Posts for: CaptainC
Sep 22, 2019 22:18:46 #
Make your own choice. Then live with the advantages and limitations of your choice. That is how we learn.
Jul 12, 2019 17:12:05 #
jayw wrote:
Curious, is this your prime source of income? If it is and you do assignments, I understand your pricing. Selling photos isn't a main source of income for me.
But, thanks for you thoughts.
But, thanks for you thoughts.
Yes, for me it is a business and I did not mean to suggest that my $4 cost I sell for $85 is what you should do. Just meant that a 3x markup has nothing to do with reality.
Jul 12, 2019 16:28:36 #
alliebess wrote:
I don't know if this applies to photographs, but I was told the rule for pricing handicrafts was to charge three times the cost of the materials.
Jeez, I hope not. An 8x10 costs me less than $4. It sells for $85. At $12, I'd go out of business in no time. Art/crafts has zip to do with cost of materials and everything to do with how good it is and how much people will pay. I am thinking of going to $99 for that 8x10.
Now, for a friend I would certainly do it for less, but the 3X markup as a guide is close to paying the customer for buying from you.
Jun 28, 2019 17:48:14 #
TonyP wrote:
Thanks for your comment on my advice CaptainC. br... (show quote)
OK, But friends who have no photographic training are unqualified and will praise mediocre work to make the friend feel good.
I see it all the time. If it works for you, fine, but I still think it is the wrong approach. Get critique from people who actually KNOW what they are talking about. Friends and family are not it.
Jun 27, 2019 20:05:17 #
I will say that showing your work to friends for their assessment is a horrible idea. They are friends, not qualified to evaluate photography and they (probably) like you. They will lie to you. Their JOB is to make you feel good.
Join an organization like PPA (professional Photographers of America) and ask THOSE members to evaluate/critique your work. They are not bashful and their culture is to deliver honest, constructive critique. That is what I did and it improved my work beyond my expectations. Not overnight, but over a few years. I thought I was pretty good until I met people who really WERE good.
Just an observation: More studios are closing than opening. You have to be VERY good as the competition is very skilled...usually.
Join an organization like PPA (professional Photographers of America) and ask THOSE members to evaluate/critique your work. They are not bashful and their culture is to deliver honest, constructive critique. That is what I did and it improved my work beyond my expectations. Not overnight, but over a few years. I thought I was pretty good until I met people who really WERE good.
Just an observation: More studios are closing than opening. You have to be VERY good as the competition is very skilled...usually.
Mar 16, 2019 19:11:12 #
Superb image. This is a case where the centered "bull's eye" composition along with the almost-perfect symmetry of the subject works perfectly. Maintaining detail in the red AND the white dress is not easy and very well done. Outstanding!
Feb 25, 2019 11:03:30 #
This is outstanding. It is too bad we do not see more eye color, but the reason is 100% understandable and not much you can do about it. A very minor nit in any case.
Feb 24, 2019 20:50:54 #
IMO, there is not a "one medium fits all." Some images look great on canvas, sports portraits tend to look fantastic on metal, more formal portraits lend themselves to something like Epson Exhibition Fibre or Ilford Gold Fiber Silk. Some of the fine art mat papers are superb for portraits or even landscapes. Today's papers with today's pigment inks will outlast you and your grandkids.
Feb 16, 2019 16:21:55 #
I had an issue with the signal dropping often and I talked to the folks at Tether Tools and they give me the best advice—at least for a laptop: Not all ports are supplied with enough power. If you find the signal dropping often, try another port. I changed sides on my Mac Pro and that problem stopped. Of course using high-quality cables from Tether Tools is a good idea. I think the new USB-C ports all have enough juice.
Jan 26, 2019 21:24:30 #
I REALLY second the Joseph Zeltzman series. I have been through the whole set of lessons and still go back and review it on occasion.
Jan 14, 2019 11:24:25 #
I think your wants and restrictions are mutually exclusive. You want a large format printer that is inexpensive and small.
The Epson P800 will do 16x20, but it is not cheap ($1200) and it is neither small nor light. Going to 20x24 will get even more expensive and larger/heavier. Offerings from Canon or HP I would think are going to be similar.
Of course maybe your definition of "arm and leg" means $1200 is OK. The P800 is an outstanding printer.
The Epson P800 will do 16x20, but it is not cheap ($1200) and it is neither small nor light. Going to 20x24 will get even more expensive and larger/heavier. Offerings from Canon or HP I would think are going to be similar.
Of course maybe your definition of "arm and leg" means $1200 is OK. The P800 is an outstanding printer.
Jan 6, 2019 17:53:52 #
I think this was a cool experiment. I do agree with E.L's removal of the holes as they added nothing and were distracting. Maybe a LOT of holes would have been artistic!
Jan 6, 2019 17:04:55 #
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
http://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/d7mz4m/who-owns-tattoos
A series of court cases over the copyright of tattoos.
A series of court cases over the copyright of tattoos.
Well...actually reading the article it is clear the issue is about the USE of the images, not the photography. Personal use or editorial use...no problem.
Dec 27, 2018 12:48:58 #
I process everything as PSD or TIFF, but when I print, I covert to JPG at quality 11 or 12. I guarantee you will not see a difference. Keeping the file as high-bit for processing/retouching is important, but converting to jpg to print will preserve everything.
Dec 23, 2018 21:55:06 #