Ever put your photos on display?????? Have anybody put your photos in frame and display them in a store or what not I work 2 days a week for a pizza place I was thinking of putting...

dllphoto Loc: Pa.

Have anybody put your photos in frame and display them in a store or what not I work 2 days a week for a pizza place I was thinking of putting them for sale and on display there, any one ever did that???any comments be helpful.Thanks
Dennis

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

dllphoto wrote:

Have anybody put your photos in frame and display them in a store or what not I work 2 days a week for a pizza place I was thinking of putting them for sale and on display there, any one ever did that???any comments be helpful.Thanks
Dennis

I've displayed mine at both a local library and community college. On several occasions judging has taken place. Most times I've been appalled at the obvious bias of the judges!! :lol: :lol:

2Dragons Loc: The Back of Beyond

Over the years I've bought 2 paintings from 2 different restaurants that had revolving artwork on display from various local artists. Great idea if the owner/management will let you do it. There is also a hallway in the local medical center that displays, each month, a different local artist's work; oils, acrylics, water colors, pastels, photography, weavings, and the prices are posted on a separate list and payable at the gift shop.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I saved this from a few weeks ago into my watched topics to come back and read. It may apply to your question (or may not ...) http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-314476-1.html

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

LFingar wrote:

I've displayed mine at both a local library and community college. On several occasions judging has taken place. Most times I've been appalled at the obvious bias of the judges!! :lol: :lol:

I helped a Granddaughter with a photo she entered in a County Fair. It caught her puppy in full flight with all four legs stretched and horizontal. There was a mirror image shadow on the beach sand beneath him.

The judges ended up showing a strong bias for only technical issues. The winners all were full frame shots in perfect focus on immovable objects. Bad lighting on rocks and trees in perfect focus from old photographers with expensive equipment won the day!

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

dllphoto wrote:

Have anybody put your photos in frame and display them in a store or what not I work 2 days a week for a pizza place I was thinking of putting them for sale and on display there, any one ever did that???any comments be helpful.Thanks
Dennis

Any exposure is good exposure, especially when it's free. BUT, framing up is not only a LOT of work if you do it yourself, but the expense REALLY goes up if you have it done, especially if they are large.
What doesn't sell, if any, you'll have a lot of nice framed stuff to put on your walls!! Good luck. ;-)
SS

PS, is your stuff sellable? Does your work routinely win awards? That's what sells!!

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

SharpShooter wrote:

....BUT, framing up is not only a LOT of work if you do it yourself, but the expense REALLY goes up if you have it done, especially if they are large. ....

If you have an IKEA anywhere near, shop their frames. They are not art gallery level quality. They are presentable, easy to put a photo in, have the mat, have glass and are very inexpensive.

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

Make your prints ready to sell. Look at a 20-30% cut for the outlet. Eat there when you go to change the pictures and use that place for your business meetings. Its called a relationship so keep working on it. Art sells so look at canvas prints too. Try Xmas cards or even bookmarks. Keep in mind seasonal changes. If you get a reputation for good rates and constant turnover then the owner may give you recommendations to other local outlets.

Good luck

boomboom Loc: Stow, Ohio

I recently was asked to put a group of photos in a church craft show. I hesitated because I had never displayed my work before. Over the years I have accumulated many framed photos of mine and matted photos. For what ever reason I can't say, I guess I just seeing them in 8x10 size. All of mine are nature shots and from my local county. I had very good response and sold about 30 pictures. I sold them reasonably and people seemed to enjoy looking through them. I was afraid I wouldn't make my money back that I paid for the booth, but much to my surprise I made a substantial amount. I also enjoyed talking to the people about the story behind each shot. I say go for it and see what happens.

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

I sell primarily through art festivals, but have put a few pieces in local businesses from time to time. It is a strategy that many photographers just beginning to sell their work will try. Sometimes it does result in a few sales, but it is important to keep in mind that you are trying to sell art in a venue where the clientele is not there looking to buy art. You are really hoping for the impulse buy. Often you just end up providing free decoration for the business. Not to say you shouldn't try it since you have the opportunity, but keep your expectations realistic.

pkricker Loc: Woodstock, NY, USA

Where I am the frame shops will cut mats for a couple of dollars apiece if you supply the material and mark the cuts. You can probably get a local woodworker to make simple frames for relatively little.

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

dllphoto wrote:

Have anybody put your photos in frame and display them in a store or what not I work 2 days a week for a pizza place I was thinking of putting them for sale and on display there, any one ever did that???any comments be helpful.Thanks
Dennis

My reponse is in the thread linked by CHG Canon. I'm still displaying adn selling, got a call a couple of days ago from someone who wants me to do other photography work beyond the prints, so it is a good little contact point.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

A simple method I have used - although it doesn't protect the prints - is to have them enlarged and mounted on 1/2" gatorboard. This is a very hard but light board that doesn't warp. I then glue some 1" x 1/2" wood strips to the back and connect a wire between them to hang it with. This makes them stand out from the wall in a dramatic way. I have used Nations Photo Lab for the enlarging and mounting services and have been very pleased with the results.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

I had mine in a furniture store, took two boxes of framed work there, they picked what they wanted to display and sell, and took 20% of sale price. Once they had them, I didn't have to do anything, they sent me paperwork and checks monthly. Worked out well!

artwrkz Loc: Easley SC

bsprague wrote:

If you have an IKEA anywhere near, shop their frames. They are not art gallery level quality. They are presentable, easy to put a photo in, have the mat, have glass and are very inexpensive.

If selling your photographs, don't compromise on the frame. Check out framedestination.com. You can find they offer real wood frames with glass and mats as well.