Choosing the right place where to buy fine art photography involves several crucial considerations. To make an informed decision, it’s essential to reflect on your preferences and priorities first. The process begins with selecting the perfect image, followed by contemplating factors such as limited edition availability, print size, quality, price, and the option to see the print in person. Additionally, deciding whether to purchase directly from the artist or through a middleman plays a significant role in supporting the art community. In this article, we will review these considerations and explore various avenues for purchasing fine art photography.
When deciding where to buy fine art photography it is good to get clear on several considerations. Where you personally stand on each one of them will help narrow your options.
While the rest of the considerations are not in any particular order, I always recommend starting with choosing the image itself first. Why is this so important? Because, as I have often said in many other articles, it is crucial that you like the piece that you will decorate your room with. You do not necessarily have to have a very specific idea of the ideal picture you’re looking for. However, having some idea or having narrowed it down to at least a theme would be helpful. That would allow you to compare similar images in the same category from different photography sources.
When you’re looking to buy fine art photography, ask yourself if it’s important to purchase a limited edition print. Limited editions are important to some art collectors; however, there are those that are indifferent. Given that not everyone who sells photography offers limited edition artworks, it will be important for you to know what you value before you begin your search.
Another important consideration when purchasing fine art photography is the size of the print you’re looking to acquire. While most photography sellers carry a variety of sizes, if you require a particularly large size print, that may be a limiting factor for some sellers.
You should also think about the print quality you are looking for when buying fine art photography. Most places will sell prints of a reasonable quality. However, they will not be of equal quality. This will be especially important when you are looking for high end artwork. If you are the type of an art collector who is seeking high quality photography prints you should do your research thoroughly.
Similar to Quality and size the print price will affect your choice when buying fine art photography. Unless you are independently wealthy and budget is not a consideration for you, you should understand that fine art photography on the market is not priced the same. If you need to fall into a particular price range make sure that the vendors and artists that you are considering also fall into it.
In the world of Ecommerce we have become more and more accustomed to purchasing just about anything online. Buying and selling fine art photography on the Internet is a real thing. However, anytime we buy anything from a website it can sometimes be challenging to trust the seller if we are a first-time buyer. Additionally, are you the type of collector who has to see the artwork in person, touch it, and then decide if it is the right one for you? If that is you I would recommend ignoring all the online buying options In this article and focusing on the in-person ones.
Have you considered whether you want to buy directly from the artist or through a middleman? It is true that when buying from a mega art online platform you might be able to get a better price. Did you know however, that many of those platforms take a large commission on every single sale which can range between 30% and 50%. Furthermore, because these businesses are always interested in making sales, they will often heavily discount the artwork which leaves even less money in the pocket of the artist who created the piece in the first place. If it is important to you to support the artist directly in the best way possible, buying directly from him or her is the best thing you can do. This is like buying from local farmers instead of from big chain stores. With the one caveat that, given the convenience of the internet, you can support photographic artists directly all over the world.
Now that we have discussed the main consideration points when buying fine art photography we can look at some examples of where to go and find that awesome artwork.
Just like many other things, shopping online might give you the largest choice when deciding where to buy fine art photography. In this section we will specifically focus on some of those mega art platforms that were mentioned earlier. Although this article is not meant to provide a review of these stores, it is intended to give you a list of some of the most popular photography websites, as well as give you a tiny little bit of information for some of them.
There are several things to note here. First, the art sold on each will be a slightly different style. This goes back to one of the very first points above deciding the type of image you are looking for. Second, their pricing structure can vary quite a bit. Third, some of them offer an array of print mediums others focus specifically on one kind. For example canvas or giclee prints. Finally, their business terms with the participating artists can also vary. Some take less commission and others take more. Some promote the art of their community others leave it up to each individual artist to handle that. Some procure every single order and produce every single print others leave it to the individual artist to own the fulfillment process. Also, some platforms allow just about anybody to sell art on their website and others have an established curation process.
