What's the smallest image you have ever sold?

Ok,

This is a funny story in a way I guess. I recieved an email from someone who was interested in this image she saw online. She is from the Bay area and really misses the coast since moving to TX. So I directed her to my website for print prices. I advertise prints ranging from 8x12 - 20x30. Well she emails me back and asks 'could I buy a 5x7?'

My initial reaction was its not really worth it for me. I mean c'mon. But then I thought about it and decided to go ahead with it anyway. So I am just curious if you guys have certain cut offs in terms of how small of an order you will process? Has this ever happened to you before?

Derek

I have never sold anything smaller then a 6x9 on the net. I guess it really just depends if you have the time or even care to. If someone asked for a 100 matted I don't think I would _________!

Is that a comet there in the sky? We will be having one pretty soon here this month. You might be able to get it in the same sky.

Smallest print....8x10.......As note cards (many)......4x5.......

Steve,

Thats interesting that you sold a 6x9. So then I guess 5x7 isn't too much smaller. LOL... Its really not that hard for me to process the order since I work with Bay Photo and they simply drop ship whatever I buy. I've just never placed an order with them this small before. So it will be interesting how they charge it, if any minimum handling fees apply. I mean the thing only costs ~ $1.

I think what I saw were shooting stars the clear night this was taken. I saw at least a half dozen while out there. There are two in this frame alone. You can check out the larger version here to see them better: http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/Locations/Northern-California-2009/7049912_hqPLs#722256392_A38Tw-A-LB.

Derek

Nature photos, note cards 4x5, prints 8x10. Weddings, tons of wallets and 4x6's.

Most portrait/wedding photographers price 4x6, 5x7 and even 8x10 at the same price, since they take the same amount of work. Personally, I do more retouching on an 8x10, so I sell the smaller sizes cheaper.

First of all, great image. I love it.

For anything smaller than 12 x 18, I just point them to my photoshelter archive which is a purely automated transaction. $40 is better than nothing considering it takes me no extra work!

If you don't have a process that convenient, why not just charge her enough to make it worth your time and see if she still wants to?

I have sold a few matted 5x7's at a gallery and at shows. I've never shipped them, as it would not really be worth the effort (and cost) unless a client purchased a set of these smaller prints

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Back in my "artsy/craftsy" weekend show days, the matted 5x7's were the biggest sellers, some matted 8x10's, but never a matted/framed 16x20 A long-time art show friend once told me to make sure I had enough "low-priced" items to sell, those items will usually pay for the booth space and ones day at the show; she was right.

Cool, good to know. I had no idea these were big sellers at the shows.

I don't want to seem like a snob or anything. And I do want people to enjoy my work. I guess its kind of a business decision as well a personal choice as far as how small one wants to go. I still don't think I'll advertise 5x7 on my website, but will consider special requests like this last one

Thanks everyone for your input.

Derek

Derek,

I don't offer anything smaller than 11x14 on my site. However, I do ask folks to contact me for sizes/options not offered there.

My Prints

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I used to offer 4x6 prints matted to 5x7. They were a lot of work, just as much work as the 6x9 prints matted to 11x14 (which happen to be the smallest print I sell now for $40). Even though they did sell well for $12 they were just to work intensive to make enough to meet the demand.