Gadget’s Airstream Chronicles

It’s been a hectic couple of weeks here.  If you’ve been reading along you already know that.  Fortunately I think it will calm down shortly.

After work I went directly to Ian’s Gallery last night.  We had some custom prints that needed to be addressed, and I had questions for Ian.  Nailing prices down, framing costs, etc.  Glad to say we had the time to figure everything out and I’ve got a handle on what’s going on with my photos.  Ah, an easy moment. 

In total, 9 of my prints were sold.  Half were custom requests.  According to Ian that’s not a bad start for a first timer in a gallery.  I’m thinking it was a good start too.

We set out to only offer 1 limited edition print.  You might remember the Courthouse photo taken at night.  That was the initial limited edition.  1 of 100 was sold Saturday (glad you like it Dan).  2 of 100 should be up in the gallery today.

Due to several requests we ended up selling 3 limited edition prints.  The Courthouse, the Firehouse Plaza, and my favorite Tree.  All three are 1 of 100.  The Courthouse will remain an 8×10 print, the other two are 8×12’s.  8×12’s are the size I prefer due to the format I shoot in.

So, here’s the rundown on limited edition framed and signed prints that I’ll be selling (in case you’re interested). 

• 8×12 Limited Edition Framed & Signed:  100 of each of these will be sold.  $125 each.
• 12×18 Limited Edition Framed & Signed:  100 of each of these will be sold.  $250 each.
• 20×30 Limited Edition Framed & Signed:  50 of each of these will be sold.  $500 each.

I’ll continue doing 5×7’s as well.  They’ll be signed and framed, but not a numbered series.  Those run $50 each, and that works well.  Folks really liked them. 

In addition to framed stuff I’ll be selling just the prints as well.  If you want a poster print to do with as you like, you can get one!  :)  Frame it how you see fit…..  Here’s the breakdown on those, just as an FYI.

• 5×7 Print - $20
• 8×12 Print - $50
• 12×18 Print - $100
• 16×24 Print - $150
• 20×30 Print - $225

Well, there’s all the information of how we’ve nailed it down.  Prices can change down the road due to demand, inflation, change in commodity prices, or hyper-inflation.  :)  I think all the issues listed there are highly probable, don’t you??? 

So, now I’m done announcing the “business” stuff.  And now that it’s settled I’m feeling pretty good about it.  Want to know some of the fun stuff now???

I placed an order to MPix.com the other day for the custom prints.  I can’t print larger than 8.5×11 here as I’ve got a small portable printer (it totally rocks).  Since I was ordering a few 8×12’s I decided to try out some additional sizes.  I did a 12×18 and a 20×30 of my Tree print.  All the prints came in yesterday (overnighted), and I’m beyond thrilled with MPix.  So glad Scott Kelby mentioned them on his blog.  I’ll be using them for everything now.

Ian and I opened the giant box from MPix and I tried to figure out why the box was so big.  I forgot that I’d requested a 20×30.  Thought the 12×18 was it, along with the other smaller ones.  So it was a nice surprise to see the super large format shot.  I had it printed on their Kodak Metallic Paper just for giggles.  All I can say is WOW!

We both stared at the large print for a while.  Ian asked what I intended to do with it.  I really didn’t have a plan, I’d just wanted to see the result.  Seeing the result he insisted we frame both the 12×18 and 20×30.  He also told me I need more wall space, and a gallery eventually.  That’s way down the road and not on my radar screen, but it was a nice compliment!

Ian also said one more interesting thing that I thought was a joke last week.  Looking at the large format Tree he said, “This is why you can’t photograph any of the spots I’ve painted.  You’ll outsell me.”  Now, Ian has amazing paintings.  Really they’re just too cool.  I don’t think I’d outsell him.  But looking at the large format print on the metallic paper…….guess I won’t get to shoot the same canyons he’s painted! 

I wish I could share the final results of the prints, but I really can’t.  You’ve got to see the print on the metallic paper.  If you think the shots are neat on the web site you’ll be floored by the actual prints!

Oh, and I kept an 8×12 for myself on the metallic paper.  It’s way to cool.  Guess I’ll stick it up on a wall in the Airstream soon!

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