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Hey dudes, I’m starting my own photography business from home in the near future hopefully, I’m trying to get as much help and information as I can, I want my pictures to look as proffessional as possible, I would like to frame the pictures myself also, (I don’t know if this is the norm or what) but I haven’t a bog as to what the best quality paper and frames would be to make my pictures look more proffessional, does anyone there know what frames and what type of paper most proffessional studio photographers would use for clients or for mounting pictures in their own lobby/waiting area, I appreciate any help I can get, thank you
I can’t help you on the framing side of things and I really am not trying to be smart but one of the most unprofessional things that I see on websites is poor spelling and grammar. It turns me away immediately and makes a site look very childish and amateur. Seriously. I’d get that right first before worrying about anything else as you’ll drive customers away.
Proffessional is spelt professional.
Hi Eoin and welcome to PI.
You will get plenty of advice and help here.
I’m not implying that you are looking for one but there is no shortcut to
being professional at anything.I would suggest that you join your local camera club.
The members will have a mix of skills and there may be a few professionals amongst
the members.I see from your profile that you are in Waterford. There is an excellent camera club
in Waterford.
http://www.waterfordcameraclub.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.plCheers and good luck.
John.
The whole framing side of photogrpahy is not to be taken lightly. Framing is a skill, an art and trade, to be learnt over years. I get my photo’s framed by a pro framer. I’d suggest sticking to and learning photography first, if it’s going to be business, then that business will keep you busy with photography alone, never mind framing as well.
Also, just buying the framing equipment, jigs etc… will set you back 6-8,000euro.
Contract the framing like Brian said i am a skilled cabinet maker and i still dont do my own framing, its a very skilled job that should be left to experienced framers.
As for the media (paper) type, you just need to research what suits your needs and budget best. Talk to your local trade supplier and they can also advise you.
Sounds like you need to sit down and do some product development, find out who your customers will be and who your going to target and develop a product to suit there needs and wants. Once you have done that you can test market the product and then fine tune it from there.I hope thats of some help, best of luck.
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