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10/31/2005 04:50:36 PM · #101 |
mandy...those are some nice shots. Can you get a tighter depth of field with your camera? I am not familiar with yours but that is about the only major thing I see. |
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10/31/2005 06:59:21 PM · #102 |
Britnee4 is a very good shot. I love the idea in the old porch shot, but I don't like that the shadow fell across her face. Also, with a slightly rounder face, try to stay above the subject, rather than below. A good pose to try with someone else tho too.
I also like cheerleader1. I think I'd focus on those two. I wouldn't put more than 1 or 2 shots per shoot in the folio unless you can't help it at first. More than that says "this was my only (or only good) shoot."
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Good stuff - there was something else from your profile I meant to tell you to include so I'll try to find that now.
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10/31/2005 08:41:16 PM · #103 |
senior4
ryan4
make believe
Those are the 3. I'd scrap cheerleader1 and use senior4, britnee4, ryan4 and make believe as the first 4 for your folio.
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10/31/2005 08:43:29 PM · #104 |
If everyone who's in the mentorship and is going to be making a website could PM me your website address, and photoreflect or other storefront address, I want to put them all in one post. Please don't add them below. :)
Thanks!
The next thing we're going to start looking at is your image - color, logo, and the beginnings of a business card.
M
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10/31/2005 09:40:37 PM · #105 |
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11/01/2005 05:02:19 PM · #106 |
Okay. Requested the catalog, and signed up for photoreflect. It says it takes 48 hours for it to become active? Anyway, I downloaded and installed the software but haven't looked at it yet.
I went through a first round of my photos and came up with four catagories for portfolios. Places, portraits, weddings, and I called misc. "my point of view". I went through and created a separate "portfolio" gallery with those four sub-galleris to start organizing photos I'm thinking about having printed for a portfolio. I would appreciate any input there....either "yes, good choice" or "this doesn't work" Or even if there are other's I've done that you see and think should be in there but aren't. Some of them were chosen to illustrate some specific effects I can use for a final product.
The link is HERE. If you think there are too many in any given section, let me know which to take out.
ALSO, I have an appointment with the lady I've been in contact with at our local visitor's center in town. She is familiar with me as I have provided some local interest photos for several of their needs. I am going there Thursday to take my framed prints to show her and also another person in charge of the local art scene. I know I'll be able to at least hang them there available to sell, but I hope to sell at least one that morning. We'll see. I have them priced in range from $35 to $95.
Anything that costs money will have to wait until after payday on Friday! :)
Oh...and I'm thinking of what name to use. Do I want just "J.Pochard Photography"? I like "Magic Moments" but it's pretty cliche and while no one local has it, some others do. So I'm giving some thought to that as well.
I have a really cruddy card I hand out right now. I wouldn't even call it a business card. It's more just because I kept writing down my email and pbase gallery site for folks, so just decided to print something up with that already on it. I will be working on an official business card as soon as I determine a name.
This is what I'm using right now:
:)
That is all.
Message edited by author 2005-11-01 17:04:20. |
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11/01/2005 05:20:08 PM · #107 |
One thing I did notice Judy is that your photos are named very differently. Some are numbered some have.jpg on the end one is maternity good I think... (I would nix that, makes the visitor think of the other shots you might have had when they should be focusing on the pics they see!)
Renaming them (or even leave no title!) will make it a little more professional. :0) |
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11/01/2005 05:26:21 PM · #108 |
Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo: One thing I did notice Judy is that your photos are named very differently. Some are numbered some have.jpg on the end one is maternity good I think... (I would nix that, makes the visitor think of the other shots you might have had when they should be focusing on the pics they see!)
Renaming them (or even leave no title!) will make it a little more professional. :0) |
Good point. Right now they are there mainly for my own organizational purposes and to be available for input from this forum. If I set up something specific on the web for viewing by potential clients, I will have the titles/names consistant.
Thanks for your input! I appreciate it. |
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11/01/2005 11:08:42 PM · #109 |
How is this design? Not sure if I want to use the pictures shown.
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11/02/2005 12:28:25 AM · #110 |
Judy - PM me with your photoreflect site and your website once it's active unless you are going to stick with your DPCPrints site or just the PhotoReflect site?
