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03/25/2008 02:14:52 PM · #1 |
I was wondering what kinds of ways you might present your photos to show people in person. I'm going to have a chance to show some of mine to a professional photographer, and I think I'll print 8x10s and use a 9x12 or 11x14 presentation binder like this.
Is it normally expected to include titles of photos, or let them be presented without text? I plan to have about 20 photos to show.
So, what have you done? |
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03/25/2008 03:03:39 PM · #2 |
I print using MPix, 9x12, with a 0.5 inch white border - so the person handling them feels less concerned about touching the actual image. I don't bind them because I've found, if people really care, they'll start spreading them out on a table. But I do keep them all in a presentable leather folder.
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03/25/2008 03:04:36 PM · #3 |
For me, I just print 8x12 so I don't crop..... I hate having to try and crop for 4:5 when it's just for me. But then... I printed a 10x10 recently and there is just something about a square crop sometimes :-)
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03/25/2008 03:34:35 PM · #4 |
I'd use a laptop with Aperture installed, create slideshows (and, possibly, burn these, wide-screen, to DVDs) and publish a book, all in less than an hour or two and without using a second application.
Message edited by author 2008-03-25 15:36:13. |
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03/25/2008 06:43:28 PM · #5 |
when I first started out I used a book like you've linked (see? hehe) but now I have a flush mount album and a few asuka books.
The slide show on a laptop is a great presentation but the one time I did it I felt like I was hiding behind it when I really wanted to be talking to the people instead. It seems so much more personal to go through a few books together and you can talk while they're going through them! :0)
Message edited by author 2008-03-25 18:44:05. |
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03/25/2008 10:57:25 PM · #6 |
Thanks for the replies, everyone! I think I need to re-think a bit. I do want actual prints, though (but I like the idea, Zeus).
As I don't make larger prints much, I'm glad I was reminded about the ratios. I'll probably go with 8x12s, and put 'em in a 11x14 book.
Oh yeah, do any of you bother with titling your shots? I've gotten somewhat used to it due to DPC, but I don't think it's really necessary. |
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03/26/2008 09:38:15 AM · #7 |
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03/27/2008 07:03:49 PM · #8 |
I dont add titles to individual images. I group them under a named theme.
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03/30/2008 12:25:14 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by dahved: Oh yeah, do any of you bother with titling your shots? I've gotten somewhat used to it due to DPC, but I don't think it's really necessary. |
Never on prints.... I know most believe you need a title but I never like the idea with prints... and yet for my web pages, I do :shrug: |
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03/30/2008 12:28:59 AM · #10 |
Digital Photo Frame with a slide show is another option.
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04/01/2008 03:31:38 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Brad: Digital Photo Frame with a slide show is another option. |
I had an inquiry about have a look at my prints, up until now, I have never printed anything other than for personal use (which has been a total of two photos). I was wondering what the client response would be to a digital photo frame? I want to look professional, but I am on a pretty tight budget, any ideas for maximizing the cost:professional ratio? |
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04/01/2008 05:02:58 PM · #12 |
Do you have or can you get a cheap old laptop instead of a frame? Put something over the keyboard... whack a frame around the screen with some screen saver s/ware to display the images. If you hit google there was a guy that cut down a laptop to fit into a photo frame.
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04/01/2008 05:38:36 PM · #13 |
for any portfolio showing I have gone to, print is still preferable over digital, though you should be able to leave a website or digital copy of your portfolio behind. If you are going to invest in good money, go with lost luggage portfolio equipment! |
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