Monday, September 25, 2017

Dan + updates




 
 

So, recently I looked into making some changes in where my photos are available. My store subscription for eBay was up for renewal. Now, eBay sales have declined this year, more so than in previous years. I chose to end the subscription and research my options. I also asked for input from buyers, via my email group. The silence was deafening. I've also had a rough year, having to deal with my father's health issues instead of working on business.

What did I find? I researched web-sites, and it looks like a basic site, before I add store functions, would cost me more per month than eBay. Ouch! In the past, it's been difficult to get buyers to follow me to other sites, so I'd be looking at several months of carrying costs on a web-site. No, thank you. I re-upped my eBay store subscription. I won't give up on a web-site, because I get asked about it from time to time. That said, I will likely be moving more stock over to eBid. It costs less for me, and means I will be able to keep my prices where they are at.

For those who have followed me for some time, and for those who are new to my work, I work with a variety of male models, showcasing different looks and builds. I'll be honest - I find men sexy! Period. Regardless of the packaging. Yes, I've worked with muscle men and male model types, but I've also worked with a LOT of regular guys. I think all types of men (and women for that matter) deserve to be showcased as being sexy and erotic. I also work within a model's comfort zone. What that means is that not all my models pose nude. I feel that sexy and erotic do not always depend on how much skin is showing, and sometimes the model who is doing a risque shot that shows things off without showing them can be sexier than if he just revealed it all.

If you like what I do, and wish to support (or continue supporting) my work, there are options. eBay (http://stores.ebay.com/korokstudios) and eBid (https://korok-studios-photography.ebid.net). You can also look for my Sans Shirt series of magazines / Kindle-zines on Amazon. Search for Korok Studios on sites like Red Bubble, Society6, and Zazzle. Those sites also have my artwork as well as photos.

Thank You for taking the time to stick around and read all this, and Thank You for checking out and supporting my work. Have a groovy week!


Monday, August 7, 2017

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Holiday...

...or something like that!

With August coming up, I've decided to take a bit of a holiday. Don't worry, I'll be around to fill orders and answer questions. I will be taking a break from listing on eBid for August. I will continue to list on eBay, but mainly because I have limited listings there.

Why am I taking a break? Well... the past couple of months have been rough, dealing with my Dad's medical problems (he's doing better now!). Taking care of elderly parents is not always easy or fun. I am generally driving one or the other somewhere on any given day, running errands for 3, running the house, etc... It's tiring. That means that work (ebay, ebid, etc...) has been on auto-pilot for me.

Now, maybe that's not a horrible thing, but I haven't been doing much creatively. There have been NO new models (or old ones) to work with this year! I've been trying, but can't get anything sorted. Dad's illness didn't help matters. I've taken very few photos in general this year. I've also been too run down (tired) to do much in other areas. I've produced some sketch cards, and written a little, but nothing like what I should be doing. So, part of August is going to be dedicated to getting back on track creatively.

I am also going to work on finding new revenue streams in August. With sales declining, I have to find ways to survive. August sales will determine the future of my eBay store. In the future, I will mainly list 4x6 photos on eBid. Sales-wise, I've been in tight spots before. I understand it's a cycle of highs and lows. That doesn't mean I should just wait it out. I've run sales, but that's not helping anymore. I may have to find new ways to make product available, and I'm open to suggestions.

As always, please visit the links below. I'm a solitary artist/photographer, and not a big business, so if you like what I do, please consider supporting me. And, if not me, please lend your support to other artists and photographers out there who are working on their own. Nothing against the big guns, but often the "little guy" is producing worthwhile work!

Take Care! Have a Groovy Summer!

Korey


http://stores.ebay.com/korokstudios
https://korok-studios-photography.ebid.net/
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/korokstudios
http://korok-studios.blogspot.com/
http://itskoreysworld.blogspot.com
http://dynakor.deviantart.com

Monday, June 12, 2017

Peter on eBid


I have found that eBid prefers the photos I post to be censored, if nude... so, they are posted here as on eBid. The actual photo is normal, however, for those who are buying.







Please sign up for eBid, and if you like some of the photos there, I hope you purchase them. 

Thank You!