On The Money

I’m not just talking about photographers from “under-privileged” areas; I’m also talking about you and me. If I had more money, you’d see my work more; if you had more money, I’d see your work more. The stakes for participation are at a point for the average photographer where there is a relationship now between money and visibility. It’s not just about who you know anymore, it’s about who can pay to know people. The increasingly crowded field of photographers, while great in terms of image creation, in terms of economics creates a glut of photographers who have no leverage; if they don’t pay, others will. Those in control of distribution hold the strong hand, although they have their own financial concerns.

Extract from an article found at Fotoazo