The start of my week got a jump start this afternoon once I had time to check my email. To my surprise, there was a message waiting from “Reader’s Digest”
“Good afternoon,
Reader’s Digest Canada would like to reproduce the following photo in its article 4 ways to look at a broom, to be published in July. The image will cover two Reader’s Digest pages (5 x 7)
Please tell me the fees for this usage.
Thank you very much,
—
Reader’s Digest “
So after I calmed down & realized the image, they wanted I got excited again, then calmed down to get my mind right. I determined a price, then 2nd guessed myself, then came up with another price, then 2nd guessed myself again, then I settled on a price & said fuck it; either they will accept or they won’t.
So I sent my quote.
Minutes later, I got a response with the address to send my invoice & digital image. The deal was done!
I know some people look down on Flickr but if it were not for this wonderful spot, my image may have never been found. As a freelancer & stock photography wannabe, I’ve been getting pretty luck these last few days.
With all this said, I’m happy that I tag, label & name all of my photos. It comes in handy!!!!!!!!!
Oh by the way, here is a link to the image that generated my good fortune. It’s a photo of James Anderson & Thornetta Davis (Blues Diva Extraordinaire) jumping the broom at their public wedding last year downtown Detroit during the African World Festival. If you are interested in seeing more images from their weeding click here.
Amber "Bam" Cabral / May 12, 2009
Man I love you. Path just being laid right on out based on skill. 🙂
Definitely inspiring.
Emmanuel / May 12, 2009
Im tellin you T… You are the prime example of what true skill can bring someone. No doubt! Congrats man!
maya | springtree road / May 12, 2009
that’s great, tafari! 🙂 who cares what other people think about flickr. they’re either jealous or feel threatened so they need to get back to hustling or shut their latte hole. 😉
Anonymous / May 12, 2009
congradulations!!!! i have been reading your blog for quite some time now. your talent was quite obvious. i knew it would not be long until your talent would be reconized by the comercial world.
byrdparker / May 13, 2009
congratulations !!!!! tafari , i am so proud of you !
Tafari / May 13, 2009
Friends thanks again for your undying support. To have one of my images make it into a major publication means so much to me! For it to be in another country makes me feel international somehow.
Its just so crazy.
Shit, now Im wondering whats next. Time, Life, Ebony, Jet, Maxim??? Bring it on!!!
Tafari
WandaWoman / May 21, 2009
I am so happy to see that so many opportunities are opening up for you. I viewed the photo on Flickr and it is a wonderful one. I really enjoy your photos, as you have such a wonderful eye. Congratulations again!
Gemini Girl aka GG / May 23, 2009
dare I say “you go boy” its beautiful the colors are amazing!
Tafari / May 31, 2009
WandaWoman & GG – I appreciate the support & feedback so much. My readers/friends have mos def been a driving force pushing me to grow!
Tafari