Proof sheet printing question...

10/25/2008 10:46:19 PM · #1

Hey guys, I know I've been away for a while but I need your expertise.

The guy I shot today wants proof sheets of all of the pics I look. I figured I'd just contact sheet 'em up in PS and print 'em through Smugmug, but it seems at $2 per sheet, the 23 pages of shots (and he wants two copies, too) are going to be quite expensive. Anyone know a place that'll do proof sheets cheaper? What sort of quality is expected on these, and what kind of stock? Would it be advisable to just do 'em at home on my printer, or would the cost of the ink/photo paper put me back in the same place?

I guess, a primer on proof sheets would be nice :D

I love you guys, and I'll probably be participating in more challenges soon...

10/25/2008 11:00:22 PM · #2

Bump--please?

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

10/25/2008 11:15:29 PM · #3

That's a lot of shots. I hope that you will be paid for the proof sheets as an extra. Try Costco if you are going to make 8 X 10 contact sheets.

10/25/2008 11:17:31 PM · #4

I got paid $50 extra for it, which I figured would be ample. But at $2 per sheet, it's not going to be enough for Smugmug prices...What does Costco charge?

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

10/25/2008 11:48:54 PM · #5

I don't know what Costco charges because I live about 30 miles from the nearest one, but several of my friends have told me that they have good service, and the prices are best there. You will have to register to find out I guess.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/25/2008 11:52:43 PM · #6

Thanks for the tip. They're about 40 cents cheaper than smugmug, so that'll help at least...

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/25/2008 11:53:06 PM · #7

Costco charges $1.49 for an 8x10 or 8x12 print, and $2.99 for a 12x18.

Purple_Girl

Canon EOS-1100D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

10/25/2008 11:57:14 PM · #8

You could always up your prices if all else fails.

TCGuru

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/26/2008 10:18:16 AM · #9

I print proofs with MPIX.

I usually give a bound proof book but ONLY if the customer asks for it and pays for it themselves.

You stated he paid you $50.00... that is probably enough for one with MPIX but not two.

I don't know where you could get them done cheaper (without loss of quality) than that.

Prof_Fate

10/26/2008 11:00:58 PM · #10

pro labs offer press printed proof books - like $1.15 for a 10x13 page (including template - you drag and drop and it does the rest) spiral binding runs $4 or so. You can do any number on a page.

Or try a press book - some of the paperback books from mypublisher are cheap, or labs offer them now too.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/26/2008 11:17:56 PM · #11

Thanks for all the help, guys. I think I'll be able to work something out now :D

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

10/26/2008 11:29:23 PM · #12

Originally posted by zackdezon:

How many images do you have on each page?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/26/2008 11:58:51 PM · #13

You know, I make "proof sheets" of all my photos by "printing" each folder of images to an Adobe PDF -- why not give the customer electronic proofs instead of paper?