[Monique7nuns]

Originally Posted by impaul99

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be mean or to sound rude, but just in the last few days I've seen so many examples of people who are being given opportunities by the Universe to follow their dreams and to be paid for it and they keep putting up blocks.

What do you mean "I'm not setup to sell prints"? and "perhaps in the near future"? Did I not just hear someone on here offer to pay you for doing what you love?

Well yeah, yes I'm guilty as charged. I mean, is that what an opportunity from the Universe looks like? Cause in my mind I automatically start thinking 'that guy is just being nice' and 'my shots aren't good enough yet' and 'one day they will be good enough and I will sell them'. All negative-someday stuff.. it's what I'm used to which is not to say that it will always be that way. What you suggest didn't occur to me. My train just isn't on that track..

Originally Posted by impaul99

Let me help you with that. Try making your first $1 or $100 by doing what you love, such as your photography. You don't have "selling prints setup"? Who says you have to? Even if you have no clue how to do that, why not offer to sell what you already have... THE DIGITAL PHOTO.

For example, why not say to Dan "Dan, I don't have selling prints setup, but if you are willing to send me $X via paypal (xxxx@xxxxxx.com) I will send you the highest resolution image I have from my camera and you can go to the nearest BestBuy or whatever place prints out pictures in whatever size you want. Just tell me which images you like."

Or even just: "Dan, pick a picture, and PM me how much you'd pay for a hi-res image that I can email to you and you can print it yourself at a local print shop."

In the last few months I've been in situations/conversations where I heard someone say "Yeah, I'm looking to start a business doing Blog design." and the person they were talking to said "Oh really? That's cool, cuz I'm looking for a design for my site." and then the other person said "Yeah... We'll see how it goes..." or something to that effect. It's like...uhh... did the Universe not just put you in front of your first customer? I just wanted to scream "Seal the deal!", "Seal the deal!"

I've been on a Blog that I wanted to put up advertising on, and they have an advertising page which says "I haven't figured out prices yet, but contact me with an offer."

Uhm, are you kidding me?! You spend 2394729374 hours writing content for your Blog, you have advertising spots (filled with non-paying ads at the moment), you even have an advertising page, but no pricing, and no easy way to buy advertising except by "contact me" which is difficult to find as well?

Sorry, I just keep seeing so many people stuck at jobs they hate, wanting to make money doing what they love, yet when opportunity knocks, their fears complicate the process of "making money doing what you love".

I had to say something.

No, that's cool I understand .

Originally Posted by impaul99

By the way, your pictures are awesome. For two reasons. (1) I really like them and I do think they are good enough to be turned into prints to put on a wall...and (2) Looking at them inspires me to learn how to take pictures outside with my digital SLR and put them up for sale online. I live in an area that's very similar to your pictures, full of greenery and trees and beautiful nature but because I see it every day I kind of take it for granted. Others might really enjoy seeing pictures like that. Of course I'm still a complete noob when it comes to photography, but it is kind of fun and I'm sure I could brighten someone's day with some of my pictures.

Once again, sorry if my post comes off "direct" as I don't know you, but when I read it I just heard a screaming "Seal the deal! Seal the deal!" in my head.

Thanks Paul I really appreciate it. As I'm about to type this I have a strong feeling it will sound like an excuse - but I'm honestly not used recognizing opportunities or I guess even feeling like I'm worthy. I mean.. I'm happily shocked that so many people here are chiming in with advice. Usually whenever I try to participate in online discussions where I've never been before I'm ignored and I end up thinking it's something I'm doing wrong.

Clearly experiencing abundance is a mind set that I am predictably (based on my blues story I first posted) not familiar with. Perhaps there is a way to help others get out with their cameras more.. perhaps viewing the world through a camera lens can open some eyes to what is so easy to take for granted.. there may very well be a need or demand for a 'source photography' workshop. You've got me to thinking about it.

Dan.Linehan: If you are still paying attention and interested in a print, please PM me and let's figure something out.