Comments on: Fine Art Photoblog Candidates http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/ A Photography Resource for the Aspiring Hobbyist Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:41:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Fine Art Photoblog Opens the Door to New Photographers http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-75892 Fine Art Photoblog Opens the Door to New Photographers Mon, 19 May 2008 23:47:19 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-75892 [...] in December, I posted the first call for portfolios. We had 30 people submit their work, vote on each other, and 6 of the top photographers were accepted. By early February, we had [...] [...] in December, I posted the first call for portfolios. We had 30 people submit their work, vote on each other, and 6 of the top photographers were accepted. By early February, we had [...]

]]> By: What’s Your Gender? http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-74307 What’s Your Gender? Wed, 14 May 2008 01:23:34 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-74307 [...] open call for portfolios and it was pointed out that the seven of us are male, as were most of the applicants in round one. It was then also pointed out that I’m male, as is Epic Edits — meaning the writing [...] [...] open call for portfolios and it was pointed out that the seven of us are male, as were most of the applicants in round one. It was then also pointed out that I’m male, as is Epic Edits — meaning the writing [...]

]]> By: Phase 1 of the Fine Art Photoblog Complete http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-32009 Phase 1 of the Fine Art Photoblog Complete Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:15:34 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-32009 [...] I’m pretty sure I have an ulcer and half a dozen mental issues now. I gave myself the task of selecting a small handful of photographers from a group of 30 to be included in the upcoming Fine Art Photoblog. This was no easy thing to do [...] [...] I’m pretty sure I have an ulcer and half a dozen mental issues now. I gave myself the task of selecting a small handful of photographers from a group of 30 to be included in the upcoming Fine Art Photoblog. This was no easy thing to do [...]

]]> By: Brian Auer http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31957 Brian Auer Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:02:15 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31957 Mike, I'm just finishing up with the evaluation and selection process. I have a small handful of photographers that I'll likely bring onto the site very soon, while there's also another handful that I'm still contemplating. That second group I'll probably ask the first group to help me with the decision process. I have a private forum setup on the photoblog that will allow us to communicate with each other. Once the final selections are made, I'll post the results here on the blog and I'll let you and the other photographers know the final decision. This will happen probably later this week. As for the typical duties of being a part of the site, I'll expect that you post a properly documented photo once every week. By properly documented I mean keywords, descriptions, and other commentary. I'll also expect everybody to be active with the site forum and provide feedback on any issues or decisions. Replying to comments on photos and making stronger connections with the visitors will also be a daily duty. As far as promoting the website, there are a ton of ways to do this and I would hope that each photographer will pursue their own avenues of marketing and promotion. The biggest thing that I'll ask from each of the participating photographers is that they make a commitment to the site for a period of time longer than a few weeks or months. Websites take time to build, and I'm looking for people that can sustain activity for the long haul. Mike, I’m just finishing up with the evaluation and selection process. I have a small handful of photographers that I’ll likely bring onto the site very soon, while there’s also another handful that I’m still contemplating. That second group I’ll probably ask the first group to help me with the decision process. I have a private forum setup on the photoblog that will allow us to communicate with each other.

Once the final selections are made, I’ll post the results here on the blog and I’ll let you and the other photographers know the final decision. This will happen probably later this week.

As for the typical duties of being a part of the site, I’ll expect that you post a properly documented photo once every week. By properly documented I mean keywords, descriptions, and other commentary. I’ll also expect everybody to be active with the site forum and provide feedback on any issues or decisions. Replying to comments on photos and making stronger connections with the visitors will also be a daily duty. As far as promoting the website, there are a ton of ways to do this and I would hope that each photographer will pursue their own avenues of marketing and promotion.

The biggest thing that I’ll ask from each of the participating photographers is that they make a commitment to the site for a period of time longer than a few weeks or months. Websites take time to build, and I’m looking for people that can sustain activity for the long haul.

]]> By: Neil Creek http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31952 Neil Creek Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:35:27 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31952 Mike - The voting was limited only to the photographers who submitted a folio when Brian called for expressions of interest a week ago. It is not open to new photographers, and noone else may vote on the photographers. Brian opend this post up for all to read because there was curiosity among visitors to the blog about the process. Just to be clear - noone else may currently submit or vote on portfolios. Also, please refrain from making so many posts in a row. It is better for you to consider all that you want to say and make it in a single post. Mike - The voting was limited only to the photographers who submitted a folio when Brian called for expressions of interest a week ago. It is not open to new photographers, and noone else may vote on the photographers. Brian opend this post up for all to read because there was curiosity among visitors to the blog about the process.

Just to be clear - noone else may currently submit or vote on portfolios.

Also, please refrain from making so many posts in a row. It is better for you to consider all that you want to say and make it in a single post.

]]> By: mikerussia http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31951 mikerussia Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:30:50 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31951 I mean you know all here better than me so you can make it clearer before I'm going to it. I mean you know all here better than me so you can make it clearer before I’m going to it.

]]> By: mikerussia http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31950 mikerussia Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:28:56 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31950 now my question is:-) what are you waiting for us (me)? For example - if I one of 5 (7, 10, 15), what I have to do to be well? show me range of my function here (as an exception of taking pictures, of course:-)) now my question is:-) what are you waiting for us (me)? For example - if I one of 5 (7, 10, 15), what I have to do to be well? show me range of my function here (as an exception of taking pictures, of course:-))

]]> By: mikerussia http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31946 mikerussia Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:14:32 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31946 Ok, it's quite clear now. Thanks. Ok, it’s quite clear now. Thanks.

]]> By: Brian Auer http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31945 Brian Auer Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:00:39 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31945 Attracting buyers will be part of the marketing duties of each photographer involved. This site isn't intended to be just another place you put your photos and hope for the best. Certainly, a big part of the daily visitors will be photographers or other people just wanting to look at the photos. It's that kind of traffic that drives other traffic though -- including buyers. The more well-known it is from within the photo community, the more well-known it will be outside too. The photoblog will deviate from the typical photoblog model in that each photo will be accompanied by supporting text. The photographer could write about technical details, emotional attachments, processing techniques, etc. In addition to that, I'm planning on having comments open on the posts. Attracting buyers will be part of the marketing duties of each photographer involved. This site isn’t intended to be just another place you put your photos and hope for the best.

Certainly, a big part of the daily visitors will be photographers or other people just wanting to look at the photos. It’s that kind of traffic that drives other traffic though — including buyers. The more well-known it is from within the photo community, the more well-known it will be outside too.

The photoblog will deviate from the typical photoblog model in that each photo will be accompanied by supporting text. The photographer could write about technical details, emotional attachments, processing techniques, etc. In addition to that, I’m planning on having comments open on the posts.

]]> By: mikerussia http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31944 mikerussia Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:52:51 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/01/02/fine-art-photoblog-candidates/#comment-31944 Ok, Neil. I've got it. Thanks! Ok, Neil. I’ve got it. Thanks!

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