James,
An immersive image:) After all, this is what this thread is about.
Thank you for the positive drive. That interview was interesting, I actually never knew his story.
You are right, I do need to concur my scariest opponent first - myself.
Rob,
The business sense likely is the primary challenge for me:) I realize that what I would actually enjoy doing entirely, is my artwork, transforming it into sculpture.
Although I know how to create nudes I am yet to figure out how make a living out of just that.
Given that we just recently bought a new house I must give this path a thoughtful assessment.
So, looking at a broader scope, I started giving this some structure, identifying the primary lines of business, then breaking that down by customer segment, then by products / services. Following recommendations in this thread, I will separate the family photos from the nudes that will be moved to a new site.
Art - michaelezra.com Collectors Open/limited editions of nudes and landscapes
Portfolios with 5-10 prints
Retail Books / kickstarter / publishers
Merchandise with artwork images
Education - michaelezra.com Photographers Master classes and workshops
Online tutorials
Personal services - TimelessMe.com Families Group and individual portraits of family members on location or studio
Family heirlooms
Events
Wedding services
Gift Certificates
Kids Dance studios
Taekwondo / sports clubs
Kids with pets
Kids at play
Studio portraits
Horses & pets Portraits with owners
Just horses / pets
Actors and wannabes Headshots
Model portfolios
Personal services, nude - website3 Sculptural nudes
Sentimental nudes
Business services - website4 Corporate Landscapes for interior decoration
Headshots for professionals
Interior photography
Small businesses Landscapes for interior decoration
Advertising-related services:
Product photography
Interior photography
Yoga studios Studio or location sessions
Selected nudes for decoration
Artists Reproduction photography of paintings & sculptures
PDF portfolios
Stock photography Lifestyle
Abstracts
Nudes
Nature
Concepts
Objects
Brands Client's projects
Is this a kind of approach that makes business sense?
Where do the agencies fit in?
How does one approach big brands?