I like your card, Judy, except the website is incomplete - if it doesn't start with www, you should always include // for those who just don't know. I think your phone at the bottom is much too light as well. When you get these printed, it would be pretty hard to read on a small card. I like the picture - not sure about the border.
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Mandy, I like your card because it's simple and to the point. I'm going to be showing off some 2 sided cards too so we can compare them. I like the wave and like you, not sure about the pictures (the third one especially). It's nice, but doesn't fit the space that it's allotted with the wave.
M
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11/02/2005 12:34:20 AM · #111 |
Originally posted by mavrik: Judy - PM me with your photoreflect site and your website once it's active unless you are going to stick with your DPCPrints site or just the PhotoReflect site?
I like your card, Judy, except the website is incomplete - if it doesn't start with www, you should always include // for those who just don't know. I think your phone at the bottom is much too light as well. When you get these printed, it would be pretty hard to read on a small card. I like the picture - not sure about the border.
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Mandy, I like your card because it's simple and to the point. I'm going to be showing off some 2 sided cards too so we can compare them. I like the wave and like you, not sure about the pictures (the third one especially). It's nice, but doesn't fit the space that it's allotted with the wave.
M |
I just put brentwardphoto.com on my biz card...
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11/02/2005 12:48:41 AM · #112 |
I'm sure it can work either way - but I'm SURE there are people who will try to email you at pbase. lol
It depends on your clientele too. Educated, computer savvy people would obviously get it. Others not so much. :)
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11/02/2005 12:53:47 AM · #113 |
Originally posted by mavrik: I'm sure it can work either way - but I'm SURE there are people who will try to email you at pbase. lol
It depends on your clientele too. Educated, computer savvy people would obviously get it. Others not so much. :) |
I'm marketed to art directors, so I think they'll get it. Normal portrait customers, probably not.
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11/02/2005 02:01:10 AM · #114 |
A word of caution re: posting links to DPC prints when you're selling off-the-wall locally at 50 bucks or so ΓΆ€” most DPC prints prices I've seen are absurdly low, and you certainly don't want people thinking that's a "fair" price...
I sell unmatted, unframed 11x14ish images on 13x19 paper for $150... It's just not worth it to me tolkow-ball and go for vlume, as I do my own printing. I believe what I do is art, and I do limited, signed & numbered editions and price accordingly. There are other approaches, though...
R.
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11/02/2005 10:47:24 AM · #115 |
Originally posted by bear_music: A word of caution re: posting links to DPC prints when you're selling off-the-wall locally at 50 bucks or so ΓΆ€” most DPC prints prices I've seen are absurdly low, and you certainly don't want people thinking that's a "fair" price...
I sell unmatted, unframed 11x14ish images on 13x19 paper for $150... It's just not worth it to me tolkow-ball and go for vlume, as I do my own printing. I believe what I do is art, and I do limited, signed & numbered editions and price accordingly. There are other approaches, though...
R. |
Bear... I agree. DPC prints did a super job in printing out the pieces I've received from them. However, as of tomorrow my prints won't be for sale there because of the price factor. It's really hard to price myself "high" (in my opinion), and it won't be as high as yours....but then yours should be higher because you have much more experience. Making just a few dollars per print isn't worth it to me though. |
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11/02/2005 03:11:52 PM · #116 |
I am working at loading some photos into my portfolio at photoreflect. I decided to change things a bit and deleted the 10 or so photos I had already put in. When I went back to reload some of them, I noticed they were no longer in my original files in my computer! Does loading them into the Expressdigital program MOVE them from the original file location??? (Not leaving the original file intact where it was?)
This will be a big problem for me if that's the case. I hope I didn't lose those ten. Any help is appreciated here.
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11/02/2005 08:45:26 PM · #117 |
I have changed my mind again about prints. I want to take pictures and edit them and then be finished with the job. I don't want to mess with prints and all that bla bla bla. It is just too much for me at this point. So what I did was charged a $20 sitting fee. I showed the mother the 4x6 prints to pick from. She paid $10 per image. (even if it was the same picture just bw or diffuse glow added she paid another $10 for it) I made $220 from thisphoto shoot because she paid for 20 pictures and I was only out $12 for a cd to put them on and for the proofs. I didn't have to order ANY prints. Now I can move on to the next job (her boys).
fixed it!
