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    How to Price an Album

    in Business of Photography

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    What is a reasonable markup for a wedding album featuring 15 8x10 prints? I

    haven't decided on the album quality yet but expect it might be within the range

    of $50-$100 (something fairly reasonable is all I've decided on for now). I

    usually do not do actual albums but photo books and realize there's more

    involved in creating an album with it's inserts, mounting prints, etc. I'm just

    trying to ballpark it for now. What would you recommend for a price to charge

    the client?

     

    Thanks in advance for your response(s).

    Changing a background completely in Photoshop 4

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

    Posted

    Has anyone ever tried this alternative:

     

    1. Copy image to new layer.

    2. Go to Image > Adjustments > Curves

    ...and then move the top or bottom to your desired background color (white or black)

    3. Use your eraser to outline and completely erase any blowouts on your object, leaving the background at its new color

    4. Flatten image so that the object remains in its original state but now the background has changed.

     

    This method seems almost easier than the lasso tool -- but is it as effective/good? Other thoughts.

    Buying a studio kit off ebay? cheaper brands vs bowen kit for a d200. $1000-1500 difference but is there anytihng to be wary of?

    in Lighting Equipment

    Steve Kaeser's studio flash kits

    in Lighting Equipment

    Posted

    I've bought his background and backdrop kits and just purchased a "cool light" product lighting kit, which I plan to start experimenting with this weekend. Good products, fast shipping (from CA to FL, where I live), very responsive. Good Ebay seller. In fact, I've spent almost $2K on Ebay the last 60 days purchasing a variety of products from his company as well as fellow ebay seller amvona -- also an excellent company to deal with. After purchasing directly from other sellers like B&H and Adorama, I find my experiences on ebay just as good and actually prefer ebay now for my photog equipment.

    Comparing Photo Book Publishing Services

    in Education & Resource

    Posted

    I'm referring to the single run kind, not mass publishing (yet). Eventually I would like to publish a photo book of my works but not ready for that yet. In the meantime, I'm seeking the best bang for my buck for custom photo books I create for individual customers with the most imporant factor being high quality printing. I've seen a mix of reviews (e.g, Lulu's photo print quality being poor, etc.) for various services and wish to find one and stick with it for a while. I'm seeking recommendations from anyone who has used the above services.

    Comparing Photo Book Publishing Services

    in Education & Resource

    Posted

    I am trying to determine a publisher of my photo books for my portfolio as well

    as my clients. Has anyone compared or used the following publishers? Which is

    best? Do you design photo books for clients and if so, what is the average fee

    for such a service and product? Any ideas, thoughts, feedback is appreciated.

     

    <p>

    <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly</a><br>

    <a href="http://fastbackbooks.com/">Fastback Creative Books</a><br>

    <a href="http://www.digifilmlabs.com/products_breezkit.php">Digifilm Labs</a>

    <a href="http://www.viovio.com/">VioVio</a><br>

    <a

    href="http://www.print-and-share.com/photo-books/index.php?sid=new4-photo-book-phr">Print

    and Share</a><br>

    <a href="http://www.qoop.com/">Qoop</a><br>

    <a href="http://www.my100books.com/">100 Books Publishing</a><br>

    <a href="http://www2.xlibris.com/pb_pubservices/">Xlibris</a><br>

    <a href="http://www.albumprintersoftware.com/">Album Printer Software</a><br>

    <a href="http://www.printmyphotobook.com/index.php?page=STATIC_HOME">Print My

    Photobook</a><br>

    <a href="http://www.picaboo.com/?gclid=CIaSl_HZ1IUCFRINNAoddzF9KA">Picaboo</a><br>

    <a href="http://www.mypublisher.com">MyPublisher</a><br>

    <a href="http://www.visionartbook.com/">Vision Art Book</a><br>

     

    <p>

    Any additional publishers to consider?

    Have I Covered ALL of the Bases?

    in Business of Photography

    Posted

    I just (re)launched my web site with the intent of finally moving forward with

    my passion for photography, art/design, and software as an actual business.

    Because my business, though completely "creative," has several facets, I hope

    I've integrated them well here:

    <p>

    <a href="http://www.debwire.com">http://www.debwire.com</a>

    <p>

    Please provide any feedback about anything relating to how I am presenting my

    business via my site. I have included a category for my designs and imprinted

    products, a category for my software (coming soon) and one for my photography

    (including a gallery of samples and services purchased through a shopping cart).

    Prints and novelty products will be sold separately. Additionally, I've also

    created .PDF files for my prospective and current clients to download (my

    pricing sheet, releases, etc.). I am also prepared with other forms such as

    reprint rights/license forms (for more commercial endeavors) and a wedding

    agreement. I've even created an online appointment scheduler indicating my

    availability.

    <p>

    Whew. I'm tired. ;-)

    <p>

    Have I missed anything? Is it too much? I believe in providing as much

    information to the prospective/current customer up front as possible.

    <p>

    Feedback is appreciated.

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