DISPLAYING PRINTS
Recently I walked into a clients home and was greeted by the sight of beautiful wall displays on the main and second levels. Many of the photos were my work (that I printed for her) mixed with photos by other photographers. This particular client loves photos and loves to decorate her home with her favorite images of her sweet family. I have many clients like this and nothing excites me more than to work with them. Interior design and home decor have always been a passion of mine. When you marry that with beautiful photographs... ah, heaven!
Now, you may be thinking, "why should I order prints through you versus getting the images on a disc and printing them at Target or Costco?" Everyone has a different point of view on this but here are five reasons why I encourage my clients to order prints through me.
1. I use the best professional labs in the industry that maintain very high standards for color consistency & professional quality archival prints.
2. Before an image goes to the printer I crop (if necessary), retouch the skin, sharpen and make sure the color and tonality is what it should be.
3. I put the same care into the actual print as I do the capturing and creating of the image.
4. I save you time by doing the work of ordering the print for you. Plus, this is my expertise, it's part of what you get when you invest in me as your professional photographer.
5. The best reason of all? Your prints arrive in beautiful packaging, it's like opening a gift!
DIGITAL FILES
Because everyone wants to have a copy of their photos to email, use in social media and to store on their computer, I frequently get this question, "are the digital files included?" That's a great question and my response is this. With every print order you get 1) a high quality (300 dpi) digital copy of every print you buy, and 2) a digital copy of every image from your gallery (sized perfectly for your screen at 72 dpi). I do this to ensure that the prints you order are the very best quality they can be and because I want you to have a copy of the images you purchased for archival purposes (for example, if you lose the print over time or it gets damaged). Plus, the 72 dpi files make it super easy for you to upload to your computer, post on Facebook and even email to Grandma! I've created what I hope is the best of both worlds, high quality prints AND the digital files for my clients.
I don't say this enough but I am so grateful for all my past, current and future clients. I know that my clients could hire anyone to take their portraits. It means so much when they choose me to be their photographer and capture their memories. It means they're trusting that I will deliver stunning portraits and amazing customer service from start to finish.
So... what are your favorite ways to display your prints? Table-top frames? Canvas wraps? Framed prints in serendipitous groupings on the wall? What kind of frames do you like? Gold, silver, black, white? Clean & simple frames or ornate & bold? I want to know! Leave a comment below & share your thoughts.
One lucky winner will receive a copy of Design*Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney! It's a must-have style manual that was published just last month. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, October 25. Winner will be announced on Wednesday the 26th. Don't miss out!
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Comment #3 - Ashley Brooke
Congratulations Ashley!!! I'll be emailing you shortly. Enjoy the book!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 4:11PM 
