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02/03/2006 10:14:37 PM · #1

Hi All,

I received the best news in quite a while today - 9 of my photos will go on display at my own exhibition (for 2 weeks) at the graduate student union building at he university where I study!!! Wow, I can't believe this, I am so happy...
...but also so scared...and I have so many questions, I'd really, really appreciate some help and advice...

First off, I need to make a bio and a flyer to publicize the event. On the bio/flyer I'll put on my website details. I've only just made my website, and haven't had any constructive comments about it yet, so I'd be so grateful for anyone willing to take a look - //www.davecorney.com and give comments.

Secondly, what is the usual routine at opening nights of exhibitions if it is just one artist (I hate calling myself that word!)? The most silly questions are flooding my brain - what do I wear (a suit?), do I have to make speeches?

One last question (for now!) - I need to think of a title for my show. The pics which will be on display are at my gallery here: //www.davecorney.com/BRB_photo_exhibition/index.html , if you would like to help me think of a title (please do!). I was thinking of something along the lines of Nature photography, until I noticed 2 pics which aren't nature.

Please help - any words of wisdom from those who have "been there, done that"!! Anything obvious that I shouldn't forget? I don't want to blow this opportunity!

Dave

Bear_Music

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02/03/2006 10:43:06 PM · #2

How do you usually dress? I've exhibited a number of times and a blazer without a tie worked fine for me. My normal dress code is chinos and a knit shirt, so that was one step upscale. It really shouldn't be an issue.

I never had to give a speech.

No ready title comes to mind for that grab-bag of images. Nor do you need one, really. "David Corney â�� A Wandering Eye" perhaps? LOL

Congrats on your exhibition-to-be; are you at Cornell?

Robt.

Nikolai1024

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02/03/2006 10:48:27 PM · #3

Nice photos! They deserve to be displayed. Just relax and enjoy YOUR moment.

Nick

Canadian_eh

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02/03/2006 11:06:25 PM · #4

Awsome! yah, I'd calm down a bit and just go with it. Have a good time, and take advantage of the publicity, lol.

02/04/2006 07:51:38 AM · #5

Thanks for the replies, I'm starting to calm down a little now ;-).

Bear - Hmm, I'm really not too sure about that title, I think that people might get the wrong idea, lol. But yes, I'm a Cornell grad student, 1st year toxicology. I just wish I had more free time to enjoy the surroundings!

Any comments on the website or a title?
Dave

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02/04/2006 08:00:32 AM · #6

Originally posted by davidx76:

But yes, I'm a Cornell grad student, 1st year toxicology. I just wish I had more free time to enjoy the surroundings!

So do some of the rest of us--stood us up to "work in the lab"---hrmmmph.

Originally posted by davidx76:

Any comments on the website or a title?

I'll get back to you on that.
Love the last image of the class change! Would like to see more of that kind.

Artifacts

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02/04/2006 08:19:10 AM · #7

Originally posted by davidx76:

Web site suggestions...
1-Bag the hi-low entry question to enter, assume Hi. If it is pictures viewers with only low resolution won't be able to appreciate it properly anyway. Most people are hi-res anyway.
2-Add some space above the beggining of the text in the "About" window and fill out the rest of the text.
3-If you can, add a header to your picture pages identifying who you are. There is space available for it. Or make the images larger to use all the screen space.

Your site is simple and to the point. That is good. The main screen is fine.

What to wear depends on the venue. Some places might be black tie, others prefer torn jeans. As an "artist" you will be tolerated no matter what you wear, so wear what feels good. :)

Receptions can be formal or casual. You invite a bunch of your friends to brag and show off your work to then invite other artist "friends" to make them jealous. The venue invites who they want. You stand around telling stories about how you captured the photograph and blush when people notice the quality of your work. You smile and say nice things back when the uninformed make innocuous comments. That is about it. :)

My advice: Have fun with it!

Title suggestion: Camera Captures

02/04/2006 09:07:31 AM · #8

Originally posted by KaDi:

Originally posted by davidx76:
But yes, I'm a Cornell grad student, 1st year toxicology. I just wish I had more free time to enjoy the surroundings!

So do some of the rest of us--stood us up to "work in the lab"---hrmmmph.

Originally posted by davidx76:

Any comments on the website or a title?

I'll get back to you on that.
Love the last image of the class change! Would like to see more of that kind.

Yes, I know - sorry about missing that outing! Actually, in work again now, but snowboarding this afternoon (don't mention the fact there sin't any snow!!)

02/04/2006 09:09:49 AM · #9

Originally posted by stdavidson:

Camera Captures is a great idea! That might be the one I"m looking for.

