Il fine della festa.

We spent the entire weekend attending events and working at the FotoItaliana exhibit at Seattle Center. It was interesting to connect with other photographers, and to chat with visitors who share our passion for Italia.

The financial outcome was pretty decent, too. I didn't quite break even, but I did sell 5 pieces: 4 small prints and 1 large unframed piece. That's quite a rewarding feeling, as this was the first exhibit (outside of college) I've been part of.

As we were breaking down the exhibit last night, a fellow photographer really laid in on me. She felt that I had priced my small prints too low, a decision I made because I want my own art to be accessible--something most people could afford. Because the framed pieces were significantly more expensive (and also quite a bit larger), she seemed to be under the impression that I placed too much value on the frame, rather than the work itself. I was flabbergasted as she was going off on one, and kind of wish I defended myself a bit now. I certainly didn't join the exhibit to garner opinions from someone like her.

And, not to be a total rag, but she sold nothing.