Collecting Photography:

Beginner Basics

A non-stop, fact-filled intensive “bootcamp” which provides a bird’s eye view from a 25-year collecting veteran. Course covers topics on buying, questions to ask and issues to avoid. Due diligence is the key to collecting! You’ll walk away with a greater understanding of the photography marketplace and the proper tools to becoming a thoughtful photography collector. Visits to galleries, auctions, art fairs and private collections round out the experience.

Topics Covered
• Issues to consider before you start collecting
• Where to look and buy
• Pricing – What is a fair price?
• For Profit vs. Non-Profit resources
• Galleries vs. Auction Houses
• Once You Buy It, Then What (The Administrative Chores)

Workshop Goals and Expected Results
• Choosing Your Philosophy: What and why do you want to collect?
• Intelligent questions to ask before you start
• Dealing with galleries
• Buying at auction
• Necessary due diligence before you spend a penny
• How to decipher markings (stamps, signatures, editions, etc)
• Managing the paperwork: appraisals, insurance, cataloging