In no particular order, here is the list:
https://houseofspoils.com/
https://www.artfinder.com/
https://www.lumas.com/
https://www.riseart.com/
https://www.saatchiart.com/
https://www.wallartprints.com/
https://www.etsy.com/
https://fineartamerica.com/
https://www.art.com/
https://www.artphotolimited.com/
https://www.greatbigcanvas.com/
There is no shortage of photographs for sale online offered by individual artists. It is amazing the talent pool which exists out there. There are so many photographers that produce imagery which is nothing short of breathtaking. Many of those photographers are offering their photography art on an individual website that they own and maintain. These are the people who not only have to spend time to go and capture amazing photography, but they also have to dedicate a considerable amount of time towards maintaining and promoting their own brand. As someone who does this, I can personally vouch for how extremely difficult and labor intensive it is. Writing this very article is one of those efforts.
One thing that is usually true for these types of photographers is that they take a great deal of pride and effort in their craft, brand, and customer service. In addition, many of them choose to offer the highest quality photo prints that can be found on the art world market. You may end up paying slightly more for your piece but you will get personalized attention and a high quality print.
So how do we find these artists who have photographs for sale online on their own websites? A simple Google search will yield quite a few valuable results. However, because all of these individuals are competing with the mega art platforms:
A) You may need to scroll down through the first set of results that Google returns which will be all of these large platforms.
B) You have to be more specific in your Google searches. Instead of using broad search keywords, such as “fine art photography”, use some specific search terms where are you define the location of where the image was taken, the print medium you want, and/or the type of photography theme/category you are looking for. Here are some examples you can try:
When seeking out photographers, it’s essential to bear in mind that a photographer’s ranking on Google doesn’t necessarily reflect their proficiency in photography or the quality of their prints. To clarify, a high position in Google search results doesn’t automatically translate to superior photo print quality, and vice versa. It’s crucial to distinguish between brand marketing and print quality, recognizing that these are distinct aspects that aren’t inherently connected to one another.
Exploring fine art photography galleries provides an alternative avenue for purchasing artwork. We have to recognize that art galleries are unevenly distributed across the United States, with some regions boasting a vibrant community while others lack a significant presence. Depending on your geographical location, this may influence the feasibility of this option. One advantage of visiting a nearby art gallery is the opportunity to personally experience the artwork. However, due to the substantial expenses associated with operating a physical gallery, the prices tend to be higher.
Local art fairs are a great way to find original fine art photography at an affordable price. Again depending on where you live art fairs may or may not be available to you. However, if they are available and you are looking for authentic art, you want to buy directly from the artist, and you want to see the artwork first hand before you buy, local art fairs are really a great option.
If you go to Google search and type “fine art photography near me” some of the first results will be physical businesses that offer photography in your area. Those may turn out to be good choices for you, again if you’re looking to buy local and not online. Nevertheless, Google will also show you results of photographers selling art who are outside of your area. Therefore, this approach can allow you options to find good photography both online and locally.
If you have read this far it is definitely worth mentioning that you can find high quality fine art photography prints for sale on this very website. My portfolio of fine art nature photography is quite diverse and brings you beauty from various corners of the world. As a landscape photographer I very much enjoy capturing the natural beauty in all types of environments. This works in favor of my customers because they can find a large variety of options.
As far as my prints, I offer the highest quality of photographic prints available for sale – metal and acrylic. I pride myself on offering oversized prints that can completely transform a room. As I often refer to them they act as Windows to Nature. If you are looking to buy directly from the photographer I invite you to take a look at my galleries. Gintchin Find Art is dedicated to bringing you original photography at its best.
Gintchin Fine Art offers exclusive limited edition fine art photography by Lazar Gintchin, a nature and landscape photographer specializing in large format size prints. Each image in Gintchin’s portfolio is a unique and limited edition print. The gallery includes high-quality wall art prints in acrylic and metal mediums, providing a luxurious fine art presentation. With a diverse range of genres to choose from, art enthusiasts can curate a collection that reflects their aesthetic preferences.
