Be Willing to Change

By Val Gelineau, CEO and Cofounder, PhotoSpin, Inc.

Wow! After reading some of the email I received after the last blog I'm amazed at how many creative people are unwilling to change. Great artists throughout history have continually reexamined their creative work and pushed to create new and better forms of art. If they hadn't, all of the art in the world would still be cave and sand drawings. Think about it; first pinhole cameras; b&w film then color film; currently, digital. Great artist adapt to the medium and find ways to sell their art. Today's market is no different. I believe there are plenty of opportunities for those who are willing to venture into the new world of selling stock images for both professionals and amateurs. Is the only separation between amateurs and pros a paycheck? Many seem to think so. What about passion? Luck vs. talent? A formal education vs. self taught? The industry is changing. So what? The industry has always been changing throughout history and new and incredible things come out of it - always. Old school? New school? Whatever... Great work is still great work. Please, post your comments to the blog. Let's explore these topics together. Whether you agree or not, let others hear what you're emailing me.