Posted by Andy Bate on October 10, 2007 at 12:31 PM
Hi all
Just found out today that a local reserve want me to display a series of images for a month, however, never done anything like this before so was just wondering about frames/mounts and which you would suggest. The display at the moment has framed photos but in all different types of frames and looks a bit mis match, i was therefor thinking about just putting the photos into mounts which would look a bit cleaner and more uniformed, what do you lot think???
Posted by Rob Howard on October 10, 2007 at 2:57 PM
Hi Andy,
I'm no expert but you can't go wrong with cream/ivory coloured mounts, not sure what size you are displaying at but my A4 prints have about 1-1,1/2 inch wide mount.
Not got a clue about frames sorry
Regards
Rob
Posted by Andy Bate on October 10, 2007 at 3:00 PM
cheers rob, i will we displaying at about 16x12, just thought frames might look a bit too much, thanks for your reply, keep up the good work!
Posted by Paul Ashton on October 10, 2007 at 3:06 PM
Purely from a commercial point of view if you're hoping to make some sales then I'd reckon they should be framed. For maximum impact all images in the same size and style of frame and all hung at one level.
i got some large images printed up onto photoboard and made the aperture in quark, then imported it back into photoshop to print. that will save you a whole lot of money on frames and if your printing guy knows his stuff the artboard will look superb. from a purely commercial point of view, you have to get back at least what you outlay on frames and printing cost to break even. if you cut that down you will stand more of a chance to make a profit. some times people don't buy a framed print as it doesnt match their decor, and wish to frame themselves.
hope this helps.
mark
Posted by Andy Bate on October 11, 2007 at 11:14 AM
thanks mark
Posted by Mark Sisson on October 11, 2007 at 1:13 PM
My working model for exhibitions, designed to keep costs down, look contemporary and at the same time look to optimise cash sales involves a combination of A2 and A3 sized prints drymounted onto 5mm thick foamboard. With the addition of a simple press-in metal hook on the back (available from most B&Q's) they are ready to hang - and a fraction of the cost of mounting/framing.
I then produce a summary sheet of all the images for viewers, with pricing details for mounted and mounted/framed prints at various sizes (all from a controlled limited edition print run incidentally), provide the venue with a working stock of mounted and bagged A4 sized prints only for "instant" sales, contacting them weekly to replenish stock, and taking orders either via them or direct for anyone requiring larger prints with mounts or anything that people want framing.
All in all this keeps costs to a minimum offers maximum flexibility to potential purchasers without having everything at the higher price of framed prints which can put some people off, and means I can ring the changes as I move venues to reflect new work and/or remove low or poor selling prints.
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7 repliesJust found out today that a local reserve want me to display a series of images for a month, however, never done anything like this before so was just wondering about frames/mounts and which you would suggest. The display at the moment has framed photos but in all different types of frames and looks a bit mis match, i was therefor thinking about just putting the photos into mounts which would look a bit cleaner and more uniformed, what do you lot think???
I'm no expert but you can't go wrong with cream/ivory coloured mounts, not sure what size you are displaying at but my A4 prints have about 1-1,1/2 inch wide mount.
Not got a clue about frames sorry
Regards
Rob
Phillip.
Ps link for frames http://www.fastframes.co.uk
i got some large images printed up onto photoboard and made the aperture in quark, then imported it back into photoshop to print. that will save you a whole lot of money on frames and if your printing guy knows his stuff the artboard will look superb. from a purely commercial point of view, you have to get back at least what you outlay on frames and printing cost to break even. if you cut that down you will stand more of a chance to make a profit. some times people don't buy a framed print as it doesnt match their decor, and wish to frame themselves.
hope this helps.
mark
I then produce a summary sheet of all the images for viewers, with pricing details for mounted and mounted/framed prints at various sizes (all from a controlled limited edition print run incidentally), provide the venue with a working stock of mounted and bagged A4 sized prints only for "instant" sales, contacting them weekly to replenish stock, and taking orders either via them or direct for anyone requiring larger prints with mounts or anything that people want framing.
All in all this keeps costs to a minimum offers maximum flexibility to potential purchasers without having everything at the higher price of framed prints which can put some people off, and means I can ring the changes as I move venues to reflect new work and/or remove low or poor selling prints.
Hope this helps - good luck!!
Good luck!!