My Photo + Catalog Cover = One Happy Guy!

[mjs1973]

Some of you may remember a thread I started this past spring about a guy at work
wanting to see some of my pics for a possible catalog cover. This was right after the
company had a major restructuring in February. I ran into the guy a couple weeks after I
sent him a CD and he told me that the new creative team had decided not to use photos
for our broadside (clearance) catalogs anymore. I was a bit bummed, but I told him to
keep the CD just in case they change their mind.

I got an email at work today telling me that they had chosen one of my photos for a
clearance catalog cover! They had actually picked two photos and were making the final
decision this morning. They wanted to know if I could get them a high res. version of the
photos today. I had forgotten all about it and I was shocked when I read the email. My
mind started racing, wondering what photos they chose. I have had a few hundred pics on
the CD I sent.

Here are the two images they chose. The waterfall pick is the one they are going with. I
have to admit, I was a little surprised they picked either one of the photos, and I like the
tree shot better between the two. I didn?t do anything with either of these pics, other than
maybe some USM. There is something to be said about not deleting your files. You
never know what someone else is going to like.

I believe the catalog will drop on Oct. 15th as a stuffer. That means it will be put in with
just about every order we ship out, at least until the we run out of them. So if there are
any Lands' End customers out there, you may be getting a copy of one of my pics with
your next order!

[ACArmstrong]

That's awesome and a well-known catalog! Out of curiousity, how much are they paying you for the use of your photo?

[Liz]

That's such great news Michael! You must feel elated. "All good things come to those who wait."

The photo is awesome. I'm very happy for you. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Liz

[Lara]

Congrats Michael! The photos are so pleasing to the eye! Great work.

[mjs1973]

Thanks for the kind words Andy, Liz and Lara!

Andy, I have to be honest, I don't know for sure. I know the guy told me what they pay for the clearance catalog covers back in March or so, but I don't remember exactly what he said, and I don't have that email anymore. I think he said it's $500, but I'm not sure.

[Liz]

to add this to your portfolio.

Congratulations again. You deserve it! ;)

Liz

[another view]

Congrads, Mike! That's really great, and I'm glad to hear that you're being paid for your work. You should be! I'll have to watch for the catalog.

[tink]

How cool is that!! Well done, it's a beautiful shot!

[Chunk]

Terrific news Mike. Congrats.

[Axle]

That's cool Mike! The waterfall is an awesome shot! Congrats

[mjs1973]

Thanks for the kind words everyone, and for all of the help and encouragement you have provided!! I got a copy of the first proof of the cover today, and it looks pretty good! I would post it, but I'm not sure if there are any leagal issues to deal with, so better safe than sorry. I will post a copy of it, once the catalog drops and starts to ship.

Thanks again everyone!

[ACArmstrong]

That's awesome, Michael - a lot of times companies really try to stick it to folks who already work for them - especially when it comes to art. Good for you and your portfolio!

[Lionheart]

Great photos! Congratulations on your cover shot. Way to GO
(feels really good huh?)

[ken1953]

Great Michael...and beautiful shots...When I first started reading this post...I automatically thought of LE...hehe...Congratulations...
Ken

[Fenilyn]

Both of them are really great pictures. Great colours and sharp focus, I really like them. Anyways, that's a great news and congrats for that...Keep up the good work!






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[mjs1973]

Thanks agan for all the positive comments everyone.

I did get some more info today about this. As I expected, my memory on the price for the photo was off. The price I was thinking of is for our larger, core business catalogs that get mailed directly to the general public. This is a much smaller, overstock book so the price isn't as high. It will still put a nice dent in the price of a film scanner tho.