It happens with those who specialize, with only one of the two available options, film or digital, but since we're talking about working with analog, I'll propose he'll do ok with being passed up for the occasional job.
As a side note, when I worked as an advertising art director, I had to deny a job to a well-known photographer because he would only shoot film and both the client and agency insisted on digital.
I did once sell a print a few years back. Or at least, I agreed to barter it for some cheese. Double Gloucester. Very good, it was.
Not especially, but that was the available currency. Buyer was a farmer.You were feeling esurient, I presume.
I made $10 two years ago.
... but $10 will buy a Leica, so maybe it's not so low.
Like it reads - whether it be just a few bucks here & there or maybe something substantial through clients who still want work done in film, freelancing, galleries, etc.
I go to fine art gallery exhibitions often, sometimes viewing large photographics prints both from contemporary photographers and historical ones. While prints in this segment may be highly priced (from 5000-50000 USD equivalent), I am sorry to see that hand made printing is not valued. Most prints seem to be made digitally on inkjet (euphemistally referred to as a "giclee print"), some (black and white mainly) digitally printed silver gelatin on lightjet. So, the numbered prints would be exactly identical. Most gallerists seem to have little knowledge of the difference of the processes involved.
A print of mine sold at a juried exhibition for the first time recently.
I expect I'll lose a small amount of money there.
The sale of prints has dropped through the floor. I'd estimate that less than a dozen analog only photographers are making their living selling prints.
Actually having a full time self sufficient income is something of a rare thing for many here, however, the occasional job below or above the Tax/No Tax line, is, IMO, something to enjoy, take pride in well done jobs and build on. If you've the energy, kit and ambition to last out the period that building a client list of repeated jobs.
Thanks. It was an art nude. Now I have an empty space on my wall that I need to fill! Time to get back into the darkroom, I guess.Congrats! I assume it wasn't 'just another landscape' - I imagine those don't sell all too well. Too much supply given the demand.
Professional kit is not necessary element in making some monies with your camera, you can start with many types of kit. but if you are specialized in your topics, you will quickly find out any limitations about how far that equipment can take you.
Very often, work can be done with a kit lens filters, support and a flash, so don't think you can not get started today with what you have on hand.
It's just a simple matter of discovering those jobs that will allow you the use of what you have to hand.
IMO
Remember when professional cameras had to be black?
Well "professional equipment" also follows fashion and trends. Remember when professional cameras had to be black? And how "proper" wedding photographers have to have a big camera? Memes and tropes exist everywhere...
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