Ruth
All restuarants sell "sizzle", not just steaks. You pay for the ambiance and
perceived value. Owen's thoughts of the quality of the photos matching the
perfectionism of the artist makes perfect sense. From a marketing standpoint
I wouldn't do it any other way. You're obviously moving up to a higher price
point and need to bring the ambiance with you.
TomNie

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Owen,
I totally agree with you. I've been to sites, seen prices on
various works and wonder how they can sell anything because the picture
is either out of focus, there's background (tools, table, windows,
etc.) or the angle leaves too many questions about the rest of the
piece.

Some pictures say "this is an expensive piece" or "my work is worth
what I'm asking" and other pictures say "look what I did in my spare
time" or (in Eeyore's tone!) "I made this, it's not that good, but I
tried." Well, I guess pictures are worth a thousand words!
(maybe I shouldn't have my website as a sig, I just might get called on
my picture taking!)

Ruth
www.torne-lignum.com