Comments on: The Price of Prints: Part 4: Advice From Expert Printers http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/ Daily discussion of photography business issues & photography websites. Marketing and sales tips for smart photographers, plus a dose of inspiration from the PhotoShelter team. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:01:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: arturino http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-62650 arturino Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:12:56 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-62650 Marko, who do you use? We are looking for a reliable printing partner for all our fine-art prints, canvas prints, framing, and shipping fulfillment ( USA & International ). I visited your site and feel that you may be able to fill this role. Our Paper Requirements ( which you seem to meet ) - sizes 8"x10"-->large format +/- 36" x 36" - archival pigment prints - advanced digital dry& stable inks - natural white, matte, ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag - shipping of products should have our branding. - ideally has an API for easy ordering. Our Shipping Requirements - Same or Next Day please contact artur at design2dev com Marko, who do you use?

We are looking for a reliable printing partner for all our fine-art prints, canvas prints, framing,
and shipping fulfillment ( USA & International ).

I visited your site and feel that you may be able to fill this role.

Our Paper Requirements ( which you seem to meet )
- sizes 8″x10″–>large format +/- 36″ x 36″
- archival pigment prints
- advanced digital dry& stable inks
- natural white, matte, ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag
- shipping of products should have our branding.
- ideally has an API for easy ordering.

Our Shipping Requirements
- Same or Next Day

please contact artur at design2dev com

]]> By: Marko http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-18679 Marko Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:55:05 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-18679 I have always used a master printer for my Fine Art prints. Just to listen to their discussions about papers, profiles, inks, the lighting that the print will be viewed under, the effects of all these things on subtle color shifts, etc. Fine Art printing is a lot more than running a sheet of paper out of a box though a prosumer printer and I can tell you it’s above my head. I just read a private forum discussion with a few master printers discussing black and white printing and the information and detail would make your head spin. Trust me, when you present to a gallery or exhibition, they will know. Also be prepared to pay between $30 for a small print to $150 or more for larger sizes or “exhibition” / museum grade prints. (That’s your cost from the printer, not what you will retail them for.) I have always used a master printer for my Fine Art prints. Just to listen to their discussions about papers, profiles, inks, the lighting that the print will be viewed under, the effects of all these things on subtle color shifts, etc. Fine Art printing is a lot more than running a sheet of paper out of a box though a prosumer printer and I can tell you it’s above my head. I just read a private forum discussion with a few master printers discussing black and white printing and the information and detail would make your head spin. Trust me, when you present to a gallery or exhibition, they will know. Also be prepared to pay between $30 for a small print to $150 or more for larger sizes or “exhibition” / museum grade prints. (That’s your cost from the printer, not what you will retail them for.)

]]> By: Joe - from Minneapolis http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-18678 Joe - from Minneapolis Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:40:23 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-18678 I agree local gets gallery sales. One thing should be noted for 'increasing print sales' and that is that sometimes, it might be better to NOT make the sale but retain a better relationship with the client... allowing for referrals in the future. It really depends on how you sell and where your true profit center is. I agree local gets gallery sales. One thing should be noted for ‘increasing print sales’ and that is that sometimes, it might be better to NOT make the sale but retain a better relationship with the client… allowing for referrals in the future. It really depends on how you sell and where your true profit center is.

]]> By: Hagai Nativ http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-18677 Hagai Nativ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:07:20 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-18677 Thanks. What is the difference, when you talk about fine art print, between inkjet epson 9900 or other high quality printer or plotter, to your print process. How can one identify fine art print vendor or product? Hagai. Thanks. What is the difference, when you talk about fine art print, between inkjet epson 9900 or other high quality printer or plotter, to your print process. How can one identify fine art print vendor or product? Hagai.

]]> By: Jeff Colburn http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-18676 Jeff Colburn Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:15:19 +0000 http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-price-of-prints-part-4-advice-from-expert-prin/#comment-18676 Good advice, thanks. One thing I would add. I sell my work through a local gallery, and people are more likely to buy a print if it shows some local scenery. Locals love it because they live there, and tourists love it as a reminder of their trip. The gallery is in Jerome, Arizona, and I regularly sell prints of Jerome, the Grand Canyon, Prescott and other local places. Have Fun, Jeff Good advice, thanks. One thing I would add. I sell my work through a local gallery, and people are more likely to buy a print if it shows some local scenery. Locals love it because they live there, and tourists love it as a reminder of their trip. The gallery is in Jerome, Arizona, and I regularly sell prints of Jerome, the Grand Canyon, Prescott and other local places. Have Fun, Jeff

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