blog, which I don't understand just yet? How do I figger out how to price? Taxes? I think the shipping would be fine as I could do that when I'm home. I'm not sure what's around Grants Pass or K Falls, such as a Kinko's...I would have to look.
I'm not trying to replace my current job but an on the side type thing. Any ideas would be appreciated and the gears are sure turning in my head!!
Winona ;-)
Don't sweat the small stuff...
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brookerene
Farmgirl in Training
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Brooke
O'Neill
NE
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2007 : 12:37:27 PM
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| Hey that's a great idea. Also, you always retain your copyright unless otherwise noted.If someplace keeps the rights, then they are probably not legitimate. Also, don't have Kinko's print your calendars. Look online for a photo place that will print calendars. Also make sure you understand how to size your photos. |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2007 : 12:51:21 PM
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http://www.lulu.com/ I visit a blog: http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/ she takes breathtaking photography - and has put it into a calendar. She uses lulu to publish it and sell.
You might want to look into Lulu.... just and idea. I have no clue about pricing etc.
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2007 : 08:02:31 AM
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OMG!! The pioneer site was awesome!! Tim can really sit a horse, can't he?? Her pics are fabulous! I'll have to keep looking and bookmark it. I sorta forgot to a sec ago!!
The Lulu site is just what I'm looking for and as usual, need some time to go thru it. But thanks for the info!!
Winona 
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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