Sandy Vongries Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I have shot portraits of each actor for the local theater group for several years and they have decided that they would like to have them in an album which would be available in the lobby at all plays for theatre goers. They contribute all proceeds over costs to a charity. I do their photos and prints as a contribution, and will likely buy the album for them on the same basis. So, 8x10 pages, large capacity -- I have done 60 or 70 portraits over the last several years, (the process will continue) durable, and reasonably attractive. Suggestions? On a different note, they also want a few Family Group shots this time. I have done the portraits inside using the stage lighting (Actors at Work Gallery) and they have been well received. Considering doing the family shots outdoors just to differentiate. Would use basic fill flash / reflectors as needed, Late August afternoon. Plan to shoot RAW in this case. Gives me a chance to do something I haven't done in years, flip side, I know the lights inside, an easier course of action. Though I don't get paid, customer satisfaction is the key. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Vongries Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 No input? I am not taking work from some paid local photog, since the theatre group wants as much profit for the charity as possible, and would not pay someone even rural Montana going rates Obviously, I searched on the 'net for the book - found a 100 page with inserts that will work. Just looking for the benefit of experience. In re: the second question, mostly just doubts on something I haven't done for a looong time. Just have to Shakespeare and "Screw my courage to the sticking point." It'll all work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelchadwickphotography Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Most of the printing companies out there have options for such books. I would look first at Bay Photo, Millers, MPixPro. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethe_fisher Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 If they want to sell the album, I'd definitely look at working with mpix, millers, or blurb. I know they all probably get cheaper for each the more you buy, but I don't know what kind of budget you're thinking. To get the lower price, you'd have to get all of them at once, though. I don't really know what other options are out there, but wedding photographers may know of other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Vongries Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 If they want to sell the album, They are thinking about display right now, but you have a great idea, which I'll pass along. They might be able to sell some -- albums or photos. I didn't think of that. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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