How Do I Get Coffee Shops To Display And Sell My Photography?

13 July 2009 in Coffee maker

I know coffee shops often display local artists photography and help them sell it for a commssion but I don’t know how to get them to show my stuff. Do I just walk in with a portfolio? Any help would be aweseome.


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13 July 2009 Coffee maker

10 Comments to How Do I Get Coffee Shops To Display And Sell My Photography?

  1. There is a lot of good advice here. However, if it is a small, privately owned coffee shop speak to the owner (who may also be the manager). Always have a portfolio with you, or in your car. An aquaintace of mine always kept a portfolio and a selection of framed work in his van. When an opportunity came up, he had immediate follow-through. If it didn’t happen, he would always leave them with a business card. He seems to be doing pretty well.

    2. Ding-Din on 13 July 2009

  2. Walk in, ask them if they are interested and what type of perentage they will need, and if they agree, do it.

    3. Bill P on 13 July 2009

  3. All of the advice given are valid. However, it is not advantages to have to drag a portfolio around, they usually are life size, but instead make small versions of 4×5 photos in an album. Then have some business cards made up…name, address, phone and/or e-mail. This will show you are a serious photographer and mean business.
    Spartawo…

    4. spartawo on 13 July 2009

  4. Anytime you’re in the shop, walk up to whoever’s serving, and ask, in a friendly tone of voice, “Are you the manager?” Chances are, they’re not, but now they’re on your side. Explain that you would like to talk to the manager about your photography. Ask when he/she will be in, and whether you need an appointment. They’ll probably say, “Oh, no, just bring it in Wednesday, when Tom’s here and it’s slow.”
    If they accept your pictures, remember that they can’t sell them for you. You have to do that.
    Remember, also, that you are just starting out, so don’t overprice.
    Display them using the best framing you can afford, and build that cost into the cost of the art. But don’t sell yourself short: your price should reflect the value of your time, your talent, and the value of a work of art. Not everyone can take a beautiful or interesting picture.
    Good Luck!

    5. Austin W on 13 July 2009

  5. a family member did.

    6. WP Robot Wordpress Plugin on 14 July 2009

  6. I would have the pictures you want to try to sell have them matted and framed and ready to display. Go the the shop and ask to speak to the person that does the pictures sells. And talk and show them what you want to sell and get it worked out. Good luck.

    7. WP Robot Wordpress Plugin on 14 July 2009

  7. I know this might be a stupid anwser…but get a portifolio together and present your ideas to them.

    8. poopsiem on 14 July 2009

  8. Showing them your portfolio would be a very good start.

    9. Eugene on 14 July 2009

  9. You should start by asking at the counter for the manager, or asking the barrista if there is a person in charge of selecting the artwork for display. Then ask the person in charge how they like to review portfolios.

    10. madmax on 14 July 2009

  10. make up your mind first how you’re going to make it appealing to them. (e.g. a % of sales or x dollars per print)
    if you make it worth their while, they’ll probably go for it.

    11. heimdahl on 14 July 2009

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