JP/Avery Loc: Australia

Iv been asked to display some of my photos in a gallery to sell but problem is iv never showed before.the question im asking is what is the best size prints to display and sell.should i frame them or give them the option?And how much should one ask.Australian dollar. :shock:

EstherP

I'm too far away to give you a factual answer and your potential clients probably won't like to have to pay Canadian dollars....
Best advice I can give you is to find out what others in your area are charging. I don't know if even the size of Australia may make a difference in pricing, Melbourne could be quite different from Perth, which could be different again from Darwin.
Not really help at all, but this will give you a start to find out.

As to the size: Ask the gallery what size they would like to display, whether or not they want the photos matted, and if so, how wide should the mats be.
EstherP

peddent

Size would depend on what you are going for. I like a general size of at least 11x14. But then is it matted? You can get away with a smaller print in a matted frame. Also how well is the picture looking "blown up" if it is a little soft (out of focus), cropped a lot or high ISO where you are seeing grain/noise keep it smaller. As far as price 3 times your cost will cover overhead and give you some profit. As you become better known then the sky is the limit :) By the way have you tried any metallic prints? They "seem" to pop more for me. Either way best of luck.

coolhoosier Loc: Dover, NH, USA

If (and that's a big "if") it was me, I'd start with the way images are displayed at a large number of competitions in the US: 16 x 20 (or 20 x 16) maximum size; smaller images can be mounted and matted inside the 16 x 20 area. 16 x 20 is a good size for wall hanging, but can be scaled up to 32 x 40 or larger, and can be reduced to 4 x 5 or 8 x 10 for desk top display.

As far as charging, I'd start at print preparation cost plus 10%

JP/Avery Loc: Australia

thanks ppl iv gone for different sizes and canvas to see what sells.your imput was a great help :thumbup:

marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL

If you're doing a gallery, bigger prints cause more ooh's and ahh's because they're bigger than life. Viewers look up and outward at your large print, not stand hunched at the shoulders with their reading glasses on to examine details. Find out what sizes are allowed at the gallery and go big - at least 16X20 and even larger if you can afford it.

One very successful portrait photographer I read about said his home office and example gallery only has 20X24 and larger matted and framed example prints (up to 36X54) of his work on the walls because it creates an aura of confidence in himself that people are struck by immediately upon entering. He is able to shamelessly charge much higher prices (that customers immediately agree to) than his competitors who do work that is just as good but they only display with a portfolio on a table and a few smaller wall-mounted prints.

Even at the Olan Mills U.S.-based chain of portrait studios, you will find huge prints of families and children on the walls of the sales offices that draw your attention and fuel your imagination.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

The bigger the better.

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

The larger the better, need to catch the eye

Dont sell cheap, start high then there is room for negotiating