FC Talk, ep 10 - october 25
A transcription
Let's Start
Naomi Momsen day dreaming; ph: Francesco Coppola
Hello everyone, and welcome to FC Talk, the podcast about my Photography Vision and Nude Art Photography. This episode marks both an ending and a beginning for my website and art business. From this moment forward, there will no longer be a dedicated podcast page on my website. Instead, you'll find all episodes on my YouTube channel.
In this episode, I'll describe how my brand is evolving toward a more focused approach to art. First, I'll share the results from my Art Coach consultation. Then, I'll discuss the changes I'm implementing across my network. Finally, I'll look ahead to what's coming next month and toward the end of the year.
The Art Coach Consultation and Its Consequences
Brunella Scassi, desire look; ph: Francesco Coppola
Several weeks have passed since my October 1st consultation with Art Coach Stefania Monopoli, and I can now share a comprehensive summary and outline the next steps.
First and foremost: I have selling potential, particularly if I focus on the more abstract images in my portfolio. Stefania was enthusiastic enough to say she would consider purchasing some pieces herself—if I adjust my pricing and refine how I communicate about these images.
Lowering the prices will be straightforward. The communication aspect, however, requires a deeper, more deliberate change. Due to my years of study and practice in Photography and Fashion Photography, I've developed a habit of discussing my images as if I'm speaking with other photographers. I've been too technical in my descriptions. Art collectors, however, are drawn to meaning and emotion—and that's the direction I need to emphasize moving forward.
So here are the three directions for my brand evolution:
More focused on what resonates with collectors
More emotional and meaningful in how I describe my work
More accessible pricing as I build my collector base
Additionally, establishing a presence on a platform like Saatchi Art could be an effective way to reach the audience I've been striving to connect with since beginning this art career.
Changes to My Website and Network
Lorenza Caradonna passion; ph: Francesco Coppola
If you've been following this podcast and visiting my website, you'll notice several differences. The homepage and about page have a new look, structure, and purpose. I've also added a contact page with my professional email address: info@fc-photography.com. The Publications and FC Talk pages, however, will be discontinued.
A guiding principle underlies these changes: my website will now complement my future Saatchi Art profile. This is crucial because art collectors research artists before purchasing. Many beginning artists quit abruptly and without notice, which diminishes the value of their prints. Collectors need to know I'm committed to this path for the long term. They also want to understand whether my motivations and the emotions I evoke in my images resonate with them.
My blog must evolve as well. Following the focus I've received from my consultation, it no longer makes sense to shoot without direction or display diverse types of imagery. Social media platforms impose limitations on artistic nude photography—even abstract work can be restricted if there's too much visible skin or certain body parts shown.
There's also a practical concern: my work functions best within a scarcity model. When images are too revealing, I risk unauthorized downloads and copyright violations, with my work ending up on image-sharing forums. This undermines my business.
Therefore, my blog will no longer showcase portfolio sharing events or new artwork. My artwork will continue to be available in full—uncropped and uncensored—on my Patreon account.
What will I publish on my blog? I'll share event announcements and updates about changes to my practice. I'll also periodically post articles about the history of Nude Art Photography and pieces that reveal my intent, meaning, and passion for this genre of artistic photography.
What’s Next
Moses, my Kitty quite hungry; ph: Francesco Coppola
Following my recent selection for publication in StyleCruze France magazine, I've created a plan to participate in all serious calls for submissions I can find on kavyar.com. If everything goes well, I could achieve more than 10—perhaps 12—publications by the end of December. I've detailed this program for the Artist's Den tier on my Patreon account.
Beyond this, I'll be conducting new artistic nude photography sessions leading up to December. With this focused approach on my most viable genre, I don't need to shoot as frequently. I also have a substantial archive of images to populate my future Saatchi Art gallery and to continue participating in various publication and exhibition opportunities.
My website, now that the final piece of reconfiguration is complete, will remain relatively stable. Only the blog will reflect a new content-sharing policy.
That's it for this month.
I hope you enjoyed the content, and I'll catch up with you in November.
Shine on!