My first "showing" (maybe) - advice and help!!??!!

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I don't really have anything to add, but think that a commission for the store is appropriate if any prints are sold. Like Steve says, if someone sees it, they can buy it right then - keeps it easy for potential customers.

Congrads - I'm interested to see how it works out. Are you showing all color or any b&w? Different sizes and how are you framing them?

[stew]

Thanks guys for your input so far. I need to digest Steve's reply more, then I will probably have some more questions....

Thank you!

[stew]

I don't really have anything to add, but think that a commission for the store is appropriate if any prints are sold. Like Steve says, if someone sees it, they can buy it right then - keeps it easy for potential customers.

Congrads - I'm interested to see how it works out. Are you showing all color or any b&w? Different sizes and how are you framing them?

Thanks! At this point, I think I will show between 6-8 photos because my "portfolio" is very small so far (I just started photography in recent months). I think most (2/3 or so) will be B&W, the rest color. I know for certain some of the ones I want to include, but have some question marks about others. I may ask the generous contributors to this forum for some opinions, before I meet with the owner next week.

As for size, the Mass Ave Bridge will be a 16x20. The large size fits the subject best, after looking at both the 16x20 and 8x10. All of my others are 8x10's so far, but I will be giving thought to which sizes will best represent each photo (either 5x7, 8x10, or 16x20). I will have to make my decisions soon. I plan to spend some time wandering around galleries this weekend, to get ideas for sizing, and framing/mounting, etc. Also pricing.

It's exciting!

I still don't have the confirmation from the owner of course, but I am hopeful.

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Thanks! At this point, I think I will show between 6-8 photos because my "portfolio" is very small so far (I just started photography in recent months). I think most (2/3 or so) will be B&W, the rest color. I know for certain some of the ones I want to include, but have some question marks about others. I may ask the generous contributors to this forum for some opinions, before I meet with the owner next week.

I'd go for strong shots that all maybe work together in some way, some sort of theme. I wouldn't put anything that was a question mark - just strong shots that show your best work. Feel free to post them here or in critique, sometimes another set of eyes helps. Gerry Widen posted something recently about a show he has coming up.

Matting, mounting and framing can get expensive, especially when you're talking about several prints. I don't think that it would be a problem to show prints that you've framed if you choose to do so. Photo John turned me on to this place for frames: http://www.americanframe.com/ Buy the glass locally at a glass shop and have the shop cut the mat boards. Or maybe the shop could give you a discount for framing that many prints - my wife who is an interior designer gets a discount at a store in the area because of the amount of business she does with them. Like you said, it's a great experience - best of luck.

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All,

I appreciate all the responses I've received so far on this post! It has been stated many times on this site before by others, but it bears repeating that this is a fantastic, positive forum to be a part of.

My initial idea is to propose 6-8 photos for display. I think that should fill up one of his walls (15-20' in length, standard height). I know of 3 that I will propose for sure (all of which have been posted on the Critique forum at one time or another, the Mass Avenue Bridge and the Mens Suit in Window, and one from the recent Bicycle Series). I have a number of others that I'm considering for the other slots. I have decided on a city theme, which is a natural one for me at this point. I have attached some of the ones that have made my short list. I would appreciate any and all feedback on if them!

Thanks in advance,
Stew

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