Message edited by author 2005-11-02 23:22:20. |
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11/02/2005 10:47:50 PM · #118 |
Originally posted by mandyturner: I have changed my mind again about prints. I want to take pictures and edit them and then be finished with the job. I don't want to mess with prints and all that bla bla bla. It is just too much for me at this point. So what I did was charged a $20 sitting fee. I showed the mother the 4x6 prints to pick from. She paid $10 per image. (even if it was the same picture just bw or diffuse glow added she paid another $10 for it) I made $220 from this photo shoot because she paid for 20 pictures and I was only out $12 for a cd to put them on and for the proofs. I didn't have to order ANY prints. Now I can move on to the next job (her boys). |
hehe, you need to edit the "this" link. ;O)
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11/03/2005 09:25:40 AM · #119 |
Any help regarding my post from yesterday?? I'd really like to get those files back if I could. Has this happened to anyone else using photoreflect? |
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11/03/2005 06:57:03 PM · #120 |
I now have framed prints for sale at the local visitors center. One is front and center on the main wall, one is in the front display window (They will sell the prints of that one, not sell the actually display), and 2 more are hanging on the wall right above the rack with all the touristy brochures.
I held my ground when one lady asked me about what percent cut they would get from each sale. I have provided, free of charge, photos for their website, visitors brochure, and billboard. The center is relatively new (and VERY nice looking) and I just told them since we're both starting out, at this point it would be to help each other. They have plans to open a gift shop at the location in the future and I said that we would discuss a percentage cut at that time. I was ready to take the prints back home with me if they wanted a cut now.
The other gal in charge understood my stand and is the one I have worked with in the past. They agreed to no cut for them at the moment.
Now...My next question (actually two) and topic:
First of all...what about Photoreflect? I still have no answers about that. (the issue with the files)
Second...I want to design a new card and sort of a brand theme to tie together cards, price tags, brochures, web page and all that good stuff. It will all start with the name. My last name is somewhat of a challenge for some folks to pronounce. ("Po' shard" with a long "o") What is the general thought on a name? Should it be the photographer's name, or something else? I am also a local Realtor...would having my name recognized in two arenas hurt or help each one?
The only other name I've come up with that I somewhat like (not sold on it though) is "1,000 Words Photography"
So there's some goodies for you to stew on tonight. I'd appreciate any thoughts.
EDITED TO ADD: I forgot to add that I also have two family portrait sessions coming up (outside, since I don't have a studio). These were from showing my recent maternity portrait session pics.
Message edited by author 2005-11-03 19:19:24. |
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11/03/2005 08:00:44 PM · #121 |
I've been offline for the last 2 days because of a move - I'm back but it's going to take me a minute to catch up.
M
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11/03/2005 09:27:15 PM · #122 |
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11/03/2005 09:43:19 PM · #123 |
Originally posted by jpochard: I want to design a new card and sort of a brand theme to tie together cards, price tags, brochures, web page and all that good stuff. It will all start with the name. My last name is somewhat of a challenge for some folks to pronounce. ("Po' shard" with a long "o") What is the general thought on a name? Should it be the photographer's name, or something else? I am also a local Realtor...would having my name recognized in two arenas hurt or help each one? |
The next thing we're going to work on is tying your theme and colors together so I won't get much into that until I write my post on business cards.
About the name - you should definitely be thinking about what you want to call your new business. Some people use their names and think it's "professional" others use made up names and think it's better than having just your name - especially in case you grow and expand your operations.
We chose a fictitious name (Picture Infinity Studios) because nobody at all anywhere was using the name, it sounds like MORE than one studio, and the acronym PIS was just too much to pass up! I would almost bet someone somewhere is also using 1000 Words Photography which would mean you'd have to check on copyrights, trademarks for their business, not infringe ANYTHING they do because they did it before you, etc. I'd try and some up with something that's all you.
I'll do some thinking.
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11/03/2005 09:55:33 PM · #124 |
Thanks Matt. Also pm'd you and figured out the problem. |
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11/04/2005 07:06:43 PM · #125 |
Is "All American Photo" the lab you have used yourself, mavrik? If so, you are happy with their results? |
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