The Shutterbug Eye - Updates and changes

So I felt it time to do an update on my shops and plans for The Shutterbug Eye.

I had the fun experience last weekend of being the Artfire Crazy Train rider.  While on Artfire as a verified, or pro, member I have listed well over 200 photo items, promoted myself and others and yet I feel like I have created largely a gallery.  My few sales have been mainly to friends, my page hits are not where I'd like them to be dispite trying to write good titles and such.

I am moving in the following directions:

1. Getting all of my best pieces categorized in galleries on my website.
2. Listing my favorite pieces on Etsy to maintain a limited best of selection there.
3. I plan to purchase a pro member on Flickr which is only $24 per year and put all my best pieces by category there.
4. I will continue to feature other artists on My Handmade Site though may change how I do things slightly
5. I will continue with my photo blog The Shutterbug Eye

I hope that limiting my focus, as I was trying to manage Artfire, Etsy and 1000 Markets, will make life less stressful, help me enjoy the process again and hopefully be successful.  I will not shut any store, I simply do not plan to manage them anymore.

 

 

If you wish to see my full selection visit me at http://www.theshutterbugeye.com and look at my galleries.

DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography and more

 

Today I am featuring LJ Design & Photo where you can find photographs of images of ghost towns, National Parks of the southwest, machinery and cars left abandoned, and images of buildings on sections of old Route 66 in the Mohave Desert.  Some of my favorite items from LJ Design & Photo are:

Mojave Dancing - Limited Edition Photograph

 

Tulip - Limited Edition Photograph

 

Goldfield Night - 11x14

Make sure to visit LJ Design & Photo to see the full selection of great photography.

DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography & more

Forgotten Beauty

 

Today's feature is Forgotten Beauty.  Photographer, Julie Shiel, shares and sells many unique photographs featuring abandoned or forgotten urban settings.  Here are a few of my favorite pieces found at Forgotten Beauty. 

 

Broken 5"x7" Fine art photography print Urban Exploration

 

The Secret Garden 8"x10" Fine Art Photography

 

Old Route 66 5"x5" Fine Art Photography - Painted Desert

Please make sure you visit Forgotten Beauty to see all of the great pieces.

DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography and more

Camera Angles Photographer - Celtic Cat Photos

Today I am featuring Celtic Cat Photos, one of the fabulous photographers from 1000 Markets Camera Angles Market.  Celtic Cat Photos features photography of Ireland, Scottland, Rural America and Nature.  You can visit Celtic Cat Photos here:


Celtic Cat Photos

Some of my favorite photos by Celtic Cat Photos are:


Old Ireland - Askeaton Fine Art Photograph

and


Beer Barn Rural America Fine Art Photograph

Make sure you visit Celtic Cat Photos to see the full selection.

Now I will share one item from my shop The Shutterbug Eye.


Exotic Fall Leaf - 8x10 print

Thanks for stopping by, come back tomorrow to see more artisan finds.

DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography & more

Camera Angles Photographer - Little Odd Me

Today I am featuring Little Odd Me, one of the fabulous photographers from 1000 Markets Camera Angles Market.  Little Odd Me has a variety of photographs including photos of animals, flowers, scenes, frost and more.  You can visit Little Odd Me here:


Little Odd Me
 
Some of my favorite pieces by Little Odd Me are:


Christmas Geese - 5x7 Fine Art Photograph
 
and


Opalescent Gold - 5x7 Fine Art Photograph
 
Make sure to visit Little Odd Me to see the full selection of great photos.


Now I'll share one item from my shop The Shutterbug Eye.


Sunlit golden leaves photograph - 4x6 print 

Thanks for visiting.

DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography & more

Camera Angles Photographer - Brief Moments

Today I am featuring Brief Moments, one of the fabulous photographers from 1000 Markets Camera Angles Market.  Breif Moments captures those brief moments in time to share with all.  You can visit Brief Moments here:

 
Brief Moments

Some of my favorite items from Brief Moments are:


Winter Chill, 5x7 Fine Art Photograph

and


January Faith, 5x5 Fine Art Photograph

Visit Brief Moments to see all the wonderful photography.

I also would like to share one item from my 1000 Markets store The Shutterbug Eye here:


4 White Water Lily Note Cards

Thanks for visiting today.  Come back tomorrow to see more artisan finds.

DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography & more

Camera Angles - Holiday Gift Box

Today I'm going to share a few photos from the Camera Angles Markets Holiday Gift Box.  All photos featured in the gift box can be found here:


Holiday Gift Box

Now on to a few of the photos featured in the Holiday Gift Box:


Twilight Dreams 5x7 Textured Photograph
Photo by Celtic Cat Photos


Some Days are Golden - Photograph Pendant Necklace
Photo and product by Jude McConkey


Red Corvette - 11 x 14
Photo by LJ Design Photo


Landscape
Photo by VinTij


Classic Beginnings - 8x10 Fine Art Photograph
Photo by Brief Moments


Orange and Red Flower Note Cards 8 Pack
Photos and cards by The Shutterbug Eye


2010 Photo Calendar Polar Bear Photo
Photo and calendar by Jrzy Girl Photography

There are many more items in the Holiday Gift Box and more are being added so visit often to see what's there.  You can also visit Camera Angles to see all of the photography and photography based products.

DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography & more

Camera Angles Photographer - Vin'Tij

Today I'm featuring a photography store from 1000 Markets who is also a member of the Camera Angles Market.  Vin'Tij can be found here:

 
Vin'Tij

Here is a photo from the Trees collection

 
Rainbow Tree

From the Fall 2009 collection

 
Sheep

Be sure to stop by Vin'Tij to see her full collection.

I will conclude by sharing one of my photographs from my 1000 Markets store.

 
Deep red leaves photograph - 8x10 print

Visit me at The Shutterbug Eye to see more of my photography and my blank photo note cards.

DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography & more

Camera Angles Market from 1000 Markets

Today I am doing something different.  Rather than featuring an individual artist or store, I am going to feature a market.   For those who are not familiar with 1000 Markets, it is an on-line selling venue for handmade products and art.  The main concept that makes 1000 Markets different are the markets, which are thematic groups of artisans.  You can shop by marketplace if you are looking for something that fits the theme or you can shop at 1000 Markets using normal search functions.

As a photographer, I was thrilled when I was invited to join the Camera Angles Market, a group of talented photographers and a community in it's own for anyone who likes photography and wantes to share or learn.  You can see the whole Camera Angles Market here:



Once inside the Camera Angles Market, you should check out their blog that has a wealth of information on photographers and techniques.  A Gift Guide was recently published and has some great gift ideas.  Check out the guide here:



Camera Angles Autumn Gift Guide (photo above by  Julie Magers Soulen Photography)

In case you don't make it to the gift guide, which also has photos in it so you can see them, the list of featured photographers and items with links is:

Julie Magers Soulen Photography--- Red Leaf Brier

LJ Design & Photo --- A Morning of Autumn

Celtic Cat Photos --- Farm Window & Maples

Vin’Tij --- Autumn Leaves

Green Roots Photography --- Crow Amongst the Fall Foliage

The Shutterbug Eye Photography--- The Lady Bug

Brief Moments Photography --- Hushed

Daogreer Earth Works --- Mixed Company

Forgotten Beauty --- Gilpin Falls Covered Bridge

Little Odd Me --- Autumn Delight

LD Photography --- Fall Fire Leaf

JrzyGirlPhotography --- Iowa

Jude McConkey --- First Frost

Joanna's Photography --- Sleeping Beauty

The forums at Camera Angles also contains many discussions about photographic techniques as well as offers opportunities to share ones work.  You do not have to be a market member to participate.  They are open to help new photographers as well.

So visit The Camera Angles Market and check out the talented photographers that are there.  I will try to post a feature on a Camera Angles member on a weekly basis through the holiday season to really let you all see the varied talent that resides there.

Please feel free to visit my 1000 Markets store The Shutterbug Eye where I have a variety of blank photo note cards and photographic prints for sale.



DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography and more

The Shutterbug Eye - Now also at 1000 Markets

So I just opened a shop at 1000 Markets. I feel it's good to have presence in a few places, with the holidays coming. Check me out at 1000 Markets at http://theshutterbugeye.1000markets.com.

Here are a few items from my store. I plan to add more:

White Water Lily Note Card

Deer Running 4x6 print

Pretty Pink Rose Bud - 8x10 print

So visit my store at 1000 Markets. I also maintian a very large selection of photographs, note cards and some ACEO cards in my Artfire Studio - The Shutterbug Eye.

DK Miller
The Shutterbug Eye, Nature photography & more