Thanks also for the comments on the website, I'll make a few changes tonight. I was trying for ages to get my name on the actual photo gallery pages, but just couldn't figure it out. I'll try again!

Dave

02/04/2006 09:21:49 AM · #10

Originally posted by davidx76:

Yes, I know - sorry about missing that outing! Actually, in work again now, but snowboarding this afternoon (don't mention the fact there sin't any snow!!)

Ummm...David, have you noticed there isn't any snow? =p

About the web site (in addition to stdavidson's remarks with which I whole heartedly agree)...I think the back navigation needs to be clear and evident--once someone views a group of pics they're left at the end with no way back to the home page (except the browser's back button--but one wouldn't think that one click would do it and it does)....The links page takes the viewer out of your site, I would mention it on the page...also, the page is black and the linked-to sites are much brighter--quite a shock after gazing at your images for awhile to be launched into a bright world (don't know what you could do about it that wouldn't ruin the scheme of your site, though)...generally a nice, clean site.
Rules of thumb: make sure your viewers always know where they are (like stdavidson said, banners at the top), make sure your viewers can find their way around and get back to where they started in case they get lost.
Also, I know you want people to be able to contact you, but are you sure you want your phone # "out there"?

What to wear: You have some very good advice in this thread. Be yourself.

What title: I can only think of some really bad ones that play on your name...we don't need to go there.

Relax! Enjoy! Congratulations on your exhibition!

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02/05/2006 12:47:35 PM · #11

Would you mind giving me comments on the flyer I've just designed? It has to be B&W. Here it is:

Cheers
Dave

cpanaioti

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02/05/2006 12:51:19 PM · #12

Just a thought, I would remove the word digital from the poster. Let the viewers decide whether they like the images based on the presentation rather than the medium used to capture them.

Message edited by author 2006-02-05 12:51:45.

02/05/2006 04:25:26 PM · #13

Bump - anymore comments on title/website/flyer?

02/05/2006 04:32:34 PM · #14

A couple of thoughts on the flier--(aka what I would do)
Lose the quotes around "An extraordinary...." since you're not attributing the quote. Add a period to the sentece. Center the lines of the paragraphy.

Free Entry - Refreshments
Currently it reads "If you bring light refreshments, we'll let you in for free"

At the Big Red Barn
Until April 5th

"On show" is redundant.
We west-of-the-Atlantic folk put the day after the month.

Otherwise, it's fine. Clean and easy to read.

02/05/2006 04:38:35 PM · #15

Originally posted by KaDi:

Thank you! Do you think you'll be able to come along? I suppose it's quite a long drive.

Oh, I also realised I didn't put the time on the poster - its 5 - 7pm.
Dave

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02/05/2006 04:51:09 PM · #16

Originally posted by davidx76:

Thank you! Do you think you'll be able to come along? I suppose it's quite a long drive.

Oh, I also realised I didn't put the time on the poster - its 5 - 7pm.
Dave

It's only an hour drive. I do work until 4:30...but still there's a chance. I'd love to be there!

I had another thought, why not put a small portrait on the flier--a little fame for the face. You might be surprised how many people will recognize you and come.

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

02/05/2006 05:01:42 PM · #17

Originally posted by KaDi:

I had another thought, why not put a small portrait on the flier--a little fame for the face. You might be surprised how many people will recognize you and come.

Good idea. Try that.

Nick

jemison

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02/05/2006 05:13:47 PM · #18

Originally posted by davidx76:

Bump - anymore comments on title/website/flyer?

flyer - I'd get rid of the clipart camera and put in an image from the show.

robs

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02/05/2006 05:28:46 PM · #19

Originally posted by davidx76:

Why "digital" - Does it matter?

02/05/2006 07:07:52 PM · #20

Ok, here are 3 more:

Any preferences? Personally, I don't like portraits of myself.

02/05/2006 07:25:42 PM · #21

Originally posted by davidx76:

Ok, here are 3 more:

Any preferences? Personally, I don't like portraits of myself.

Number 1--perfectly fine portrait. (Gosh, you even look like an honest bloke in that one!)
But do fix that second date--it's still "April 5th" this side of the pond.

By the way, how many photos are you exhibiting?

I forgot, we also don't say "free entry." We say "free admission." (And no, I don't know why--someone was probably trying to make some 18th century event sound fancy and decided to charge "admission")

Oh, and another thing--if you're producing this flier in MS Word, you can right click on the image and change the alignment in regard to text--set it so it's "in front of" text and you'll be able to float it around a bit more freely.

Message edited by author 2006-02-05 19:29:49.