Arriving in the 21st century
Now that I am blogging I suppose that means I have joined the 21st century! I just think of it as journaling where anyone who wishes to can read my thoughts, random though they may be.
As a photographer I spend a lot of my time out of doors in all kinds of weather. Although I enjoy people, my day job requires me to be around people all day, frequently taking their photographs, and I treasure my time to myself. Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong century and wish I didn't live in such a busy, busy world. Tonight it is sleeting, cold and dark-a good night to be in my cozy home with a hot cup of coffee and some chocolate!
Most difficult for me is marketing my work which requires not only being around people, but letting them know who I am and what I do. While I have some recognition locally because of my work at the newspaper, doing the self-promotion is tough. I have had some help in this area from Alyson Stanfield http://www.artbizcoach.com or I would probably still be wondering why no one knew about my work. Her classes and emails are really beneficial.
Another person who deserves credit for dragging me into the world of the internet is web designer Pat Velte http://www.WhiteWingDesign.com . Both of them have encouraged me and given me the push I needed.
My immediate goal is to sell enough of my work to be able to quit the day job which would allow me more time to do the creative work (play) as well as take (better) care of business.
Working with Alyson I expect to soon have a marketing plan in place which will allow me to reach that goal.
It seems that most artists have difficulty in this area. If you have any helpful hints I would like to hear from you.
For diversion I read, knit, sew and spend time with my Red Hatted friends and an 8 year old grandaughter. She and I just returned from visiting my youngest child in Ohio. Abby had never flown so it was an exciting trip for both of us. She took her disposable cameras and was busy shooting (or telling me I should take this or that photo). The apple really doesn't fall far from the tree.
I also have a cat and a dog and feed my feathered friends. This morning I had a robin eating seeds on the ground under the feeder. I guess that means spring in Iowa can't be too far away.
posted by Julie Johnston @ 12:33 AM
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