CHAPTER 6

D.I.Y. Alternatives

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The studio at home. Image © Mary Pritchard.

As we will see in this chapter, there are an increasing number of possible d.i.y. options for getting one’s work seen. All of them vary in costs, time input, and the possibility for critical attention and sales. The key criteria for deciding whether or how to follow this route are that it should suit the photographer’s working life and be a choice which can be developed over time.

The open studio

Having an open studio event in your home is not something to take on lightly as it is hard work and takes a great deal of planning and preparation. However, it can be rewarding ...

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